Dc Electrical; Batteries; Battery Box; Battery Selector Switch - Quicksilver 605 Pilothouse Owner's Manual

Quicksilver 605PH— Electrical Systems
1. DC Electrical System
The DC electrical system is powered by a single battery, and is kept charged by the engine driven
alternator.
2. Battery
Refer to your engine owner's manual for exact battery requirements.
To remove the battery cables:
1. Turn off all items drawing power from the battery.
2. Turn the battery switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the negative cable first, then the positive cable.
To replace the cables, install the positive cable first, then the negative cable.

3. Battery Box

The battery box, located in the aft bilge, houses the battery. This box can be accessed via the
starboard aft cockpit floor hatch. The battery can be installed or removed by loosening the strap and
removing the lid on the battery box. It should always be installed and secured within the battery box
installed on your boat. This will ensure that the battery will not move around while the boat is
underway.
Never use an open flame in the battery storage area. Avoid
striking sparks in the battery area.
4. Battery Switch
Your vessel is equipped with a battery switch to control the delivery of DC power from the battery.
The battery switch is located on the starboard side under the starboard aft coaming cap. When you
turn the battery switch to the ON position, power is provided from the battery to the entire boat. To
turn on power, rotate the switch clockwise 90 degrees to the ON position.
NOTE: Never operate or turn off the battery switch when the engine is running as it may cause
The bilge pump still draws power from the battery, even if
the switch is set to OFF. This is especially important for the
bilge pump, so that it can operate anytime excess fluid
accumulates in the bilge, which can occur when the boat is
docked and unattended.
Battery Switch Operation
OFF Position
Always disconnect the battery before doing any work on the
electrical system. Never turn off the battery switches or
disconnect the battery cables while the engines are running.
Never work on the electrical system while the system is
energized. Never leave the craft unattended with the
electrical system energized.
ON Position
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