ARCO Marine BI-1602 Battery Isolator - 160A - 1 Alternator, 2 Battery [BI-1602]

The Arco Marine BI-1602 is a great inboard/outboard battery isolator. It can manage 1 alternator, 2 batteries, with a maximum of 160A. It's rated for 10 - 350 - amp alternators on 12, 24, or 32 - volt negative ground systems. Key features include: It can handle 1 alternator, 2 batteries up to 160A. It's a solid - state device that only allows current to flow in one direction. This means you can connect the alternator directly to two batteries without worrying about one battery discharging into another. Both batteries get charged automatically according to their needs when the engine runs. When used with selector switches, you don't need to change the switch position to charge both batteries. The isolator proportionally distributes the charging current to the batteries, regardless of the switch position. Note: It can't be used on 12 - volt charging systems with 24 - volt trolling motors or newer outboard engines with rectifier - regulator charging systems. This product can't be returned to the original purchase point. Contact the manufacturer for any issues.

Using the Arco Marine BI - 1602 battery isolator is straightforward. First, make sure your system has a 12, 24, or 32 - volt negative ground and the alternator is between 10 - 350 amps. Connect the alternator and two batteries to the isolator. When the engine runs, the isolator will automatically charge both batteries based on their needs. You don't have to adjust the selector switch position if you're using one. Remember, you can't use this isolator on 12 - volt charging systems with 24 - volt trolling motors or newer outboard engines with rectifier - regulator charging systems. If you have any problems, don't return it to the place you bought it from. Instead, contact the manufacturer. For maintenance, keep the isolator clean and check the connections regularly to ensure they're tight and corrosion - free.