Chapter 11: Electrical System - Bayliner 160 Owner's Manual

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Chapter 11: Electrical System

• To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, NEVER install knife switches or other arcing
devices in the fuel compartments.
• NEVER substitute automotive parts for marine parts. Electrical, ignition and fuel system
parts were designed and manufactured to comply with rules and regulations that minimize
risks of fire and explosion.
• DO NOT modify the electrical systems or relevant drawings.
• Have qualified personnel install batteries and/or perform electrical system maintenance.
• Visually and by smell (sniff test), check the engine and fuel compartments for fumes or
accumulation of fuel.
• Minimize the danger of fire and explosion by not exposing the batteries to open flame or
sparks. NEVER smoke anywhere near the batteries.
SHOCK & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
NEVER disconnect the battery cables while the engine is running since it can cause
damage to your boat's electrical system components.
Electrical connections are prone to corrosion. To reduce corrosion caused electrical problems,
keep all electrical connections clean and apply a spray-on protectant that is designed to protect
connections from corrosion.
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DANGER!
EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK & EXPLOSION HAZARD!
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WARNING!
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD!
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CAUTION!
NOTICE
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