Owner`s manual

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Direct Battery Charging
See ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on page 7-1 for charging
trolling motor batteries information.
Secure the battery compartment doors in the OPEN
position. Observing polarity, connect the battery
charger to the battery posts.
Onboard Charger
Charging through the optional onboard charger can be
performed by securing the battery compartment doors
in the OPEN position. Plug a properly grounded
extension cord into a 110-volt AC outlet. Place the
receptacle end into the permanently mounted charger
inlet on the boat. Charging will begin automatically.
CORROSION PROTECTION
Galvanic Corrosion
Galvanic corrosion (electrolysis) is the breakup of
metals due to the effects of electrolytic action. When
dissimilar metals are immersed in a conductive fluid
such as salt water, an electric current is produced,
similar to the action of a battery. The softest of the
metals will be the first to become damaged. If not
stopped, a great deal of damage could occur.
If you operate in salt, polluted, or brackish waters, your
boat should be equipped with a transom-mounted zinc
anode to prevent damage to those metal parts coming
in contact with the water. By design, the anode is self-
sacrificing. It is slowly eroded by electrolytic action and
requires periodic inspection for deterioration. If the zinc
anode shows extreme erosion, it must be replaced for
continued protection.
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