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• Fuel fumes are heavier than air and will collect in the bilge areas where they can be acci-
dently ignited. Visually and by smell (sniff test), check the engine and fuel compartments for
fumes or accumulation of fuel. Always operate the bilge blowers for at least four minutes
prior to engine starting, electrical system maintenance or activation of electrical devices.
• Minimize the danger of fire and explosion by not exposing batteries to open flame or
sparks. It is also important that no one smoke anywhere near the batteries.
SHOCK & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
Never disconnect the battery cables while the engine is running since damage may
occur 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.
DC Electrical System
Your boat is equipped with a 12 volt DC (direct current) system. The
DC breaker panel is located at the helm, just below the ignition panel.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
• Fuses and circuit breakers for engines and main accessory power are
on the DC main distribution panel and on the battery switch panel.
• Electronics power is provided at the helm station.
• Some equipment, such as depth finders, may have secondary fuse
protection at the unit.
Batteries
The batteries installed on your boat supply electricity for lights,
accessories as well as engine and optional generator starting.
• The starboard engine battery supplies accessory power and the
port engine battery supplies power to the optional generator.
• The port and starboard engine battery conditions can be read on
the helm's instrument panel voltage gauges (voltmeters).
Battery Maintenance
• Periodically remove the battery caps and check the electrolyte
level; if the zinc plates are exposed, add distilled water until they
are covered.
• Corroded battery terminals can be cleaned with baking soda and
water. After cleaning the terminals, coat them with a light film of
battery terminal lubricant and tighten all battery connections.
WARNING!
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FIRE, OPEN FLAME & EXPLOSION HAZARD!
!
CAUTION!
NOTICE
3055 EL Ciera Sunbridge • Owner's Manual Supplement
Chapter 2: Components/Systems
DC PANEL
BATTERY LOCATIONS
STARBOARD ENGINE/
ACCESSORY BATTERY
AFT
PORT ENGINE/OPTIONAL
GENERATOR BATTERY
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