Owner`s manual

2870 OFFSHORE
GFI OUTLETS DO NOT PROVIDE 100% PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. EVEN
THOUGH GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTERS PROVIDE PROTECTION BY REDUCING EXPO-
SURE TIME FROM LINE TO GROUND SHOCK HAZARDS, IT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO RE-
CEIVE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM DEFECTIVE APPLIANCES OR POWER TOOLS AND
MISUSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
Refrigerator
Reserved for additional 110-volt equipment.
Battery Charger
Supplies electrical current directly to the automatic battery charger. The battery charger automati-
cally charges and maintains the 12-volt batteries simultaneously when activated. The charger is
fully automatic and is equipped with a volt or amp meter.
Charging can be monitored by using the volt meter in the engine gauge cluster. With the charger
activated, turn the ignition key switch that activates the volt meter to the “ON” position. (DO NOT
START THE ENGINES) Then select the batteries one at a time and read the voltage on the volt
meter. If the batteries are in good condition and charging properly, the volt meter will indicate
between 12 and 14.5 volts. If the reading is below 12 volts, then the battery is not accepting a charge
or the charger is not working properly. Always turn the ignition switch off immediately after the
monitoring is complete. See the battery charger manual for more information.
Accessory
Reserved for additional 110-volt equipment.
4.4 Electrical System Maintenance
12-Volt DC Electrical System Maintenance
At least once a year, spray all exposed electrical components behind the helm, in the transom area
and in the plugs, with a protector. Exterior light fixture bulbs should be removed and the metal
contact areas coated with a non-water soluble lubricant like petroleum jelly or silicone grease. The
sockets should be sprayed with a protector. Care must be taken not to get any oil or petroleum jelly
on the glass portion of the bulbs as this will cause the bulb to overheat and burn out.
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.
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