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Electrical System
Your boat is equipped with batteries that are in-
stalled by your dealer. Some marine batteries are
maintenance free with cells that are sealed and
do not require inspection or service. Standard
marine batteries are the wet cell type that are not
maintenance free. They will require the following
inspection and service.
Check the electrolyte level in the batteries regu-
larly and add distilled water as necessary. If the
batteries are frequently charged by the automatic
battery charger, the electrolyte level will have to
be checked more often. The correct uid level in
the cells is usually approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch
above the plates. If uid is needed, ll to the
proper level with distilled water. Do not over ll
and only use distilled water!
Keep the battery tops clean and dry. Dirt and
water can conduct electricity from one post to the
other causing the battery to discharge.
The battery posts should be kept free of corrosion.
Remove the cables and clean the posts and cable
clamps with a battery post cleaner or sandpaper
as required. Coating the battery posts and cable
clamps with Teon or Silicone grease will protect
them and reduce corrosion. Battery cables, both
hot and ground, must be replaced when they show
signs of corrosion or fraying. Deteriorated cables
cause a considerable voltage loss when high cur-
rents are drawn, as for starting the engines.
NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE bATTERY STORAGE AREA.
AVOID STRIkING SPARkS NEAR THE bATTERY. A bATTERY
CAN ExPLODE IF A FLAME OR SPARk IGNITES THE HYDROGEN
GAS THE bATTERY EMITS WHILE bEING CHARGED.
AC Electrical System Maintenance
Periodically inspect all wiring for nicks, chang,
brittleness, improper support, etc. Examine the
shore power cord closely for cracks in the insula-
tion and corrosion in electrical connectors. Spray-
ing receptacles and electrical connections with an
electrical contact cleaner or a metal and electrical
protector will reduce corrosion and improve elec-
trical continuity.
Inspect all wiring for proper support, sound insula-
tion and tight terminals.
The entire AC circuitry, especially the shore power
cord, should be seasonally tested for proper con-
tinuity by an experienced electrician. This will
detect any shorts, open wires or ground faults.
CORROSION ALLOWED TO bUILD ON THE ELECTRICAL
CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE A POOR CONNECTION
RESULTING IN SHORTS, GROUND FAULTS OR POOR GROUND
CONNECTIONS. ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS SHOULD bE
CHECkED AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND CLEANED AS REQUIRED.
DO NOT ALLOW CORROSION TO bUILD ON CONNECTIONS.
THE AC AND DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ALWAYS SHOULD
bE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE bEFORE
INSPECTING OR SERVICING THE SYSTEM. NEVER SERVICE
ANY COMPONENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHILE IT IS
ENERGIZED.
275/295 Center Console
System Compartment and Batteries
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