Table of Contents:

Overview

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Electrical

Electrical - Table of Contents

Introduction

General

Manufacturer Requirements

Typical Wiring Diagrams

Figures & Tables

Appendix

Fuel Systems

Ventilation

Safe Loading

Flotation

Downloads

Electrical Systems

Appendix - References and Resources

The following standards are referenced in this regulation:

IEEE 45 “Electric Installations on Shipboard”. Applies to section 183.435.
SAE J378 “Marine Engine Wiring”. Within SAE J378, reference is made to ASTM D573, “Test for Rubber Deterioration in an Air Oven”. Applies to section 183.420.
SAE J1127 “Battery Cable". Applies to 183.430.
SAE J1128 “Low Tension Primary Cable". Applies to section 183.440.

The following standards are referenced in this compliance guideline:

SAE J1171 “External Ignition Protection of Marine Electrical Devices”. Applies to section 183.410.
SAE J1191 “High Tension Cable Assemblies”. Applies to section 183.440.
UL 1426 “Cables for Boats”.
UL 1500 “Standard Test Procedure for Ignition Protection”.

SAE standards are available from the Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096, (412) 776-4841.

UL (Underwriter Laboratories) standards are available from COMM 2000, Inc., 1414 Brook Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60515, (888) 853-3503.

U.S. Coast Guard regulations are available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Washington, DC 20402-9328.

Ieee45 standards are available from Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers:
1828 L. Street, N.W. Suite 1202, Washington D.C. 20036. Or call 1-800-678-4333.

NFPA standards for the “NEC”(National Electrical Code) are available from the National Fire Protection Association.
Battery March Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269. Or call 1-800-344-3555

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