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Electrical System
6.13 Electrical System Maintenance
DC Electrical System Maintenance
At least once a year, spray all exposed electrical
components behind the helm, in the stern bilge
area and in the plugs with a protector. Remov-
able light xture bulbs should be removed and
the metal contact areas coated with a non-water
soluble lubricant like Teon or Silicone grease.
The sockets should be sprayed with a protector.
Care must be taken not to get any oil or grease
on the glass portion of the bulbs as this will cause
the bulb to overheat and burn out.
Notice:
Most LED light xtures are sealed and not
serviceable.
WHEN REPLACING LIGHT BULBS IN MARINE LIGHT
FIXTURES, ALWAYS USE A BULB WITH THE SAME RATING AS
THE ORIGINAL. USING A DIFFERENT BULB COULD CAUSE
THE FIXTURE TO OVERHEAT AND MELT OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
Check all below deck wiring to be sure it is properly
supported, that the insulation is in good condition
and that there are no loose or corroded terminals.
Corroded terminals should be thoroughly cleaned
with sandpaper or replaced, tightened securely
and sprayed with a metal and electrical protector.
Inspect all engine wiring.
Your boat is equipped with batteries that were
supplied by your dealer. The batteries are sealed,
AGM type batteries that do not require electrolyte
inspection or service.
Keep all 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 on all batteries 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 cor-
rosion. 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 currents are drawn, as for
starting the engine.
NEVER USE WET CELL BATTERIES. THE BATTERY
COMPARTMENT BELOW THE HELM SEATS IS NOT
DESIGNED FOR WET CELL BATTERIES. WET CELL
BATTERIES WILL EMIT DANGEROUS HYDROGEN GAS INTO
THE COMPARTMENT DURING CHARGING THAT COULD
ACCUMULATE AND EXPLODE CAUSING SEVERE INJURY
TO PASSENGERS AND DAMAGE TO THE BOAT.
AC Electrical System Maintenance
Periodically inspect all wiring for nicks, chang,
brittleness, improper support, etc. Examine the
battery charger power cable closely for cracks in
the insulation and corrosion in electrical connec-
tors. Spraying receptacles and electrical connec-
tions with an electrical contact cleaner or a metal
and electrical protector will reduce corrosion and
improve electrical continuity.
Inspect all wiring for proper support, sound insula-
tion and tight terminals.
The entire AC circuitry, especially the battery
charger power cable, should be seasonally tested
for proper continuity by an experienced electri-
cian. 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.
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