BENETEAU Oceanis 351, Manual

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9:05 AM
Rev. 05
WARNING! THE ELECTROLYTE IN A BATTERY IS A SOLUTION
OF SULFURIC ACID. IF ANY SHOULD ENTER THE EYES, RINSE
IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF FRESH WATER,
AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. ELECTROLYTE SPILLED
ON SKIN SHOULD BE RINSED WELL WITH FRESH WATER.
EVEN SMALL AMOUNTS OF ELECTROLYTE SPILLED ON
CLOTHING WILL DESTROY THE CLOTHING.
If the level is low, fill the battery with distilled water and nothing else. The level
of acidity (i.e. the relative density of the electrolyte) should also be checked from
time to time.
CAUTION! USE ONLY PURE DISTILLED WATER TO REPLENISH
ELECTROLYTE LEVELS. THE WATER FROM MANY CITY
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS IS UNSATISFACTORY FOR BATTERY
USE.
Keep battery connections clean and tight. A cup full of strong baking soda
solution and a toothbrush will clean corrosion from the terminals and neutralize
any spilled acid (do not allow any of the solution to enter the battery cells). A
coating of petroleum jelly or silicone grease on the battery terminals will inhibit
corrosion.
11.7. WATER SYSTEM
Check all joints regularly for leaks. Keep the tank(s) filled. If, however, you have
to leave the boat unattended for several months, disconnect the water lines, purge
them, and rinse them thoroughly with vinegar and water so that they do not form
foul-smelling deposits.
Important : If the electric pump continues running when all the taps are closed,
switch off the power supply at once and check the water system to find and
overcome the leak that is causing this.
Check the thru-hulls, seacocks, connectors and hose clamps regularly. Make sure
the seacocks turn freely.
11.8. MARINE HEAD
Maintenance consists of regularly pumping the system out with fresh water and
leaving the holding tank empty whenever possible.
Check the thru-hulls, seacocks, connectors and hose clamps regularly. Make sure
the seacocks turn freely.