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electrician. If a device's circuit breaker trips regularly, inspect the wiring for an
obvious short or have the unit inspected by a repair facility. Do not try to defeat the
purpose of the circuit breaker or you could create a hazard.
Periodically, check the batteries' electrolyte and top it up with water – more often if you
find yourself adding significant amounts. Use distilled water; tap water may contain
minerals that shorten a battery's life. Disconnect the batteries, clean their terminals,
coat the mating surfaces with Vaseline and reconnect them.
Caution: Observe safety precautions when working on or near batteries,
which contain acid and hydrogen.
If any modifications or additions are required, we suggest calling the factory or
consulting an experienced marine electrician. If you are considering any changes, even
if you do not intend to do the work yourself, we recommend reading a book on marine
electrical systems so you understand what is involved.
Water and Propane Systems
Check the hose connections of the fresh water system quarterly. Hose clamps should be
tight, but not so tight that the hose material appears crushed.
We recommend that you close seacocks any time you leave the boat. If you choose not
to do this, the seacocks should be opened and closed at least quarterly, to ensure they
will close if necessary. Annually, or whenever the boat is out of the water, inspect the
seacocks for growths or blockages, then lubricate them with a Teflon lubricant or
vegetable oil.
Connections in the propane lines should be checked when changing tanks, and at least
quarterly, to ensure they do not leak. You can do this easily by turning off all the
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