F
R E E D O M
2 2 5
8–5
B
ATTERY
S
ELECT
S
WITCH
Your boat is equipped with two batteries and a battery select switch. The batteries can be
accessed through the center rigging door located on the aft cockpit wall. The battery select switch
is located behind the starboard door on the aft cockpit wall. The switch is labeled “1”, “2”, “1+2”
and “off”. In normal use alternate between the battery “1” and battery “2” positions. The battery
that is selected will provide power to the engine and accessories. In an emergency situation when
neither battery will start the engine, the select switch allows you to combine the power of both
batteries by selecting “1+2”. However, once the engine is started, you should return the switch to
the “1” or “2” position. See
“Battery Wiring with Select Switch” on page 8–14
for a diagram.
B
ILGE
P
UMP
/F
LOAT
S
WITCH
Your boat is equipped with an automatic float switch adjacent to the bilge pump. This will
enable the bilge pump to come on automatically if a significant amount of water accumulates in
the bilge. This switch is wired directly to the battery. The battery must be in good condition to
ensure proper operation. The float switch will function independently of the battery select switch.
The float switch can activate the bilge pump with the battery select switch in the “off” position.
The bilge pump is also equipped with a switch at the helm. When the switch is in the “on”
position, the pump will run continuously. When a switch is in the “off” position, the pump is off
unless activated by the float switch.
B
ILGE
P
UMP
L
OCATION
The bilge pump is located in the aft rigging compartment, and can be reached through the
access plate forward of the aft cockpit wall.
C
OCKPIT
S
HOWER
To operate the cockpit shower, the freshwater switch located on the helm switch panel must
be in the “on” position. Open the cover and pull the shower wand from the recessed deck fitting.
Depress the button on the back of the wand to spray water. To reinstall the shower wand, gently
feed the hose down through the deck and replace the cover on the fitting. See
for a layout diagram.
C
OMPASS
The compass is located at the helm station in direct view of the operator when navigating the
boat. Following the instructions in the compass manual included in the “Owners Packet” will help
you make compensation adjustments.
C A U T I O N
Never turn the battery select switch to the “off” position with the engine running or the charging
system could be damaged.
C A U T I O N
To prevent damage to the bilge pump, do not run it dry for a prolonged period of time.
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