This is the main DC distributuion diagram from the batteries up to the main disconnects, for both house and chassis. The house disconnects are manual, as we don't expect to use them ever, except in emergencies or for maintenance purposes. The chassis disconnects are Intellitec latching solenoids, controlled from a switch in the cockpit. We'll switch off the chassis batteries anytime we are parked for more than a week or so. The PathMaker is a device that automatically connects the house batteries to the main engine alternator when it is running and the chassis system has come up to a specific voltage level. It also has a driver command switch that forces a connection for the purpose of "jump-starting" the chassis battery system. The two Vanner equalizers allow us to draw 12 volts off the center tap of the 24-volt system without harming the batteries.

This is the main DC distributuion diagram from the batteries up to the main disconnects, for both house and chassis. The house disconnects are manual, as we don't expect to use them ever, except in emergencies or for maintenance purposes. The chassis disconnects are Intellitec latching solenoids, controlled from a switch in the cockpit. We'll switch off the chassis batteries anytime we are parked for more than a week or so. The PathMaker is a device that automatically connects the house batteries to the main engine alternator when it is running and the chassis system has come up to a specific voltage level. It also has a driver command switch that forces a connection for the purpose of "jump-starting" the chassis battery system. The two Vanner equalizers allow us to draw 12 volts off the center tap of the 24-volt system without harming the batteries.