Owner`s manual

3070 CENTER CONSOLE
Keep the battery tops clean and dry. Dirt and water can conduct electricity from one post to the
other causing the battery to discharge.
The battery posts should be kept free of corrosion. 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 protect them and reduce corrosion.
Battery cables, both hot 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.
NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE BATTERY STORAGE AREA. AVOID STRIK-
ING SPARKS NEAR THE BATTERY. A BATTERY CAN EXPLODE IF A FLAME OR
SPARK IGNITES THE HYDROGEN GAS THE BATTERY EMITS WHILE BEING
CHARGED.
AC Electrical System Maintenance
Periodically inspect all wiring for nicks, chafing, brittleness, improper support, etc. Examine the
shore power cord closely for cracks in the insulation and corrosion in electrical connectors.
Spraying receptacles and electrical connections with an electrical contact cleaner or a metal and
electrical protector will reduce corrosion and improve electrical continuity.
Inspect all wiring for proper support, sound insulation, and tight terminals, paying particular
attention to portable appliance cords and plugs.
The entire 110-volt circuitry, especially the shore power cord, should be seasonally tested for
proper continuity by an experienced electrician. This will detect any shorts, open wires, or
ground faults. Ground fault interrupters should be tested periodically to ensure proper operation
by pressing the test/reset buttons in the center of the face plate. The polarity indicator system also
should be inspected for proper operation.
CORROSION ALLOWED TO BUILD ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN
CAUSE A POOR CONNECTION RESULTING IN SHORTS, GROUND FAULTS OR
POOR GROUND CONNECTIONS. ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS SHOULD BE
CHECKED AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND CLEANED AS REQUIRED. DO NOT AL-
LOW CORROSION TO BUILD ON CONNECTIONS.
THE AC AND DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ALWAYS SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED
FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING THE SYSTEM.
NEVER SERVICE ANY COMPONENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHILE IT IS
ENERGIZED.
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