{"product_id":"bep-marine-701-contour-battery-master-switch-on-off-275a-continuous-rating","title":"BEP Marine 701 Contour Battery Master Switch, On\/Off, 275A Continuous Rating","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe BEP Marine 701 Contour Battery Master Switch is an On\/Off master disconnect switch built for boats that need a single, reliable way to isolate the battery. It is molded from high-strength, fiber reinforced plastic engineered for excellent high-temperature performance and resistance to chemicals, so it holds up in engine bays and other harsh marine environments. The switch uses BEP's patented Contour Locking System, which lets it operate as a stand-alone unit or lock together side by side with other Contour switches for a clean, integrated battery management panel. The control knob accepts interchangeable labels for different applications and can be removed entirely by turning it to a counter-clockwise 45 degree position, letting an installer lock out the switch during service. Three removable side panels give access for cables up to 1\/0 gauge, and a rear cover insulates the rear terminals to prevent short circuits. Installation is flexible: the BEP 701 can be surface mounted or recess mounted by cutting a 2.1 inch hole. Tin-plated copper studs and nuts resist corrosion, and the switch is ignition protected. With this combination of features the BEP 701 is designed to meet ABYC requirements for battery disconnect switches, making it a straightforward upgrade or replacement for a boat's single-bank battery isolation switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e BEP Marine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 701\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e On\/Off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Battery Banks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 275 A DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntermittent Rating (5 min):\u003c\/strong\u003e 455 A DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrank Rating (10 sec):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1250 A DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStud Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 3\/8 inch \/ 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable to Meet Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/0 AWG \/ 95 mm2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.75 inches L x 2.75 inches W x 3 inches H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Hole Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-strength, fiber reinforced plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngress Protection Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e cUL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIgnition Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ignition protected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 870216000015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the BEP 701 battery switch do?\u003c\/strong\u003e The BEP 701 Contour Battery Master Switch is an On\/Off disconnect switch that isolates a single battery bank from the boat's electrical system, letting the operator cut power completely for storage, service, or safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many battery banks does the BEP 701 handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e The BEP 701 is rated for 1 battery bank with simple On\/Off operation, unlike selector-style switches that manage two banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the continuous amperage rating of this switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e 275 A DC continuous, with an intermittent rating of 455 A DC for 5 minutes and a cranking rating of 1250 A DC for 10 seconds, all at 48 V DC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size mounting hole does the BEP 701 need?\u003c\/strong\u003e It requires a 2.1 inch mounting hole for recess mounting, or it can be surface mounted instead, using overall dimensions of 2.75 inches L x 2.75 inches W x 3 inches H.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the BEP 701 made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is constructed of high-strength, fiber reinforced plastic chosen for excellent high-temperature performance and resistance to chemicals in the engine bay environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cable size does the BEP 701 support?\u003c\/strong\u003e The switch accepts cable up to 1\/0 gauge through its removable side panels and is rated to meet 3\/0 AWG (95 mm2) cable for full amperage capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the BEP 701 ABYC 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