Baja Islander 242, Owner'S Manual

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242 Islander
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Protective terminal covers, such as rubber boots
on electrical connections, must be in place when
engine is operating or when working in the engine
compartment.
Jumper cables are not ignition-protected. DO nOT
UsE jumper cables in the engine compartment. The
engine compartment may accumulate dangerous
explosive gasoline fumes/vapors and hydrogen gas
from batteries being charged. a spark produced
when connecting a jumper cable can cause an
explosion.
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f
uses
If you need to replace a fuse or breaker, use only
the same amperage as the original, and one that
is rated for marine use. It is recommended that
you carry spare fuses.
If a fuse or breaker is replaced with one of lower
amperage, it will be insufficient to carry the electrical
load of the equipment it is connected to and will
cause nuisance fuse failure or breaker tripping.
If a breaker or fuse is replaced with a breaker or
fuse of higher amperage, it will not provide adequate
protection against an electrical malfunction and will
create a fire hazard.
The fuses are color coded according to the
amperage and the rating is also marked on each
fuse.
D. f
use
p
anel
your boat has an illuminated waterproof electronic
switch pad to control lights, bilge pump and other
accessories. The switch pad is connected to
the fuse panel located under the dash. The fuse
panel uses automotive type fuses to protect these
accessories.
REPlaCE Only WITh a fUsE Of ThE saME
aMPERagE. The amperage is marked on the side
of the fuse.
2. e
lecTrolYTic
c
orrosion
& z
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Electrolytic corrosion of metals on power boats
can result in rapid and serious deterioration of
metal parts. you must set a regular schedule and
look for the possibility of electrolytic corrosion
(the deterioration of metals due to dissimilar
characteristics when placed in salt water). It is
your responsibility to check for and replace parts
damaged due to electrolytic corrosion.
To minimize electrolytic corrosion of the metals on
your boat, zinc anode plates are provided on your
boat to protect underwater hardware. Zinc, being
much less "noble" than the copper-based alloys
and aluminum used in underwater fittings, will
deteriorate first and protect the other metals.
Stern drives are fitted with zinc anodes on their lower
units (refer to your Engine Owner's Manual for their
locations). If boat is equipped with Mercathode®
stern drive will not have zincs.
DANGER
!
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE
Use ONLY Marine-rated parts to replace such items
as starters, distributors, alternators, generators,
etc.
Do not use automotive parts for these components
or any jumper cables because they are not ignition-
protected and could cause a fire or explosion.
Use of higher amperage fuses or breakers is a fire
hazard.
Use fuses and breakers having the same amperage
rating as the original or as specified.
!
WARNING
gOOD fUsE BlOWn fUsE
fUsE COnDITIOn (aTO TyPE fUsE)
(fIg. 6.2.1)