Caution
When charging and (dis)connecting a battery ensure that no water or
metal objects can contact the terminals.
Battery Disconnection
Battery selector switch location:
N/A - only one battery
Disconnect switch location(s):
See table of batteries.
Batteries should be disconnected when not in use and especially while the boat is
unattended.
Essential service such as electric bilge pumps are wired directly to the batteries and will
run even if the battery disconnect switch is open.
Caution
Do not disconnect all batteries while the engine is running; alternator
and wiring damage could occur.
Battery Maintenance
1.
Check the fluid levels in the cells (if appropriate for the battery type) approximately
every 4 weeks, and weekly in summer and hot zones.
2.
The fluid level must be between the lower and upper markings.
3.
Replenish only with distilled water. Do not use metal funnel.
4.
Coat battery terminal clamps with silicone grease.
5.
Keep batteries clean and dry.
6.
The life of some battery types is shortened if drained to zero charge. It is
recommended that a battery not be discharged more than 50%. If the battery does
become run down, recharge it as soon as possible.
7.
Running the engine to recharge the battery may not be effective. The alternator
only creates charging power at higher engine speeds, idling for long periods will not
generate enough power to recharge the battery.
8.
If you need to charge a battery, use only a battery charger designed to charge
automotive/marine batteries. Use charger only when batteries are disconnected
from the boat's electrical circuit. Follow the charger instructions.
9.
If your boat will not be used for several weeks remove the batteries from the boat
and connect them to a charger.
4.3 Fuel System
The craft has: Portable
Petrol fuel system
The following components are supplied by the fuel system:
Item
Number
Location
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