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BASIC
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS
All major boat circuits are protected from shorting and overload by resettable circuit breakers. If a
problem develops with one of the circuits, switch OFF the circuit and wait about one (1) minute. Then push
the appropriate breaker button fully to reset the circuit. If the circuit continues to trip, there is a problem
somewhere in the system. Take your boat to an authorized Axis dealer to locate and safely correct the issue.
If a circuit breaker continues to trip, do not hold the breaker
in position to activate the electrical circuit. See an authorized
Axis dealer immediately to locate and correct the issue before
operating the boat.
The circuit breaker panel is located beneath the instrument panel. Circuit breakers are preferrable in
most instances because they are resettable, unlike fuses that require replacement.
Because of the electrical requirements to make the Axis boat an enjoyable experience, all models are
equipped with two (2) batteries. The batteries are located beneath the observer seat in all models. The
battery ON-OFF switch is located on a panel also beneath the observer seat. It will be easily visible on the
panel adjacent to the walk-thru wall.
There are four markings on the knob:
• OFF
• 1
• 1 + 2
• 2
OFF means that all power to the battery is shut down. The
battery will not be able to re-charge while in the OFF position.
This is the appropriate setting for periods of inactivity with
the boat, unless the boat is in the water. When the boat
remains in the water, it will be necessary for the bilge pumps
to periodically and automatically pump out residual water in
the bilge system. This is to prevent swamping of the boat and
potential sinking. Bear in mind that in order for the system to
work, it will drain the battery, and eventually cause the battery
to run out of charge. Therefore, under these circumstances,
the boat should be started and the engine run for a sufficient time to allow the voltmeter reading to
return to the desired range above at least 13.5 volts. How often and how long the engine should be run to
recharge the battery will vary depending on the type, brand and age of the batteries. The boat owner should
frequently recharge the battery until determining the approximate time period in which the battery retains
sufficient charge to operate the bilge system, and also to start the engine.
If the battery has insufficient charge, use only a battery charger to recharge the battery, or remove
the battery and take it to an authorized Axis dealer or auto parts store that has the appropriate facilities
to safely recharge the battery.
If the boat is out of the water and/or in storage, OFF is the setting for the battery switch.
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BATTERIES