Pearson P31-II, Manual

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CAUTION! AS STATED, WHEN IN THE "OFF" POSITION THE BATTERY
ON/ OFF SWITCH COMPLETELY DISCONNECTS THE BATTERY FROM THE
CIRCUIT. THIS SWITCH SHOULD NEVER BE THROWN WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING AS THIS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO
THE ENGINE ALTERNATOR.
The electrical system on your Pearson requires very little
maintenance other than bulb replacement, an occasional
check for loose terminals, and the battery care described
below.
5.1.1 Messenger Lines
Messenger lines have been installed in your interior and
headliner units to aid you in the installation of
electronics and instruments. See Fig. 5.4 and 5.5.
BATTERY
5.2
With proper care, the battery will provide long and satis-
factory service, and proper care is not difficult if a few
basic points are remembered.
WARNING! THE ELECTROLYTE IN A BATTERY IS A SOLUTION OF
SULPHURIC ACID. IF ANY SHOULD ENTER THE EYES, RINSE IMMED-
IATELY 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.
5.2.1 Electrolyte Level
The electrolyte level in a battery should never be allowed
to fall low enough to expose the plates. This not only
results in a loss of battery capacity while the battery is
low, but will cause hardening of the active material on the
battery plates, resulting in a permanent loss of battery
capacity.
CAUTION! USE ONLY PURE DISTILLED WATER TO REPLENISH ELEC-
TROLYTE LEVELS. THE WATER FROM MANY CITY WATER SUPPLY
SYSTEMS IS UNSATISFACTORY FOR BATTERY USE.
5.2.1.1 Battery charging
The charging of batteries is handled by the
"Professional Mariner'1 ( 4 bank converter, battery
charger.) Your charger is wired to the AC panel , to
be used with shore power or generator. Just turn on
the breaker and your batteries will be charging. To
check if the charger is working, use the volt meter on
the DC panel.
For detailed information , check with MFG specification
and information in ship's papers.