L BASIC MATERIALS - Electric Powered Deck Boats

1 Congratulations on your purchase of the ElDeBo Electric Powered pontoon boat . Much of the information relating to the ElDeBo is similar to other pontoon Boats , however, because it is Powered by an Electric motor instead of gas, knowledge of the on-board power and recharging systems will help avoid imanticipated power depletion and enhance reliability of your new boat . Read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. Most of the questions you might have about your boat are addressed in this manual. Refer to the sketch in the back of this manual to familiarize yourself with the nomencla-ture and features of the ElDeBo. L BASIC MATERIALS A. Hull and Deck The hull and deck of the ElDeBo (an acronym for Electric Deck boat ) are thermoformed from a coextruded ABS and Centrex plastic laminate.

2 The material has more than twice the impact resistance of fiberglass (FRP), equal or higher gloss, and is far more resistant to chalking and fading. The ABS/Centrex material is repairable using similar procedures and MATERIALS as fiberglass repairs (see Maintenance section - p. 17). All other component MATERIALS were selected for their resistance to corrosion in a marine environment. The entire railing system is welded stainless steel. All fasteners axe either aluminum or stainless steel. The ElDeBo has a welded tubular aluminum frame between the deck and pontoons/hull. The canopy mate-rial is a vinyl coated cotton and polyester blend. It was selected for its resistance to mildew, fading and tearing. The canopy is enclosed in a weather protective boot.

3 B. Flotation The ElDeBo is manufactured to National Marine Manufacturer's Association (TnGVIMA) construction and safety standards. Both pontoons contain closed cell polystyrene foam to provide the necessary flotation to support the boat 's rated weight carrying capacity. The ElDeBo is capable of carrying its rated capacity even if both pontoons become completely 1 flooded. Each pontoon has a bilge pump installed at the stem. Periodically open the access hatches and check for accumulated water from rain and condensation. Pump the pontoons out to avoid carrying unnecessary weight in the pontoons. The bilge pumps are connected via fused circuit. The fuse is located in the electrical junction box under the starboard helm seat. C. Lighting The ElDeBo is outfitted with complete navigation lighting.

4 There axe red and green bow lights and an "all round" stem light mounted to the canopy. There are also nine individual courtesy lights that illuminate the floor, boarding areas and helm controls. All lighting is 12 Volts DC and is fused in the electri-cal junction box under the starboard helm seat. II, TAKING DELIVERY A. Upon delivery of your new ElDeBo you should receive: 1. Warranty Registration Card - Please read and fill out the registration card and send it to Leisure Life Limited. 2. Loose Parts Package - Locate the package of loose parts that are packed with the boat . You should have: (2) Battery tie-down straps (1) Male 12 VDC electrical trolling motor plug for the bow (1) Male 12 VDC electrical accessory plug for the helm (1) Black and red striped battery jumper wire (1) Rudder blade with pin and ring (1) Entertainment table with pedestal (1) Motor prop with nut and shear pin and two spare shear pins (1) Battery wiring schematic diagram (1) Guest Battery Charger owner's manual 3.

5 Fuses and Prop Pins - Extra fuses are sealed in a plastic bag and taped to the inside of the electrical junction box cover in the starboard helm compartment. 2 4. MSO (Manufacturer's Statement of Origin) - Think of it as you would a title to a car. It's your proof of ownership and you will need it to register your boat with the state. It would be valuable at this point to make a permanent record of the following information in case future service or parts are required. The serial number is found on the silver metal tag on the rear of the starboard pontoon. Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Purchased From: 5. Batteries - If the dealer has not provided batteries for your boat , purchase four 12 volt DC Deep Cycle RV/Marine batter-ies.

6 They should be size F27 and have 105 to 165 amp hours of capacity each. Carefully follow the battery installation instmc-tions that are located in a plastic sleeve under the starboard side cushion. The instructions include a schematic diagram of the battery locations and cormections and a detailed instruc-tion sheet folded under the plastic covered diagram. NOTE: New batteries are not necessarily fully charged when you buy them. You may want to attach the leads from the battery charger to the batteries per the diagram and plug in the charger. This will ensure your batteries are fully charged on your first excursion. CAUTION: Before you connect the green 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.

7 Connect the short red and black striped jumper wire last. B. Transporting The ElDeBo Do not transport your boat with the batteries installed. A short trip from the launch site to the cottage is fine, but the batteries should be removed during extended trips, to avoid damaging the charger from shifting batteries. Be sure to also remove the helm arm rest, seat cushions and side seat cushions, and the velcro attached cover plates on each side of the helm rest. Store them in your tow vehicle to prevent them from blowing off while trailering. C. Applying Registration Decals Apply your boat registration numbers in the location recom-mended by your state. Clean the hull surface where the decals will be applied with detergent/soap and water or some kind of spray cleaner.

8 Rinse thoroughly. Do not use a chemical solvent or acetone because it may attack the hull material . Make sure the surface is clean and dry and the temperature is above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Follow application directions on decals. IIL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS A. Battery Installation The ElDeBo has both a 12 volt DC electrical system and a 24 volt DC electrical system. Only the motor and helm battery monitor ran on 24 volt DC. All other components (lights, pumps, radio and accessory plug sockets) operate on 12 volt DC. The ElDeBo must have at least four 12 volt DC batteries in order to operate both the 24 volt DC system and the 12 volt DC system and to provide adequate ran time. Refer to the diagram and written instractions on the underside of the star-board seat cushion.

9 Purchase only group F27 size Maruie/RV Deep Cycle batteries for your ElDeBo. DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE BATTER-IES. Although automotive starting batteries are 12 volt DC, they are not designed to provide a constant flow of mediimi amperage output. When an automotive battery is run down until totally discharged, there will be some permanent loss of overall capacity. Also, automotive batteries do not have threaded post connectors for multiple wire attachments. In contrast, Deep Cycle Marine/RV batteries are designed to provide a steady flow of power and can be recharged again and again to or near their original rated capacity even though they may have been discharged until "dead." Purchase Deep Cycle Marine/RV batteries from a dealer or anywhere 12 VDC batter-ies are sold.

10 B. Battery Charging One of the most convenient features of the ElDeBo, is that it has a built-in battery charger with enough capacity to charge four deep cycle batteries in 12 hours or less depending upon the degree of discharge (how much the batteries are run down). The battery charger operates on 110/120 volt AC household current and converts this energy to 20 amps of 12 volt DC current (10 amps DC through each pair of output wires from the charger). The charger is designed to automatically reduce its 12 volt DC amperes output as the batteries reach full charge. This feature prevents battery damage from overcharging. The charger maintains the batteries in a state of full charge as long as it is plugged in. If batteries are at different discharge levels when charging is started, the more deeply discharged battery will be charged at a higher level until all batteries are equal, at which time all batter-ies will be charged at the same rate.