23
TROPHY Owner’s Manual Supplement
1901 Bay - 2101 Bay - 2401 Bay
The battery is located inside
t he a f t s t a r b o a r d s t o r a ge
c o m p a r t m e nt a n d c a n b e
accessed through the starboard
stern deck hatch. Your battery
shou ld always be secu red
in place by using the strap
provided. The strap will ensure
that while underway the battery
will not move around, causing damage.
In a rocking and/or pitching boat, an unsecured battery
could:
• Move with enough force to damage the boat and/
or the battery.
• Tip over, spilling acid
• Become a fi re/explosion hazard if movement
causes the terminals to short out and spark against
a metal object.
The most life shortening experience for the battery is
to be drained to zero charge before recharging. When a
battery discharges, the active material on both positive
and negative plates converts to lead sulfate, causing the
plates to become more alike in an electrical charge. The
electricity conducting battery acid becomes weaker and
the voltage drops. As the battery remains discharged, the
process continues until recharging the battery becomes
impossible. If the battery does become run down be sure
to recharge it as soon as possible. Over charging the
battery can be just as detrimental to its life as running it
down too far. Battery maintenance should include:
• Inspect the battery and charging system
before each use for loose connections or
wiring.
• Coat the terminals with dielectric grease.
• Keep the battery safe and dry.
• Remove the battery from the boat during cold
weather or long term storage.
Battery Maintenance
Electrical System
Battery Information
Your boat is equipped with an electrical system that
provides power for the following:
• Engine ignition
• Engine tilt trim system
• Helm instrument panel
• Lighting/Navigation system
• Add-on accessories and electronics
Never reset a breaker without fi rst determining
and correcting the cause of the trip. Should
a circuit repeatedly trip, have a qualified
electrician determine and correct the cause.
!
CAUTION
•
Never use an open fl ame in the battery
storage
area.
•
Avoid striking sparks near the battery
•
A battery will explode if a fl ame or spark
ignites the free hydrogen given off during
charging.
•
The battery should always be disconnected
before doing any work or maintenance on the
electrical
system.
!
CAUTION
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
AVOID contact with skin, eyes and clothing. If
contact occurs, immediately fl ush the affected
area with large quantities of water and call for
medical assistance
!
DANGER