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INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Electricity
VII -2-5 12V battery
The charge state of the 12V battery must be higher than 11V.
MAINTAIN YOUR BATTERY:
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KEEP THE BATTERY CLEAN AND DRY IN ORDER TO AVOID PREMATURE
WEAR.
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TIGHTEN AND MAINTAIN THE TERMINAL LUGS BY GREASING THEM
REGULARLY WITH VASELINE.
WARNING!!!
THE WATER FROM THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM CONTAINS MINERAL
WHICH DAMAGE BATTERIES.
YOU SHOULD THEREFORE ALWAYS TOP UP WITH DISTILLED WATER.
WARNING
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KEEP THE BATTERIES AND THE ELECTROLYTE OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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ALWAYS KEEP THE BATTERY UPRIGHT, NEVER ON ITS SIDE.
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WHEN ADDING ELECTROLYTE OR WHEN RECHARGING THE BATTERY,
ALWAYS REMOVE IT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
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BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS A TOXIC AND DANGEROUS LIQUID. IT
CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. AVOID
CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHES.
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BATTERIES CAN EMIT EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP THEM AWAY FROM
SPARKS, NAKED FLAMES, AND CIGARETTES ETC.
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WHEN CHARGING OR USING A BATTERY, WORK IN A WELL-VENTILATED
ENVIRONMENT. ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR EYES WHEN WORKING CLOSE
TO A BATTERY.
NOTE:
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If you do not plan to use your boat
for a month or more, remove the battery and store it in a
cool, dark and dry place. Fully recharge the battery before reusing it.
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If the battery is stored for a longer period, check electrolyte density at least once a month and
recharge the battery as soon as density is too low.
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Electrolyte density: 1.28 to 20°C.
