pop out from the inner surface. The receptacle and the
circuit are now off.
Sulfuric acid in batteries can cause severe
burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or cloth-
ing. Wear goggles, rubber gloves and protec-
tive apron when working with batteries. In case
of skin contact, flush with water at least 15 min-
utes. If swallowed, drink large quantities of
water or milk. Follow with Milk of Magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get medical at-
Push the red reset button in until it clicks to reset it. If it
does not reset, there is either a short in the circuit or the
equipment being used, or a ground fault in the equip-
ment. Unplug all appliances and reset the GFCI. One
at a time, plug the equipment back in and turn it on. The
item that causes the GFCI to trip is the problem item
and should not be used.
H - 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
A. Battery Maintenance
Disconnect the battery before working on elec-
trical or ignition system to prevent electrical
shock and accidental ignition.
Be sure to keep the batteries charged. Also, keep the
batteries clean, especially the terminals and connection
B. Electrical Wiring Maintenance
ment, improper support, etc. Spraying the electrical con-
nections with an electrical connection cleaner will reduce
corrosion and improve electrical continuity.
Check the battery fluid level often, especially when a
charger/converter is being used. Recharge a battery
indicating a low voltage. Determine the reason for the
discharge. Alternating battery usage with dual batteries
is important. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual
for additional information on care and maintenance of
DO NOT allow corrosion to build up on connec-
tions. This can cause equipment to operate im-
TheAmerican Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has pub-
lished a standard for the color coding of boat wiring.
Four Winns voluntarily complies with these standards
so the owner of the new boat can install new equip-
ment or troubleshoot the electrical system. The follow-
ing table summarizes the color code system
Batteries produce hydrogen and oxygen gases
when being charged. These explosive gases
escape through the vent/fill caps and may form
an explosive atmosphere around the battery if
the ventilation is poor. This gas may remain
around the battery for several hours after charg-
ing. Sparks or flames can ignite the gas and
cause an explosion.
Fire or Explosion Hazard!
Only qualified personnel should install batter-
ies and perform electrical system maintenance.
Do not expose batteries to open flame or
sparks. Do not smoke near batteries.
Sundowner™ Owner’s Manual
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|Tags||Four Winns Sundowner 205, Four Winns Sundowner 225, Four Winns Sundowner 245, Four Winns Sundowner 285|
|Model Year||2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008|
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