Jeanneau CAP CAMARAT 6.5 WA, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance of lead batteries
- Every year check the water levels in the batteries, and if they are low top them up with
distilled water.
- Keep all metallic objects away from the batteries.
- Lead batteries contain sulphuric acid: Be careful not to knock them over whenever handling
them.
7.2.2 Battery switch
- Manual battery switches: to make the system live, manually turn the positive and negative
battery isolator switches.
- All work carried out on a battery must only be carried out by someone
qualified to do so. Whenever working on a battery, wear safety goggles and
protective clothing.
- Never smoke or produce a spark near a battery: risk of an explosion.
- If any acid accidentally splashes on your skin or in your eyes thoroughly
rinse it off immediately with fresh water. See a doctor immediately.
- Never touch the battery terminals: danger of electric shock.
- Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for use and maintenance.
- IT IS IMPERATIVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CHARGER
BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY TERMINALS FOR
MAINTENANCE.
1. Positive battery isolator switch
2. Battery switch of negative terminal
- Turn off all battery breakers before leaving the vessel: risk of damage to
the whole battery bank .
- Avoid operating the battery switches when the batteries are charging.
- Never switch off the battery breakers when the boat's engine is running (risk
of damage to the charging circuit).
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