Section 11
11-6
During extended periods of non-use, batteries will self-discharge and should be
recharged. Before recharging, disconnect the battery terminals and remove the
battery from your boat. Recharge the battery according to the directions enclosed
with your battery and battery charger. When installing the battery in your boat,
make sure the battery is secured in the battery box, the terminals are tight and all
protective covers are in place. WARNING! Hydrogen gases produced by a
lead-acid battery while it is charging, or the engine is running, can cause an
explosion and/or a fire.
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
Never exceed the recommended fuse sizes or bypass a fuse in a circuit. Always
install the proper (type and rating) fuses whenever replacing or changing fuses.
Continuous fuse/breaker failures indicate a severe problem and require immediate
attention. WARNING! Installing an incorrect fuse or breaker can cause a fire.
Some applications use circuit breaker switches to provide individual circuit
protection with the ability to manually reset the breaker switch.
To reset a tripped circuit breaker, position the breaker switch to OFF. Identify and
correct any problems with the circuit and unplug all loads connected to it. Wait a
minimum of one minute for the breaker switch to cool and then push the breaker
switch to ON. Turn the breaker switch to OFF immediately if it trips, and consult
qualified personnel.
To replace a fuse, locate the fuse block and the failed fuse. Carefully remove the
fuse without touching other fuses or wires. When possible, use a fuse
removal/installation tool. WARNING! Never reset a breaker that has been
automatically tripped, or replace a burned out fuse, without first identifying
and correcting the cause of the problem. A fire could result. NOTICE: A
boat's electrical system is designed to protect you from electrocution, short
circuits and overloads. Have a qualified electrician perform any modifications to
the system, such as adding electrical accessories. Some installed accessories,
such as stereos, have an additional fuse located in-line with the positive lead.
Other accessories may use in-line fuses near the battery.
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