J&J Amusements Bumper Boat 2014 Service Manual page 168

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STORAGE
BATTERIES
When your boats are not in use and your park is closing for the season, it is a good idea to winterize your bumper boat
batteries. To do this, there are a few steps to follow in order to maximize your batteries' life. The first is to fill each battery
up with water and fully charge each battery; this is to keep the batteries from freezing, because a fully charged battery
typically won't freeze. The next step is to keep that battery fully charged; how cold your winter gets determines when
you recharge your battery. Over time, the battery self-discharges and 5-6 weeks (3-4 weeks if your area is really cold) is a
good period of time in between each recharge until a battery goes back into use. When storing your batteries, it is a good
idea to keep them in a cool, dry place, away from the elements, to keep from damaging the shell. When you're ready for
spring, just recharge the batteries a day before and reconnect them to your boats (making sure everything checks out).
MOTOR
Inspect all electrical connections and seal them with corrosion block. Thoroughly wash and dry the motor cover. Polish
and wax the surface of the gelcoat. You can store motors upright or flat, but make sure motors are stored free from moisture
and high humidity.
TUBE
Thoroughly wash and dry the tube. Deflate tubes and store them flat. In time, folds will damage the tube surface and cause
leaks, so if there is a lack of storage space, try to minimize the number of folds.
CLEANING AND WAXING
Storing a dirty bumper boat can lead to corrosion, since dirt retains moisture. Thoroughly wash and dry the bumper boat.
Polish and wax all painted/gelcoat surfaces. Spray corrosion block on all electrical connections.
What do you clean your boat tubes with if you have hard water buildup as well as liquid chlorine on your boats?
303 Cleaner & Spot Remover utilizes a proprietary blend of sequester agents, surfactants, and hyper-wetting agents to lift
and suspend oil, grease and dirt to be easily wiped/rinsed away. It is extremely safe and may be used on all water-safe
fabrics and surfaces. The cleaning action increases with warm water, agitation and a longer "dwell time."
STORAGE AREA AND COVERING
Select a storage area, such as a garage or storage room, that is free from moisture and high humidity. The daily temperature
change should be minimal. Do not store boats in direct sunlight or near open flames or sparks. Selecting the proper cover
is important. An unvented, airtight cover may lead to corrosion and rust due to trapped moisture/vapor. Use a vented
cover, which will allow moisture to escape rather than retaining it.
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