Chaparral 246 SSI 2019, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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2019 246 SSI SPORT BOAT
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
chaparralboats.com
Battery
The battery installed in your boat by your Chaparral dealer supplies your
boat with DC current for lights, engine starting, and accessories. When
the engine is running, the alternator supplies the power needed to keep
the batteries charged. Lights and accessories draw power from the
batteries.
Note: If engine is off and you are using boat accessories, you need
to start your engine occasionally to allow engine alternator to
fully recharge battery. Otherwise you may drain battery and you
will not have enough power to start engine.
On/Off Switch with One Battery
ON – Power supplied to entire boat.
OFF – Power supplied to automatic bilge pump, optional corrosion
protection system, stereo memory, and the trim pump on some models.
To start engine, place switch to ON position. Power is now supplied to
your boat from the battery. Then start engine. Leave switch in this
position to fully recharge battery
.
Single Selector Switch with Two Batteries
A selector switch with two batteries is optional on some models. Leave
switch on while motor is running or damage will occur to alternator.
This battery selector switch has four positions:
OFF – Power supplied to automatic bilge pump, optional corrosion
protection system, stereo memory, and the trim pump on some models.
1 – Use only number 1 battery.
2 – Use only number 2 battery.
ALL – Use both batteries.
Recommended settings are as follows:
1. When boat is not in use or power is not required, turn the switch
to OFF. The only power supplied at this setting is the automatic
bilge pump, optional corrosion protection system and stereo
memory, and the trim pump on some models
(Figure 1).
2. To start the engine, place switch Number 1 position. With this
setting, power will now be supplied to your boat from the
Number 1 battery. This will allow the engine alternator to charge
both batteries
(Figure 2).
3. For auxiliary power with the engine off, place the switch in the
Number 2 position. Power will now be supplied to your boat
from the Number 2 battery
(Figure 3).
Note: Chaparral does not recommend leaving the switch in
the ALL position when the engine is off. This will drain both
batteries and you will not have a starting battery.
4. If one battery is low, you still have the option of starting the
engine from the other battery.
Note: Figure 1 ‐ 3 below (left to right).
Example 1 (Left):
If the Number 1 battery is low, place the switch in
the Number 2 position. Then start the engine. Place the switch in
Number 1 position. This will allow the engine alternator to recharge
both batteries.
Example 2 (Right):
If the Number 2 battery is low, place the switch in
the Number 1 position. Then start the engine. This will allow the engine
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