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With a pencil draw round the accessory and mark drilled holes on the deck, removing the
accessory once outlined.
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Stick painter adhesive tape around the external line of the accessory to protect the rest of the deck.
7.2 DRILLING OF DECK
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Using a 4 mm drill, drill holes in the marked points, taking great care not to drill through the deck,
so as not to touch the hull of the craft. (Max. 10 mm).
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Remove grease with alcohol or acetone from the deck area to be sealed, clean area corresponding
to the flange of the accessory and leave to dry.
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Apply polyurethane one component marine sealant (Sikaflex 221, Bostik 2639, 3M 5200, etc.) to
the holes and flange, following the instructions of use of the sealant.
7.3 FITTING ACCESSORY
Screw down the accessory to the deck using the screws and
washers supplied y the manufacturer.
7.4 RECOMMENDATIONS
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Remove adhesive tape and any excess of sealant
with alcohol or acetone before curing.
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Do not use the craft till the sealant has fully cured.
8. FITTING OF THE STEERING SYSTEM
The steering system should be fitted by expert authorized personnel, carefully following the instructions
provided with it.
Remember that accidental disconnection of the steering system would result in a sudden change of the craft
course with risk for the crew to be thrown overboard.
9. FITTING OF THE BATTERY
Choose and fit the battery according to the requirements specified in your engine manual. In any case, it is
necessary to follow these recommendations:
IMPORTANT
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Preferably use a marine battery with no maintenance.
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To reduce the risk of fire, fit the battery in a ventilated compartment completely independent from
the compartment housing the fuel tanks. In the case that your craft is not provided with
compartments, place the battery on one side of the craft and the tanks on the other one.
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Place the battery inside a watertight box, thus protecting the terminal and collecting accidental
acid leakage which could damage the craft or the skin of the people.
