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SAFE BOATING TIPS

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (continued)

To minimize shock hazard, connect and
disconnect cable as follows:

1. Turn off the boat

’

s shore power

connection before connecting or
disconnecting shore power cable.

2. Connect shore power cable at the

boat first.

3. If

polarity

warning

indicator

activated, immediately disconnect
cable and have the fault corrected by
a qualified electrician.

4. Disconnect shore power cable at

shore outlet first.

5. Close inlet cover tightly.

DO NOT ALTER SHORE POWER
CABLE CONNECTORS.

Storage:

Your shore power cable set is

intended for use outdoors. To prolong
the life of the set, store indoors when
not in use.

General:

The metallic parts of your

cable  set  are  made  to  resist  corrosion.
In  a  salt-water  environment,  periodically
wiping  the  exposed  parts  with  fresh
water,  drying  and  spraying  with  a
moisture  repellent  can  increase  life  of
the product.
A  soiled  cable  can  be  cleaned  with  a
grease  cutting  household  detergent.  A
periodic  application  of  vinyl  protector  to
both  ends  will  help  to  maintain  cables
original appearance.
In  case  of  salt  water  immersion,  rinse
plug

end

and/or

connector

end

thoroughly in fresh water, shake or blow
out excess water and allow to dry. Spray
with moisture repellent before re-use.

Do  not  allow  your  dockside  power  cord
to come in contact with the water. Never
operate  any  AC  power  tool  or  other
electrical  equipment  while  you  or  the
device are in contact with the water, as
this may cause electrocution resulting in
shock or death.

When  leaving  port,  disconnect  the
dockside  power  cord  and  turn  the  main
DC  breaker  on.  This  allows  you  to  use
the  ship

’

s lights and other equipment

designed  to  operate  on  direct  current.
Keep  in  mind  that  your  DC  power
source  is  a  12-volt  battery,  just  as  with
your automobile, and it must be charged
regularly  by  operating  the  engine  (or  by
running  the  battery  charger,  if  you  have
that  option  installed).  Unless  a  state  of
charge  is  maintained,  there  may  not  be
enough  power  to  operate  the  starter
motor. Dangerous situations can result if
the  engine  cannot  be  started  when
needed.

Make a regular visual check of batteries
to  insure  proper water level and inspect
terminals  for  signs  of  corrosion.  If  your
boat  sits  for  long  periods  without  use,  it
is  often  a  good  idea  to  remove  the
batteries  and  attach  them  to  a  trickle
charger  to  keep  them  fully  charged  and
ready to use.

EXPLOSION/FIRE HAZARD

–

ensure

adequate ventilation of battery to
prevent buildup of gases, especially
hydrogen.

WHEN CHARGING THE BATTERY:



Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric

acid.  Protect  your  eyes,  skin  and
clothing.  In  case  of  contact,  flush
thoroughly  with  water  and  get  prompt
medical  attention,  especially  if  your
eyes are affected.



Batteries generate hydrogen gas that

can be highly explosive. Do not smoke
or allow flames or sparks near a battery,
especially during charging.



Charge the battery in a fully ventilated

place.