Marquis 720 FLY, Owner'S Manual

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2 . Neutralize the acid in the electrolyte by pouring baking soda on the spill .
3 . Remove the neutralized electrolyte, using a disposable rag or paper towel .
4 . Replace damaged/leaking battery .
Batteries are relatively maintenance free; however, to increase the batteries effectiveness and life perform the following:
Keep the batteries fully charged at all times . Batteries that are kept fully or near fully charged last longer than batteries stored •
with a partial charge . The charge level of the batteries can be monitored using the voltmeters on the helm instrument panel
(engine batteries) or tribulation panel (accessory batteries) .
Inspect the batteries at least once every 30 days for corrosion, loose wiring, dirt, etc .
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DISCONNECT THE bATTERIES bEFORE CLEANING.
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Periodically clean the battery terminals and cable connections . Remove any accumulation of dirt on the top of the battery case .
Use a wire brush to clean the terminals . Coating the terminals with a terminal protecting product will help reduce corrosion that
can form in these areas .
• Make sure the battery cables are securely attached to the terminal posts . Tighten the terminal nuts snugly using a torque
wrench, to 20ft/lbs .
• Remove the batteries from the yacht during periods of extended storage in freezing climate areas . Store the batteries in a cool
(above freezing temperature), dry area . All batteries lose some charge during storage, but the lower the temperature the less
charge is lost . Avoid storing the batteries in a humid place .
Check the battery charge level once every three months using a hydrometer or installed voltmeter . Charge the battery if the •
specific gravity of the battery is less than 1 .225 or the voltage is less than 24 Volts . AVOID OVERCHARGING THE BATTER-
IES .
NOTE: Batteries are maintenance free . Electrolyte CANNOT be checked .
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Power to the DC components is controlled by circuit breakers and individual controls for each component .
Three DC circuit breaker panels are equipped on the yacht:
• DC Bus Distribution Panel (Engine Room)
• DC Distribution Panel (Salon)
• Bridge Breaker Panel (Bridge)
DC bUS DISTRIbUTION PANEL (EN-
GINE ROOM)
DC bUS DISTRIbUTION PANEL
(SALON AFT) DC bREAKER PANEL (bRIDGE)