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CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
4.6 Electrical System Maintenance
DC Electrical System Maintenance
At least once a year, spray all exposed electrical
components behind the helm, in the transom area
and in the plugs, with a protector. Exterior light
fixture bulbs should be removed and the metal
contact areas coated with a non-water soluble lu-
bricant like Teflon or Silicone grease. The sockets
should be sprayed with a protector. Care must
be taken not to get any oil or grease on the glass
portion of the bulbs as this will cause the bulb to
overheat and burn out.
WHEN REPLACING LIGHT BULBS IN MARINE LIGHT FIXTURES,
ALWAYS USE A BULB WITH THE SAME RATING AS THE
ORIGINAL. USING A DIFFERENT BULB COULD CAUSE THE
FIXTURE TO OVERHEAT AND MELT OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
Check all below deck wiring to be sure it is prop-
erly supported, that the insulation is sound, and
that there are no loose or corroded terminals.
Corroded terminals should be thoroughly cleaned
with sandpaper, or replaced, tightened securely
and sprayed with a metal and electrical protector.
Inspect all engine wiring.
Please note that Scout Boats are factory equipped
with premium, maintenance free batteries that are
sealed and the cells do not require inspection or
service. However, if you or your dealer replace
the original equipment batteries with the standard
wet cell type that are not maintenance free, they
will require the following inspection and service:
Check the electrolyte level in the batteries regu-
larly and add distilled water as necessary. If the
batteries are frequently charged by the automatic
battery charger, the electrolyte level will have to
be checked more often. The correct fluid level in
the cells is usually approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch
above the plates. If fluid is needed, fill to the
proper level with distilled water. Do not over fill
and only use distilled water!
Keep the battery tops clean and dry. Dirt and
water can conduct electricity from one post to the
other causing the battery to discharge.
The battery posts should be kept free of corrosion.
Remove the cables and clean the posts and cable
clamps with a battery post cleaner or sandpaper
as required. Coating the battery posts and cable
clamps with Teflon or Silicone grease will protect
them and reduce corrosion. Battery cables, both
hot and ground, must be replaced when they show
signs of corrosion or fraying. Deteriorated cables
cause a considerable voltage loss when high cur-
rents are drawn, as for starting the engine.
NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE BATTERY STORAGE AREA.
AVOID STRIKING SPARKS NEAR THE BATTERY. A BATTERY
CAN EXPLODE IF A FLAME OR SPARK IGNITES THE HYDROGEN
GAS THE BATTERY EMITS WHILE BEING CHARGED.
AC Electrical System Maintenance
Periodically inspect all wiring for nicks, chafing,
brittleness, improper support, etc. Examine the
shore power cord closely for cracks in the insula-
tion and corrosion in electrical connectors. Spray-
ing receptacles and electrical connections with an
electrical contact cleaner or a metal and electrical
protector will reduce corrosion and improve elec-
trical continuity.
Inspect all wiring for proper support, sound insula-
tion, and tight terminals.
The entire AC circuitry, especially the shore power
cord, should be seasonally tested for proper con-
tinuity by an experienced electrician. This will
detect any shorts, open wires, or ground faults.
CORROSION ALLOWED TO BUILD ON THE ELECTRICAL
CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE A POOR CONNECTION
RESULTING IN SHORTS, GROUND FAULTS OR POOR GROUND
CONNECTIONS. ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS SHOULD BE
CHECKED AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND CLEANED AS REQUIRED.
DO NOT ALLOW CORROSION TO BUILD ON CONNECTIONS.
THE AC AND DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ALWAYS SHOULD
BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE
INSPECTING OR SERVICING THE SYSTEM. NEVER SERVICE
ANY COMPONENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHILE IT IS
ENERGIZED.