Maxum 1800MX, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 11: Electrical System
EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK & EXPLOSION HAZARD!
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To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, NEVER install knife switches or other arcing
devices in the fuel compartments.
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NEVER substitute automotive parts for marine parts. Electrical, ignition and fuel system
parts were designed and manufactured to comply with rules and regulations that minimize
risks of fire and explosion.
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Do NOT modify the electrical systems or relevant drawings.
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Have qualified personnel install batteries and/or perform electrical system maintenance.
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Make sure that all battery switches are turned Off before performing any work in the
engine spaces.
DANGER ! !
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD!
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Fuel fumes are heavier than air and will collect in the bilge areas where they can be
accidently ignited.
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Visually and by smell (sniff test), check the engine and fuel compartments for fumes or
accumulation of fuel.
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ALWAYS run the bilge blower(s) for at least four minutes prior to engine starting, electrical
system maintenance or activation of electrical devices.
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Minimize the danger of fire and explosion by NOT exposing the batteries to open flame or
sparks. NEVER smoke anywhere near the batteries.
WARNI N G! !
SHOCK & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
When the engine is running, NEVER turn Off the battery switch or disconnect the bat-
tery cables. Doing either could cause damage to your boat’s engine and/or electrical
system components.
CAUTI ON !
Electrical connections are prone to corrosion. To reduce corrosion caused electrical problems,
keep all electrical connections clean and apply a spray-on protectant that is designed to protect
connections from corrosion.
N OT I C E