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220 Dauntless
Section 4 Electrical System
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The most life shortening experience for the battery
is too be drained to zero charge before recharging.
When a battery discharges, the active material on
both positive and negative plates converts to lead
Battery Maintenance
Electrical System
Battery
Your boat has an electrical system powered by two
lead-acid batteries. The batteries are charged by the
engine when the engine is running. Either, or both,
batteries can be selected by the battery switch to
power the following systems:
Engine ignition
Engine tilt trim system
Helm switch panel & helm instrument panel
Lighting/Navigation system
Livewell system
Add-on accessories and electronics
The batteries should always be enclosed in the battery
boxes provided with your boat. The boxes are located
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DANGER
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is
dangerous and can cause serious injury. AVOID
contact with skin, eyes and clothing. If contact
occurs, immediately flush the affected area with
large quantities of water and call for medical
assistance
Never use an open flame in the battery
storage area.
Avoid striking sparks near the battery.
A battery will explode if a flame 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.
Never reset a breaker without first
determining and correcting the cause of the
trip. Should a circuit repeatedly trip, have
a qualified electrician determine and correct
the cause.
If equipped with a battery switch, you will
need to stop the engine before moving the
switch to the OFF position.
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CAUTION
NOTICE
Always store the batteries in the battery box.
Use the straps and clamp to keep the box secure
while underway.
Battery Box
Fig. 4.1.1
BATTERY BOXES
RELEASE BUCKLE
TIE-DOWN STRAP
STARBOARD STERN DECK ACCESS HATCH
BATTERY SWITCH
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in the starboard stern bilge and can be accessed
through the starboard stern deck access hatch (See
figure 4.1.1).
The boxes will contain any spilled acid, as well as
protect the battery terminals from damage or
inadvertant shorting from contact with metal objects.
Secure the battery boxes in place by using the straps
and clamps provided. The straps will ensure that
while underway the battery will not move around,
causing damage to components stored in the same
area.
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