Boston Whaler 210 Montauk, Owner'S Manual

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4-2 210 Montauk
Section 4 • Electrical System
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The most life shortening experience for the battery
is too be drained to zero charge before recharging.
When a battery discharges, the active material on
both positive and negative plates converts to lead
sulfate, causing the plates to become more alike in an
electrical charge. The electricity conducting battery
acid becomes weaker and the voltage drops. As the
battery remains discharged, the process continues
until recharging the battery becomes impossible. If
the battery does become run down be sure to recharge
it as soon as possible. Over charging the battery can
be just as detrimental to its life as running it down
too far.
Battery maintenance should include:
• Inspect the battery and charging system
before each use for loose connections or
wiring.
• If not using a sealed battery, check and maintain
the water level. USE distilled water ONLY.
• Coat the terminals with dielectric grease.
• Keep the battery safe and dry.
• Remove the battery from the boat during cold
weather or long term storage.
Battery Switch
Your boat uses a battery selector switch located in the
starboard bilge. The battery switch can be accessed
by lifting the starboard stern deck access.
The battery selector switch allows you to control the
delivery of DC power from the two batteries.
Battery Switch Location
Fig. 4.2.1
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BATTERY SWITCH
BUSS BAR
FUSE BOX
MAIN BREAKER ........................... 80 AMPS)
STARBOARD BILGE
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You MUST stop the engine before moving the
switch to the “OFF” position.
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CAUTION
Battery Maintenance
The trays will ensure that while underway the
batteries will not move around, thus causing damage
to themselves, components fitted in the same area
or the boat itself. The batteries can be removed by
loosening the turn knobs at the top ends of the trays
and removing the retaining lid on the battery tray.
The battery switch has four (4) settings:
• “OFF” - you will
have no power to
the engine.
•
“1+2”
- you will have
power from both
batteries at the same
time. This parallels the
batteries to assist you
in starting the engine,
once the engine is
started the battery switch should be
switched from the “1+2” setting, and
set to charge either “1” or “2” battery.
Do not operate boat with batteries in
“1+2” once the engine is started or serious
engine electrical damage may result.
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WARNING
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