ElDeBo 1997 Electrec Powered Pontoon Boat, Electrec Powered Pontoon Boat Owner's Manual
Congratulations
powered pontoon boat. Much of the
ElDeBo
is
powered by an electric motor instead of gas, knowledge of
the on-board power and recharging systems
imanticipated
new
reference. Most
boat are
back
ture
L
BASIC
A.
Hull
The
Boat)
plastic laminate. The material has more than twice the impact
resistance
more
material
fiberglass repairs (see Maintenance section - p. 17).
component materials were selected for their resistance to
corrosion
welded stainless steel.
stainless steel. The ElDeBo has a welded tubular aluminum
frame between the deck and pontoons/hull. The canopy material
for
enclosed in a weather protective boot.
is similar to other pontoon boats, however,
boat. Read this manual carefully and keep it for future
addressed
of
this
and features of the
MATERIALS
and Deck
hull
and deck
are thermoformed
of
resistant to chalking and fading. The ABS/Centrex
is repairable using similar procedures and materials
in a marine environment. The entire
is a vinyl
its resistance to mildew, fading and tearing. The canopy is
on your
power depletion and
of
manual to
of
fiberglass
coated cotton and polyester blend. It was selected
purchase
the questions you might have about your
in this manual. Refer to the sketch in the
familiarize
ElDeBo.
the ElDeBo (an acronym for Electric Deck
from a coextruded ABS and Centrex
(FRP),
All
fasteners axe either aluminum or
of
the ElDeBo electric
information
enhance
yourself
equal or higher gloss, and is far
with
relating to the
because
will
help avoid
reliability
the nomencla-
railing
of
All
system is
it
your
as
other
B.
Flotation
The
ElDeBo is manufactured to National Marine
Manufacturer's
standards.
to
provide the
weight
rated capacity even
Both
carrying capacity. The ElDeBo is
Association
pontoons contain closed cell polystyrene foam
necessary
if
both
(TnGVIMA)
flotation
pontoons become completely
1
construction and safety
to support the boat's rated
capable
of
carrying
its
flooded.
Periodically
water
avoid
pumps are connected via fused circuit. The fuse is located in
the electrical
C.
Lighting
The
There
light
courtesy lights that
controls.
cal
II,
TAKING
A.
Upon delivery of
1. Warranty Registration Card - Please read and
registration
Each pontoon has a bilge pump installed at the stem.
open the
from
rain
carrying unnecessary weight in the pontoons. The bilge
junction
ElDeBo is outfitted
axe red and green bow lights and an "all round" stem
mounted to the canopy. There are also nine individual
All
lighting is 12
junction box under the starboard helm
access
and condensation. Pump the pontoons out to
box under the starboard helm
illuminate
hatches and check for accumulated
seat.
with
complete navigation
the
floor,
boarding
Volts
DC and is fused in the electri-
seat.
lighting.
areas
DELIVERY
your
new
ElDeBo
card and send it to Leisure
you should receive:
fill
out the
Life
Limited.
and helm
2.
Loose
that are packed
(2)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
3. Fuses and Prop Pins - Extra
bag and taped to the inside
in
Parts Package
with
Battery tie-down straps
Male
Male
Black and red striped battery jumper
Rudder blade
Entertainment table
Motor
Battery
Guest Battery Charger owner's manual
the starboard helm compartment.
12VDC
12VDC
prop
with
wiring
-
Locate the
the boat. You should have:
electrical
electrical accessory plug for the helm
with
nut and shear pin and two
schematic diagram
trolling
pin and ring
with
pedestal
fuses are sealed in a plastic
of
the electrical junction box cover
2
motor plug for the bow
package
wire
of loose parts
spare
shear pins
4.
MSO (Manufacturer's Statement
you
would a title
will
need it to register your boat
It
would
of the
required.
the
Serial
Date
Purchased
5.
Batteries
boat,
ies.
be
following
The serial number
rear of the starboard pontoon.
Number:
of Purchase:
From:
-
purchase
They
should
capacity each.
tions
that
are
to a car. It's your
valuable
at
this point to make a permanent record
information
If
the
dealer
four
12
be
Carefully
has
volt
DC Deep Cycle
size F27 and have 105
follow
located in a plastic sleeve under the starboard
of
with
in
case
is
found on the
Origin) - Think
proof
of ownership and you
the state.
future service or parts
silver
metal tag
not provided batteries for your
the battery
RV/Marine
to
165 amp hours
installation
batter-
instmc-
of it
are
on
of
side cushion. The instructions include a schematic diagram of
the
battery locations
tion
sheet
folded under the plastic covered diagram.
and
cormections and
a detailed instruc-
as
NOTE:
you
battery
charger.
your
CAUTION:
New batteries are not necessarily
buy them. You may want to attach the
charger
This
first
excursion.
to
the batteries
will
ensure your batteries are
per
the diagram and plug in the
Before you connect the green
fully
charged when
leads
from
fully
charged
tagged
wires in
the starboard compartment, make sure the positive (red)
and
negative
(black) wires in the port side compartment are
not touching each other. Connect the short red and black
striped jumper wire last.
