Everglades 230 DC 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Electrical System
Additional DC Switch Panels
Trim Tab Switch
Located in the helm near the throttle and shift
control. This switch panel controls the trim tab
planes located on the transom of the boat. It is
protected by a fuse located in the accessary fuse
panel behind the helm. Please refer to the Helm
Control Systems chapter for detailed information
on the operation of the trim tab controls.
Engine Trim and Tilt Switch
This switch is typically installed in the engine con-
trol handle. It controls the trimming and tilting
of the engine. Please refer to the Helm Control
Systems chapter and the engine owner’s manual
for information regarding the proper use of the
tilt and trim switch.
Fuse Panels
There are two fuse panels located behind the helm
that protect the 12 volt accessory circuits. The
fuse panels are accessed through the helm storage
compartment forward of the helm.
Each fuse panel uses regular size blade type fuses
which are typically designated APR, ATO, or ATC.
Blade fuses use a common coloring scheme to in-
dicate fuse amperage. Always use a replacement
fuse of the same amperage as the fuse replaced.
If a circuit continues to blow the fuse, do not
attempt to correct the problem with a higher
amp fuse. When a properly sized fuse blows
repeatedly, it indicates unusually high amperage
draw in the circuit, usually caused by a defective
accessory, damaged wire or a poor connection.
Always find and correct the problem, then install
the proper fuse.
If you are blowing fuses in a circuit and feel the
fuse originally installed in the panel is not the cor-
rect amperage, contact your dealer or Everglades
Customer Service for assistance.
WARNING
REPLACING A CORRECTLY SIZED FUSE WITH ONE OF A
HIGHER AMPERAGE CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE CURRENT
DRAW IN THE CIRCUIT. THIS CAN CAUSE WIRES AND
COMPONENTS TO OVERHEAT AND MELT. OVERHEATED
CIRCUITS CAN RESULT IN SHORT CIRCUITS AND ELECTRICAL
FIRES THAT WILL CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE BOAT
AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS IN JURY TO PASSENGERS.
NEVER REPLACE A BLOWN FUSE WITH A FUSE OF HIGHER
AMPERAGE.
Fuse Panels Located Behind Helm
6.5 Bonding System
Your boat is equipped with a bonding system that
interconnects the underwater metal hardware to
the engine to ensure that they are of the same
electrical potential. Sacrificial anodes of the size
and type recommended by the engine manufac-
turer are attached to the outboard motor.
Anodes deteriorate before the other metals,
thereby protecting the underwater metals from
galvanic corrosion or stray electrical current.
Since the anodes are sacrificial, it is important to
monitor them and replace them when they have
deteriorated to 50 - 75% of their original size.
Accessory Fuse Panel Behind Helm