Zodiac OPEN 3.1, Owner'S Manual

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613770 - Edition 1
INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT: ELECTRICITY
V-2-5- 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.
WARNING!!!
THE WATER FROM THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM CONTAINS MINERAL
WHICH DAMAGE BATTERIES.
ONLY ADD DISTILLED WATER TO THE BATTERY.
WHEN YOU INSTALL THE BATTERY, MAKE SURE THAT NO FUEL TANK,
FUEL FILTER OR FUEL LINE CONNECTOR IS WITHIN 12 INCHES (305 MM)
OF THE SURFACE OF THE BATTERY.
WARNING
-
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.
-
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.
- 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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When you do not intend to use your boat for a month or more, remove the battery and store it
in a cool, dark, dry place. Fully recharge the battery before reusing it.
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If the battery is to be stored for a longer period of time, check the electrolyte density at least
once a month and recharge the battery as soon as the density falls too far.
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Electrolyte density: 1.28 at 20°C.
INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT: ELEC