BENETEAU OCEANIS 58, Owner'S Manual

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Electrical equipment
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B
ATTERIES
Battery charging is achieved through the alternator coupled to the engine or through use of the 220 V shore
charger.
Keep the batteries charged enough (essential to ensure them a correct service life).
Make the most of time alongside to use the 220 V shore charger so as to start out sailing with fully charged
batteries.
Always check the condition of the batteries and charge system before putting to sea.
B
ATTERY SWITCH
The electricity onboard is 24 V DC.
The electrical system consists of service batteries.
The batteries supply power to all the functions on board.
The engine has its own battery.
Switch on the electricity by turning the positive and negative battery switches (24 V).
B
ATTERY CHARGER
Operation
The battery charger operates based on a signal processor that converts alternating current (220V or 110V)
into a direct current (12V). The operation of the charger is fully automatic, after selecting the type of battery
and load type (Refer to the instructions for use).
1. Service 24V battery set
(4 x 140A)
2. Service 24V battery set
additional (4 x 140A)
W
ARNING
-Never work on a live electric fitting.
-Do not touch battery terminals, risk of
electric shock.
P
RECAUTION
-Switch off the electrical system with the
battery switches when the boat is
unattended.
-Never leave the vessel unattended with the
mains electricity switched on.
-Turn off the electrical system with the
battery switches and circuit breakers before
gaining access to the rear of the electrical
panels.
-Check the level of maintainable lead
batteries.
A
DVICE
- R
ECOMMENDATION
-It is recommended that you switch off all
electrical devices before turning off the
battery switches.
-Turn off all battery breakers before leaving
the vessel (risk of total battery park).