Specifications

Salt Water Boating
IF YOU USE YOUR BOAT IN SALT WATER, FRESH WATER FLUSHING
OF YOUR ENGINE AND COOLING SYSTEM IS A MUST.
Flushing the system by running the boat in fresh water is a good way to flush
the engine, but it must be done immediately. If this is not possible, Correct
Craft offers a optional fresh water flush kit. The relief valve in this fitting
prevents excessive water pressure from being applied to your engine. We
strongly recommend the use of this system for boats that are used in salt water.
Battery Maintenance
WARNING: The battery cables should be removed from the battery
when the boat is placed in storage, on display, or in transit. This will
eliminate the possibility of the engine accidentally starting without a
supply of cooling water and damaging the engine.
Here are several suggestions for the care and cleaning of your marine
battery:
• DO wear eye protection and rubber gloves when working on or around
batteries.
• DO take care when connecting or disconnecting a battery charger. Be sure the
charger is turned off and unplugged from power source when you clip on/off
the connecting clamps. Make sure you have a solid connection with the
charging clamps. Poor connections are common causes of electrical arcs
which can cause an explosion. Follow the instructions.
• DO use a voltmeter or hydrometer to check the battery charge condition.
• DO NOT smoke or bring a flame near a battery at any time.
• DO NOT have your head directly above a battery when making or breaking
electrical connections.
• DO NOT use a metal object to spark between battery posts to check if the
battery is charged.
• DO NOT make or break electrical circuits at the battery terminals; a spark
usually occurs when a live circuit is opened or made.
To clean your battery, remove and wash down the battery case with a diluted
ammonia or baking soda/water solution to neutralize the acid, then flush with
fresh water. Keep the fill/vent caps tight so the neutralizing solution does not
get into the battery cells.
The electrolyte level should be checked every 30 days. Add distilled water to
maintain the level between the top of the plates and the bottom of the fill/vent
cap. Do not overfill and remember that batteries contain sulfuric acid which
can cause severe burns.
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