Connecting/Disconnecting Batteries - Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

All systems: If the battery has insufficient charge, use only a
battery charger to recharge the battery, or remove the battery and
take it to an authorized Malibu dealer or auto parts store that has
the appropriate facilities to safely recharge the battery. If the boat is
out of the water and/or in storage, OFF is the setting for the battery
switch.
Malibu does not recommend the purchase and use of battery
chargers other than the battery charger offered as an option through
your authorized Malibu dealer. The battery charger offered by your
dealer has been selected as best for meeting the requirements of
800 cca batteries.
them as it can lead to the alternator failing much more
quickly than it would normally. Such damage would not
be covered under warranty.
operate to prevent potential swamping of the boat. This
could result in a drain on the battery after an extended
period of time. The only manner in which the automatic
bilge system is OFF is to disconnect the battery cables
from the batteries or remove the batteries. Unless the
boat has been removed from the water, Malibu does not
recommend disconnecting the automatic bilge system.
is comprised of several components, one of which is
sulfuric acid. As with most acids, this is caustic and
corrosive. If it comes in contact with skin, immediately
flush the area with copious amounts of fresh, clean
water. Follow up with medical assistance.
attempt to charge using automotive battery cables or use
another boat battery as the source for charging. Some
amounts of hydrogen gas are emitted during the charging
process. This can be very dangerous. It is critical to
keep all sparks, including lit cigarettes, lighters or any
type of flame, well away from a charging battery. Use
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If a battery(ies) requires a
jump start, do not allow the
alternator to recharge it/
If the battery switch is in the
OFF position, the automatic
bilge system will continue to
Inside the battery is an
electrolyte fluid that allows
the chemical reaction to
provide power. The fluid
If it becomes necessary to
re-charge a battery from an
external source, DO NOT
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the optional battery charger sold by authorized Malibu
dealers, or a similar aftermarket battery charger. Using
the wrong type of charging procedure or improperly
charging a battery can result in an explosion and/or fire
that could lead to serious injury or death.
Use marine-rated batteries only! Never use automotive bat-
teries as they do not have the additional protection necessary to
function in a boat where water and humidity are always factors.
system interruptions that could strand your boat during
an outing. Batteries are placed in molded containers
under the observer seat or in the bow (depending on
the model) to provide extra protection, but it is still
possible for water and the high-humidity associated with
operation on the water to affect batteries. If a battery,
even marine-rated, becomes wet, allow it to dry before
trying to start the engine. Water can cause a short at
the battery terminals, which would prevent operation.
Note that batteries are never covered under Malibu
warranty. Damage to other components due to the use
of inappropriate batteries or failure to properly maintain
batteries is also not covered under warranty.
types can cause damage to the electrical system, which is
not covered under warranty.

Connecting/Disconnecting Batteries

cause catastrophic damage to the alternator. Such damage
is not covered under warranty!
The posts on a battery are marked negative (-) and positive (+),
one of each on top and separate by some space. The battery cables
are color-coded, black for negative and red for positive.
Malibu recommends having your authorized Malibu dealer install
the batteries. Consumers can perform this procedure, provided
common sense safety guides the process.
If batteries have not been previously installed:
Failure to use marine-
rated batteries in your boat
could result in electrical
Batteries used in tandem
must always use the same
chemistry! Mixing battery
DO NOT remove battery
cables from the battery
terminals while the engine
is running! This will likely