Zodiac NZO 700, Owner'S Manual, Page: 50 / 68

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INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Electricity
IV-2-10-Battery (not supplied)
Comply with ZODIAC's recommendations and with the recommendations of the battery
manufacturer for standard maintenance.
maintain your battery
;
Keep the battery clean and dry in order to avoid premature wear.
;
Tighten and maintain the terminal lugs by greasing them regularly with
vaseline.
CAUTION
THE WATER FROM THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
CONTAINS MINERAL WHICH DAMAGES BATTERIES.
YOU SHOULD THUS ALWAYS TOP UP WITH DISTILLED
WATER
WARNING
•
KEEP THE BATTERIES AND THE ELECTROLYTE
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
•
ALWAYS KEEP THE BATTERY UPRIGHT, NEVER ON
ITS SIDE
•
WHEN ADDING ELECTROLYTE OR WHEN
RECHARGING THE BATTERY, ALWAYS REMOVE IT
FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
•
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS A TOXIC AND
DANGEROUS LIQUID. IT CONTAINS SULPHURIC
ACID WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. AVOID
CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHES.
•
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:
;
If you do not plan to use your Zodiac® 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.
;
If the battery is being put away for a longer period, check
electrolyte density at least once a month and recharge the battery
as soon as density is too low.
Electrolyte density: 1.28 to 20°C
NOTE: When you stop using the boat, set the circuit-breaker to OFF.