Everglades 455 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Electrical System
Inspect all wiring for proper support, sound insula-
tion and tight terminals, paying particular atten-
tion to portable equipment power cords and plugs.
Check all below deck wiring to be sure it is prop-
erly supported, that the insulation is sound, and
that there are no loose or corroded terminals.
Corroded terminals should be thoroughly cleaned
with sandpaper or replaced, tightened securely
and sprayed with a metal and electrical protector.
Inspect all engine wiring.
Notice:
AGM batteries are sealed and do not require
or allow the inspection of the electrolyte.
Keep the battery tops clean and dry. Dirt and
water can conduct electricity from one post to the
other causing the battery to discharge.
Battery posts should be kept free of corrosion.
Remove the cables and clean the posts and cable
clamps with a battery post cleaner or sandpaper
as required. Coating the battery posts and cable
clamps with petroleum jelly or dielectric silicone
grease will protect them and reduce corrosion.
Battery cables, both hot and ground, must be
replaced when they show signs of corrosion or
fraying. Deteriorated cables cause a considerable
voltage loss when high currents are drawn, as for
starting the engines.
DANGER
NEVER USE WET CELL BATTERIES. WET CELL BATTERIES
EMIT DANGEROUS HYDROGEN GAS WHILE BEING
CHARGED. HYDROGEN GAS CAN EXPLODE IF A FLAME OR
SPARK IGNITES THE GAS, WHICH WILL RESULT IN SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.
THE BATTERY COMPARTMENTS ARE NOT DESIGNED
TO VENTILATE DANGEROUS HYDROGEN GAS TO THE
ATMOSPHERE WHICH COULD ALLOW THE GAS TO
ACCUMULATE TO DANGEROUS LEVELS. ABSORBED
GLASS MAT (AGM) BATTERIES DO NOT EMIT HYDROGEN
GAS AS THEY RECHARGE. USE ONLY ABSORBED GLASS
MAT (AGM) BATTERIES IN THIS BOAT.
AC Electrical System Maintenance
Periodically inspect all wiring for nicks, chafing,
brittleness, improper support, etc. Examine the
shore power cord closely for cracks in the insula-
tion and corrosion in electrical connectors. Spray-
ing receptacles and electrical connections with an
electrical contact cleaner or a metal and electrical
protector will reduce corrosion and improve elec-
trical continuity.
Inspect all wiring for proper support, sound in-
sulation and tight terminals, paying particular
attention to portable appliance cords and plugs.
The entire AC circuitry, especially the shore power
cords, should be seasonally tested for proper
continuity by an experienced electrician. This will
detect any shorts, open wires or ground faults.
Ground fault interrupt outlets and ELCI should
be tested monthly to ensure proper operation by
pressing the test/reset buttons. The reverse po-
larity system should also be inspected and tested
periodically for proper operation.
Generator Maintenance
The engine maintenance required on the genera-
tor is similar in many ways to the main engines.
The most important factors to the generator’s lon-
gevity are proper ventilation and maintenance of
the fuel system, ignition system, cooling system,
lubrication system and the AC alternator.
Maintenance schedules and procedures are out-
lined in your generator owner’s manual. They
should be followed exactly.
WARNING
CORROSION ALLOWED TO BUILD ON THE ELECTRICAL
CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE A POOR CONNECTION
RESULTING IN SHORTS, GROUND FAULTS OR POOR
GROUND CONNECTIONS. ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
SHOULD BE CHECKED AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND CLEANED
AS REQUIRED. DO NOT ALLOW CORROSION TO BUILD ON
CONNECTIONS.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR EVEN
DEATH. THE AC AND DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ALWAYS
SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE
BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING THE SYSTEM. NEVER
SERVICE ANY COMPONENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE IT IS ENERGIZED.