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Section 4 Electrical System

OS 315

level more often. The correct fluid level in the

cells is approximately ¼ to ½ inch above the

plates. If fluid is needed, fill to the proper

level with distilled water ONLY. DO NOT

overfill. Some batteries are sealed and can-

not be filled.

Keep the tops of any battery clean and dry.

Dirt and water can conduct electricity from

one post to the other and can cause battery

discharge or cause errant engine warnings.

Keep the battery posts free of corrosion. DO

NOT use wing nuts to attach battery cables.

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 petroleum jelly

or silicone grease will help protect and

reduce corrosion. Battery cables, both posi-

tive 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.

AC Electrical System Maintenance

Inspect all wiring insulation for nicks, chaf-

ing, brittleness, improper support, etc. peri-

odically. Also, inspect portable appliance

cords and plugs.

Examine the shore power cord for cracks in

the insulation and corrosion in electrical con-

nectors. Spraying receptacles and electrical

connections with an electrical contact

cleaner or a metal and electrical protector

will help reduce corrosion and improve elec-

trical continuity.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

• DO NOT work on an energized system;

make sure all power sources are off.

• DO NOT allow unqualified personnel to

perform electrical maintenance; only a

qualified marine electrician should work

on the electrical system.

• DO NOT work in a wet area.

• Use caution when connecting wires to

avoid reversing polarity.

• DO NOT alter wires, connectors or use

inferior parts; use OEM replacement

parts only.

Corrosion on the electrical connectors can

cause poor connections, shorts and ground

faults, and/or poor ground connections.

Check at least annually and clean as

required. DO NOT allow corrosion to build

on connections.

Inspect all terminals and make sure they are

tight.

Have the entire AC circuitry tested every

season by an experienced marine electri-

cian, especially the shore power cord. This

will detect any shorts, open wires or ground

faults. Also, have the polarity indicator sys-

tem inspected for proper operation.

Test outlets periodically by pressing the test/

reset buttons in the center of the face plate

to ensure proper operation.

! DANGER

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Explosion or fire from hydrogen gases

produced by lead acid batteries will

cause death or serious injury. DO NOT

smoke or bring a flame near battery

storage area. If ignited by a spark or

flame, gas may explode violently,

causing spraying of battery acid or

fragmentation of the battery.

! DANGER

ELECTROCUTION, FIRE OR

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Contact with live wires or working on

an energized electrical system will

cause electrocution. It can also cause

sparks, resulting in fire and/or explo-

sion. Both cases will result in death or

serious injury. DO NOT work on an

energized system or allow unqualified

personnel to work on the system.

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