B.
Transporting
Do
not transport your boat
trip
from
the launch site
The
ElDeBo
to
with
the batteries installed. A short
the cottage
is
fine,
but the batteries
the
on
should
the
helm arm rest, seat cushions and side seat cushions, and the
velcro attached cover plates on each side of the helm rest.
Store
off
C.
Applying Registration Decals
Apply
mended by your state. Clean the
will
spray cleaner. Rinse
or
the
degrees
IIL
ELECTRICAL
A.
Battery Installation
The
volt
monitor
pumps, radio and
DC.
in
DC
diagram
board
be removed during extended trips, to avoid damaging
charger
while
be applied
acetone
surface is clean and dry and the temperature is above 50
from
shifting
them in your tow vehicle to prevent them
trailering.
your boat
Fahrenheit.
registration
with
because
batteries.
numbers in the
detergent/soap and water or some
thoroughly.
it may attack the
Follow
application directions on
Be sure to also remove the
location
hull
surface where the
Do not use a chemical solvent
hull
material.
from
blowing
recom-
decals
kind
Make sure
decals.
SYSTEMS
ElDeBo
DC electrical system.
The
order to operate both the 24
system and to provide
seat
has both a 12
ran
on 24
ElDeBo
and
written
cushion.
volt
DC electrical system and a 24
Only
the motor and
volt
DC.
All
other components
accessory
must have at least
instractions on the underside
plug sockets) operate on 12
four
12
volt
DC system and the 12
adequate
ran
time.
helm
battery
(lights,
volt
DC batteries
Refer to the
of the
star-
of
volt
volt
Purchase
for
your
IES.
they
amperage
until
overall
threaded post connectors for
only
ElDeBo.
Although
are not designed to provide a constant
output.
totally
discharged, there
capacity.
group F27 size
DO
NOT USE
automotive starting batteries are 12
When
Also,
automotive batteries do not have
Maruie/RV
AUTOMOTIVE
an automotive battery is run down
will
be some permanent loss of
multiple
Deep Cycle batteries
flow
wire
attachments.
BATTER-
volt
of
mediimi
DC,
In
contrast, Deep Cycle
provide a steady
again
to or
may
have been discharged
Marine/RV
ies
are
sold.
B.
Battery Charging
One
of
the most convenient features
has a built-in
four
deep
cycle batteries
degree
The
current
current
of discharge (how much the batteries
battery charger operates
and converts this energy
(10 amps DC through each pair of output wires
flow
near their
batteries
battery charger
the charger). The charger
its
12
volt
DC amperes output
This
feature prevents battery damage
Marine/RV
of
power
original
rated capacity even though they
until
from a dealer
with
in 12
hours
on
is
designed to automatically reduce
as
charger maintains the batteries in a state
as it
is
plugged in.
batteries
and can
are
designed
be
recharged again and
to
"dead." Purchase Deep Cycle
or
anywhere
of
the
12VDC
ElDeBo,
is
batter-
that
it
enough capacity to charge
or
less depending upon the
are
run down).
110/120
to 20
volt
amps
AC household
of
12
volt
DC
from
the batteries reach
from
overcharging.
of full
full
charge
charge.
The
as
long
If
batteries
started, the more deeply discharged battery
higher
ies
will
fully
nance mode
ing
the possibility of overcharging.
Battery Charger instruction manual carefully
ing
the
service
level
be
are at
charged
different discharge levels when charging
until
all batteries
at
the same rate.
charged, the charger
to
keep your batteries
batteries.
The manual also contains warranty
information.
will
be
charged
are
equal,
at
which
time all batter-
After
batteries have been
will
automatically switch to mainte-
at
peak charge
NOTE:
while
Read
the
before
avoid-
Guest
charg-
and
CAUTION: THE BATTERY CHARGER OPERATES
110/120
FOLLOW
VENT INJURY OR DEATH FROM
AC
(STANDARD
HOUSE
HOLD CURRENT).
THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ELECTRIC
TO
PRE-
SHOCK.
is
at
ON
a
Be
sure that the extension cord used to bring
AC
power to the boat (typically moored at a dock or on a
trailer
Circuit
accidently
extension cord would receive
fatal
inunediately
The
This
battery compaitment and prevents
ping
NOTE:
in your driveway) is protected by a
Interrupter
fell
unless
the
stops
male plug
ensures
into
that the extension cord connection
the water
into
from
(GFCI).
If the extension cord outlet
the water, anyone in the water near the
an
electric shock that could
circuit was protected
the
flow
of electricity if a direct short occurs.
the battery charger
or
being exposed
by a GFCI A GFCI
is
purposely made short.
the
connection
to
rain
Always keep the seat cushion installed over the
110/120
Ground
is
inside
from
or
high waves.
