Albemarle 290 EXPRESS FISHERMAN Owner'S Manual Download

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290 XF

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 properly

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.

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 dielectric 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 currents 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 insulation and corrosion in electrical

connectors. Spraying receptacles and electrical connections

with an electrical contact cleaner or a metal and electrical

protector will reduce corrosion and improve electrical

continuity. Make sure the power is turned off before spraying

any electrical components.

Inspect all wiring for proper support, sound insulation,

and tight terminals, paying particular attention to portable

appliance cords and plugs.

The entire AC circuitry, especially the shore power cord, should

be seasonally tested for proper continuity by an experienced

electrician. This will detect any shorts, open wires, or ground

faults. Ground fault interrupts should be tested periodically

to ensure proper operation by pressing the test/reset buttons

in the center of face plate. The polarity indicator system also

should be inspected for proper operation.

The engine maintenance required on the generator is similar

in many ways to the main engines. The most important

factors to the generator’s longevity are proper ventilation,

maintenance of the fuel system, ignition system, cooling

system, lubrication system and the AC alternator.

Maintenance schedules and procedures are outlined in your

generator owner’s manual. They should be followed exactly.

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 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.