Cobalt Digital Inc 303, Owner'S Manual

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YSTEMS
Water System
If your Cobalt boat is equipped with a transom
shower, standard or optional galley, the system
allows for fresh water to be onboard. A 12-volt DC
water pump operates the system. It is necessary for
the boat’s battery(ies) to be turned on for the water
system to operate. Consult your authorized Cobalt
dealer for winterization requirements.
To clean the water tank, add 1/4 cup of baking soda
per 10 gallons of fresh water into the tank and allow
it to stand in the tank for one day; then flush the
tank twice. If this is not sufficient to clean the tank,
replace the baking soda with 2 tablespoons of
bleach per 10 gallons of fresh water and repeat the
procedure. Refer to
Section 1
, Specifications , for
your boat’s freshwater capacity.
FIRE SUPPRESSION
EQUIPMENT
If your Cobalt boat is equipped with a fixed
automatic fire extinguisher that uses FE-241 (or
optional FM-200, for European requirements) as an
extinguishing agent, it is mounted on the engine
compartment and generator compartment (if
equipped). These extinguishers are activated when
the heat-sensitive head reaches a predetermined
temperature. The extinguisher discharges and
saturates the engine and/or generator
compartment, smothering the fire.
Inspect fire extinguishers for proper charge before
operating the boat.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Some boats are equipped with two electrical
systems: a battery-powered direct current (DC)
system, and an optional generator or shore-
powered alternating current (AC) system. These
systems have a load center panel which serves as
the main distribution panel. The DC system
supplies electricity to all of the boat’s electrical
circuits (lights, pumps, blowers, ignition, etc.)
The AC system supplies power to the electrical
outlets and to AC-powered systems when the boat
is moored to dock or slip.
A
WARNING
Avoid injury, death or explosion. DO
NOT open the engine compartment
hatch immediately. This will allow
oxygen to the fire, and flashback can
occur. When the fire extinguisher
discharge occurs, turn off all engines,
bilge blowers and electrical system
components.
A
DANGER
Avoid fire, explosions and electrocution.
These situations can occur from
improper use of AC and DC systems. Do
not work on an energized system. Use
caution when connecting or
disconnecting to shore power. Avoid
swimming near the boat when it is
connected to shore power.