Battery Switch; Ignition Protection - Sea Ray 175 Sport Owner's Manual

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B. B S
ATTERY WITCH
(I CE O
NTERNATIONAL
The battery switch (Figure 6.3.1) controls the
delivery of DC power from the battery to the engine
and all equipment, lights and accessories using DC
power. The battery switch is located on the aft
starboard side of the cockpit (Figure 6.3.2).
NOTE: The bilge pump and stereo memory are not
shut off by the battery switch. This is to permit the
bilge pump to operate at any time excess fluid
accumulates in the bilge, which can occur when
the boat is docked and unattended. The entire
remaining DC system is turned off with the battery
switch.
B S
ATTERY WITCH
(F . 6.3.1)
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B S L
ATTERY WITCH OCATION
(F . 6.3.2)
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175 Sport
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FWD
PORT STBD

BATTERY SWITCH

LOCATED IN AFT
STARBOARD
COCKPIT
S
LECTRICAL YSTEM
2. I P
GNITION
All electrical components in the engine compartment
must be ignition-protected to avoid the possibility
of creating sparks in a gasoline environment.
Protective terminal covers, such as rubber boots
on electrical connections, must be in place at all
times except when servicing equipment.
Jumper cables are not ignition-protected. DO NOT
USE jumper cables in the engine compartment. The
engine compartment may accumulate dangerous
explosive gasoline fumes/vapors and hydrogen gas
from batteries being charged. A spark produced
when connecting a jumper cable can cause an
explosion.
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE
Use ONLY Marine-rated parts to replace such items
as starters, distributors, alternators, generators, etc.
Do not use automotive parts for these components
or any jumper cables because they are not ignition-
protected and could cause a fire or explosion.
ROTECTION
! DANGER
6.3