Spennustjórnunartöflu BLUE SEA Contura vatnsheld 12 V DC - 4 raðir

The panel is made of 5052-H32 aluminum alloy with a thickness of 2.54 mm (0.100”).

The overall dimensions of the panel are 133.40 mm x 95.30 mm (5-1/4” x 3-3/4”). Its depth is 69.90 mm (2-3/4”).

Yes, this panel is specifically designed to withstand common water exposures in above-deck applications, including salt spray, rain, pressure washing, and momentary immersion.

The fuse holders accept AGC (fast-acting) and MDL (slow-acting) glass fuses sized 3.175 cm x 0.635 cm (1-1/4” x 1/4”). 15-amp AGC fuses are supplied and pre-installed.

Each switch and fuse holder has a maximum current rating of 20 amperes for a 12-volt system and 15 amperes for a 24-volt system.

The maximum cumulative current for the entire distribution panel is 45 amperes.

Yes, the panel is designed to operate with 12 or 24 V DC systems.

Yes, each switch is equipped with an integrated LED indicator. These LEDs are designed for a lifespan of 100,000 hours (at half-life) and allow you to view the circuit status.

Yes, 60 basic labels are provided to let you identify and customize the panel’s different circuits.

The panel features a chemical treatment compliant with military specification C-5541C and a two-part graphite textured polyurethane finish, ensuring durability against marine conditions.

Before any installation, it is imperative to disconnect the main positive cable from all batteries and unplug the AC power cord from the boat. This eliminates the risk of a short circuit during installation and the risk of electrocution from the AC wiring.

Yes, the panel must not be installed in explosive environments, such as gasoline engine compartments or battery compartments, as the switches are not protected against ignition of vapors.

A sealing gasket is included and must be positioned between the panel and the mounting surface. It is essential to firmly screw the panel to ensure adequate watertightness if the front face is exposed to water.

The positive power feed wire should be sized for the panel’s full output, which is 45 amperes. In most cases, this will require at least an 8 AWG wire for a 3-meter (10-foot) circuit length between the panel and batteries in 12-volt systems, targeting a 3% voltage drop.

Use a 16 AWG wire to connect the LED negative power wire (usually yellow) to the DC negative bus of your system.

The appropriate wire size for each branch circuit must be determined by calculating the circuit’s maximum sustained amperage and its length. It is recommended to aim for a 3% voltage drop for safety-critical loads (such as navigation lights, bilge blowers, electronics) and 10% for non-critical loads (such as cabin lights or bait pumps).

Any Blue Sea Systems product that a customer is not satisfied with can be returned for a refund or replacement at any time.

Mounting hole centers for panel 8262 are 112.30 mm x 74.20 mm (4-13/32” x 2-29/32”).