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Chapter 11: Electrical System
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Alternator
The alternator will keep the battery properly charged when the engine is running at, or above, cruising speeds.
Battery Charger
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Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and warnings: (1) on the battery charger, (2) on the batteries,
and (3) in the battery charger manual.
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The battery charger will automatically charge your boat’s batteries when 110-volt AC power is being provided by
shore power, and the battery charger circuit breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel is On.
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The battery switch can be in any position during charging.
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During battery charging you may use 12-volt accessories, such as the lights and stereo, but battery charging will
take longer.
Backup Lifting System (If Equipped With Engine Hatch Hydraulic Lift)
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The backup lifting system provides a way to lift the engine hatch if your batteries are dead.
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For complete details read the Engine Hatch Hydraulic Lift System/Backup Lifting System section of Chapter 3 in
this supplement.
ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
NEVER run your boat’s engines and the battery charger at the same time.
CAUTI ON !
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The battery charging systems (alternator and battery charger) installed on your boat are
designed to charge conventional lead-acid batteries.
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BEFORE installing gel-cell or other new technology batteries, consult with the battery man-
ufacturer about charging system requirements.
CAUTI ON
!
PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
NEVER try to jump-start the engine through the backup lifting system. Doing so will damage
the electrical system.
CAUTI ON !