343 Owner’s Manual
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Operating Information
CUDDY CABIN ACCESS
DOOR
The sliding cabin access door should not be open
when the boat is underway, since an open cabin
door can create a vacuum. Make sure the door is
secured when it is opened or closed, and do not
allow it to slide free.
CABIN DISTRIBUTION
PANELS
Some boats are equipped with two electrical
systems; a battery powered direct current (DC)
system, and an optional generator or optional shore
powered alternating current (AC) system. These
systems have a load center panel which serves as
the main distribution panel. The DC system
supplies electricity to all of the boat's electrical
circuits (lights, pumps, blowers, ignition, etc.).
The AC system supplies power to the electrical
outlets and to AC powered systems when the boat
is moored to dock or slip.
A
DANGER
Avoid the possibility of injury or death
from exposure to carbon monoxide
(CO). All gasoline and diesel engines
and fuel burning appliances such as
heaters, stoves and generators produce
carbon monoxide (CO). CO is colorless,
odorless and dangerous. Direct and
prolonged exposure to CO will cause
brain damage or death. Signs of
exposure to CO include nausea,
dizziness, drowsiness, ears ringing,
headaches, nausea, unconsciousness
and cherry red skin color are symptoms.
Avoid exposure to yourself and/or your
passengers to carbon monoxide. Check
the CO detectors before every outing
and keep the cabin door closed when
running the engine(s) or a generator.
Keep the cabin and cockpit areas well
ventilated and do not block exhaust
outlets.
NOTICE:
Secure the door when underway.
Do not sit, stand or place heavy
objects on the door. Unlock and
remove the key to avoid
breaking, unless leaving the
boat. Do not use caustic
materials or a dry rag to clean
the door. Use only a mild soap
and water.
A
DANGER
Avoid fire, explosions, electrocution,
injury or death.
• Use the electrical system properly.
• Do not work on an energized system.
• Avoid swimming near the boat when it
is connected to shore power.
• Use caution when connecting or
disconnecting to shore power.
• Do not reset a circuit breaker which
has been automatically tripped without
first detecting and correcting the
cause of the problem.
• Turn the boat’s shore connection
switch to the OFF position before
connecting or disconnecting shore
cable.
• Connect shore power cable at the boat
first.
• Disconnect shore power cable at
shore outlet first.
• If reverse polarity light is activated,
immediately disconnect shore power
cable.
• Do not alter shore power cable
connections.
• Close shore power inlet cover tightly.
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