Everglades 355 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Electrical System
WARNING
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM ANY ELECTRICAL CABLES OR
EQUIPMENT.
UNDETECTED FAULTS IN THE AC BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
COULD CAUSE THE WATER AROUND THE BOAT TO BECOME
ENERGIZED. THIS COULD CAUSE A SEVERE SHOCK OR EVEN
DEATH TO SOMEONE IN THE WATER NEAR THE BOAT. NEVER
SWIM OR ALLOW SWIMMING AROUND THE BOAT WHEN THE
BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED BY THE SHORE
POWER CONNECTION.
Shore Power Disconnection Procedure
Turn the disconnect switch on the dockside outlet
to the OFF position.
Disconnect the cable from the dockside outlet and
replace the outlet caps. Disconnect the cable from
the boat and replace the inlet cap. Store cable.
The power cord used for the battery charger is not
equipped with lock rings on the shore side or boat
connector plugs. The battery charger has built in
reverse polarity protection and the circuit is not
equipped with a reverse polarity light.
Battery Charger Operation
AC electrical current is supplied directly to the
automatic battery charger, located in the systems
compartment, by the shore power cord and AC
inlet plug located below the port rear gunnel. The
battery charger will charge and maintain the 12
volt batteries simultaneously when activated. It
is fully automatic.
The wires that supply DC charging current to the
batteries are protected by internal fuses in the
battery charger and in-line fuses, one for each
battery output wire, near each battery. The in-
line fuses protect the DC charging circuit from
the batteries to the charger. The internal fuses in
the charger protect the DC charging circuit from
the charger to the batteries. Refer to the battery
charger owner’s manual for more information on
the features and operation of the battery charger.
The charge to the engine batteries can be moni-
tored by using the volt meters in the engine gauge
display or the LED lights on the charger. To moni-
tor the engine batteries with the volt meters in
the engine gauge display, activate the charger
and turn the engine battery switches on. Turn
the ignition key switch for each engine to the ON
position (DO NOT START THE ENGINES) and read
the voltage on the volt meter for each engine. If
the batteries are in good condition and charging
properly, the volt meters will indicate between 12
and 14.5 volts. If the reading is below 12 volts,
then the battery is not accepting a charge or the
charger is not working properly. Always turn the
ignition switches off immediately after the moni-
toring is complete when using the voltmeters in
the engine gauge cluster.
6.8 Electrical System Maintenance
DC Electrical System Maintenance
At least once a year, spray all exposed electrical
components behind the helm, in the transom area
and in the plugs with a protector. Exterior light
fixture bulbs should be removed and the metal
contact areas coated with a non-water soluble lu-
bricant like Teflon or Silicone grease. The sockets
should be sprayed with a protector. Care must
be taken not to get any oil or grease on the glass
portion of the bulbs as this will cause the bulb to
overheat and burn out. LED lights are sealed and
not serviceable.
Typical Battery Charger in Systems Compartment