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Care and storage

Chil Cool Technology vinyl upholstery (3) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead
Cleaning & Care (red).
Chil Cool Technology vinyl upholstery is a (4) Unfasten the battery strap, and then re-
new material that is cooler to the touch than move the battery from the boat.
standard marine vinyl.
Easy care is required to maintain its longevity 2 3 2
and cooling properties. 4
(1) Mix a solution 30:1, (30 parts warm water
and 1 part mild NON-BLEACH liquid dish
soap).
(2) Apply and rub with a soft damp cloth.
(3) Rinse with clean warm water and wipe
dry. 1
Do use these or similar cleaners 1
 Mild NON-bleach soap & water 1 Positive (+) battery lead (red)
 409 ® 2 Negative (–) battery lead (black)
®
 Boat Bling Mild Soap Sauce 3 Ground lead (black)
®
 Boat Bling Vinyl Sauce 4 Battery strap
 Babes™ Seat Soap
To store the battery:
Do not use these or similar cleaners (1) Clean the battery casing and terminals
 NO 303 ® using a mixture of baking soda and water
 NO Starbrite ® (one tablespoon of baking soda to one
 NO Meguiar’s ® cup of water).
 NO Fantastic ® (2) Apply dielectric grease or petroleum jelly
 NO eraser sponges to the battery terminals and to all ex-
posed connectors.
Failure to care for your vinyl properly or use of (3) If the battery will be stored for a longer
improper cleaners will damage your vinyl. period, check its state of charge (use a
hydrometer or a voltmeter and load tes-
Battery care ter) at least once a month and recharge
If the boat will not be used for more than a the battery if it gets too low.
month, remove the battery and store it in a
cool, dark place. To charge the battery:
The battery is located in the engine compart- (1) Remove the caps from the cells. Add dis-
ment. tilled water if necessary to top up the
To remove the battery: electrolyte to the proper level.
(1) Turn the battery switch to the OFF posi- (2) Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-
tion. (See page 39.) structions for charging. WARNING!
(2) Disconnect the ground lead (black) and When charging a battery, keep it well
the negative (–) battery lead (black). away from sparks and open flames, as

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