What it is and why choose it
The Osculati HEAVY DUTY MARINE BATTERY DISCONNECT is an ignition-protected battery switch specifically designed for recreational craft. Certified under EU Directive 2013/53/EU for recreational boats and equipped with CE marking, it offers a reliable way to isolate or cut off battery power in demanding marine environments such as engine compartments and fuel tank areas.
Thanks to its dedicated EU type examination certificate issued by RINA Services S.p.A., this disconnect switch is suitable for installations where compliance with the latest marine safety standards is essential.
Main features
- Ignition-protected design: Classified as an ignition-protected component for safe use in engine and fuel tank compartments of pleasure boats.
- EU type examined: Certified according to EU Directive 2013/53/EU for recreational craft and related components.
- Compliance with EN ISO 8846:2017: The product is marked in accordance with Chapter 7 of this standard, covering ignition protection for marine engine and fuel compartments.
- CE-marked component: Manufactured with conformity assessment that allows the CE mark to be affixed, ensuring traceable quality and safety.
- Heavy-duty marine construction: Designed for demanding marine service as a robust battery disconnection solution.
- Certified Osculati quality: Developed by Osculati & C. Forniture Nautiche S.p.A., a specialized nautical equipment manufacturer.
Technical specifications
- Product type: Ignition-protected battery disconnect switch for marine applications.
- Models covered by the certificate: Osculati Art. 14.385.00 and Art. 14.386.03.
- Certification: EU Type Examination Certificate No. DIP008320Y2/002.
- Applicable directive: Directive 2013/53/EU for recreational craft and their components.
- Applicable standard: EN ISO 8846:2017 (ignition protection in engine and fuel compartments).
- Marking: CE marking and product marking as per Chapter 7 of EN ISO 8846:2017.
- Certified by: RINA Services S.p.A. (Notified Body No. 0474).
Applications and use cases
- Engine compartments of pleasure boats: Designed for installation in the engine room where ignition-protected components are mandatory.
- Fuel tank compartments: Suitable for spaces near fuel tanks on recreational craft, where certified ignition protection is required.
- Battery isolation for safety and maintenance: Allows the battery circuit to be disconnected when the boat is not in use or during service operations.
- Compliance-focused refits: Ideal for upgrading existing installations that need to meet current EU recreational craft safety requirements.
FAQ
- Is this battery disconnect ignition protected?
- Yes. It is certified as an ignition-protected component for use in engine and fuel tank compartments of pleasure boats according to EN ISO 8846:2017.
- For what type of boats is it intended?
- It is intended for recreational craft and pleasure boats falling under EU Directive 2013/53/EU.
- Does the product carry the CE marking?
- Yes. The certified conformity allows the manufacturer to affix the CE marking, as required by the directive.
- Which Osculati article numbers are covered by the certificate?
- The EU type examination certificate applies to Osculati Art. 14.385.00 and Art. 14.386.03.
- Can it be installed inside the engine compartment?
- Yes. The field of application explicitly includes the engine compartment of pleasure boats, provided installation follows marine standards and good practice.
- Is it suitable near fuel tanks?
- Yes. It is approved for use in fuel tank compartments of recreational craft where ignition-protected components are required.
- Who issued the certification?
- The EU type examination certificate was issued by RINA Services S.p.A., a notified body for marine equipment.
- Does this certificate replace a previous one?
- Yes. The current certificate updates a previous certificate identified as DIP46198.
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