Crevalle Boats 24 Bay, Owner'S Manual

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Electrical System
Make sure the trolling motor batteries are fully
charged and the main circuit breaker is activated
before using the trolling motor. The trolling mo-
tor will not operate properly if the batteries are
low. Always remember to turn the trolling motor
circuit breaker ON before using the trolling motor
and OFF when the system is not in use.
An owners manual is included with the trolling
motor. It is essential that you read the manual
and be completely familiar with the operation of
the trolling motor, controls and mounting brackets
before using the trolling motor on your boat.
WARNING
DO NOT USE A BATTERY EQUALIZER OR OTHER DEVICE THAT
WILL CONNECT THE ENGINE AND HOUSE BATTERIES TO
THE TROLLING MOTOR BATTERIES. IN SOME SITUATIONS,
THESE DEVICES CAN CAUSE THE BATTERY CHARGER TO
OVERCHARGE THE BATTERIES WHICH WILL RESULT IN THE
RELEASE OF DANGEROUS HYDROGEN GAS.
HYDROGEN GAS WILL CORRODE METAL HARDWARE NEAR
THE BATTERIES AND CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. A BATTERY
CAN EXPLODE IF A FLAME OR SPARK IGNITES THE HYDRO-
GEN GAS THE BATTERY EMITS WHILE BEING CHARGED. THIS
CONDITION IS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS WHEN BATTERIES
ARE BEING OVERCHARGED.