Fault
drop-
battery compartment when the extension cord is connected
to the charger.
sit
in place without pinching the extension cord.
STORE ANY GEAR, TOOLS, ROPE, ETC.
BATTERY
C.
Battery
There
One
are
is
located
Charge
green indicator lights
indicator
batteries
charge
at
as
indicator
the state of voltage output
The
helm
draw
the stereo
charge
on
the batteries i.e. the motor
is
The compartment
COMPARTMENTS.
Level
two battery
at
the helm. The other
the helm
if
they
is
indicator
on,
etc.
Indicators
charge
(LED'S)
will
are a single
level
on the charger. The
read the state of
24
basically a voltmeter that attempts
of
the batteries
will
be
Read
the helm charge indicator only
is
formed
so the
cushion
DO NOT
IN
THE
indicators
is
on
two pair
the
ElDeBo.
of
red
charge
charge
volt
DC battery. The helm
of all the
at a point in time.
greatly affected
is
mnning, lights
if
there
to
are on,
when there is nothing drawing power from the batteries.
Volt
be
the
and
read
is
will
a
A
complicating factor
"rebound" (increase in voltage)
idle
for some time after a power drain
mining
the state of
is
charge
that
12
volt
if
of
the batteries
DC batteries
they
are
is
disconnected. Deter-
by
will
allowed
to
viewing the
tend
to
remain
charge
level
gauge
off will
The
gauge
longer
described above.
at the
helm
provide a "worst
will
actually show a small
the batteries are
NOTE:
immediately after everything is turned
case"
charge
level
reading.
increase in charge the
left
idle due to the rebound effect
To avoid being stranded with
dead batteries, hmit the distance traveled from shore or the
nearest recharging location as the indicator
begins
to read
1/2 charge when all power draws are turned off.
The
battery charger has two pair
lights
that indicate the batteries' "state of charge". As you plug
in
the charger to an 110/120
both
red lights
provides
the
batteries' voltage increases (increases in state of charge),
both
the red and green lights
the
"absorption"
need some charging.
charger enters the
will
come on.
the "bulk" of the energy to recharge the batteries.
phase.
The red hghts indicate the batteries
When
"float"
stage
charge condition (the batteries are
use).
There may be some discrepancy between the state of
charge readings on the charger
helm.
Defer to the
When
the charger is plugged in the
register
read
charger
charger
above the
the true
disconnected and all other systems off (see battery
trouble shooting guide in the back of the Guest
helm
gauge
full
charge mark.
state
of charge of the batteries with the
of red
and green indicator
volt
AC extension cord, one or
During
will
only
this
phase
the charger
come on. The charger enters
the green
light
is on, the
and keeps the batteries at peak
fiiUy
charged and ready to
LED's
and the
gauge
at the
as a more accurate reading.
helm
gauge
The helm
needle may
gauge
will
As
only
manual).
D.
12 Volt
The
Volt
courtesy
DC
ElDeBo
DC: the
lights,
Electrical
has several components that are powered by 12
1. Navigation Lights
The
ElDeBo
is equipped
System Features
navigation
hghts, bilge pumps, stereo radio,
and two accessory plugs.
with
port and starboard bow hghts and
7
an
all-round
controlled
the helm and 3 amp fuse located in the
starboard helm
light
in the center
of
the canopy. The lights are
by a switch located on the electrical control panel on
junction
seat.
At dusk or dawn or during the hours of
box under the
darkness, both bow and all-round lights must be on when the
boat is moving.
the all round
If
you
are anchored or
light
on. The control switch has three positions:
drifting,
you must have
Anchor
•
Off
(all-round
light
only)
• Navigation (both bow and all-round lights on)
Be
sure the lights are not obstmcted by
gear
or
accessories.
2. Bilge Fumps
Each
pontoon is equipped
sation
and accumulated water
are controlled by a three position switch at the helm and
amp fuse located in the
seat.
Moving
pump.
Moving
The
center position is off.
move
the water down to about a 1/2" to 3/4" before it sucks air.
Once this occurs, it
be shut off
pumps dry.
and
will
the switch to the right activates the starboard
the switch to the
will
To avoid unnecessary wear, do not run the
The residual 1/2"
not harm anything in the pontoon.
with a bilge pump to remove conden-
seepage
from
rain.
Both
pumps
a 2
jimction
box under the starboard hehn
left
activates the port pump.
NOTE:
Each pump
will
only
re-
not remove any more water and it can
of
water
is
of no
consequence
Access each pump through the circular inspection plate on each
side
of
the rear deck. Remove the
mounting
access
port for cleaning. Inspect the pumps periodically and
clean out
stand. Then
pieces
of
foam
lift
the entire pump assembly up to the
that may clog the water intake
wing
nut at the top
of
the
fins.
3. Radio/Tape Player
The
AM/FM
application.
amp
fuse
that is located behind the stereo body. To
I
radio
cassette
player is manufactured for a marine
The electrical circuitry is protected by an
access
8
in-line 3
the
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