RDG603A63 - Issue 10
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WARNING:
BURN HAZARD!
BATTERIES CONTAIN SULPHURIC ACID. NEVER ALLOW
BATTERY FLUID TO COME IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING. SEVERE
BURNS COULD RESULT. MAKE SURE THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTION
EQUIPMENT IS WORN.
Domestic battery banks that are too large create excessive loads on the domestic alternator.
Alternators running at maximum output for prolonged periods of time will eventually fail
prematurely; alternators that fail due to the battery bank being over the maximum
recommended size will not be covered by warranty.
Higher output additional alternators, or
‘E’
kits are available: if larger battery banks are
required discuss your individual power requirements with the boat builder or engine supplier.
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The maximum domestic battery bank is calculated using the following:
- Live aboard, three times domestic alternator, maximum output current.
- Weekend cruising or hire fleet use, three and a half times domestic
alternator, maximum output current.
Example 1:
Live aboard application fitted with a 150amp domestic alternator
3 x 150 = 450 ampere/hour maximum battery bank size
Example 2:
Weekend cruising or hire fleet application fitted with a 240amp domestic alternator
3.5 x 240 = 840 ampere/hour maximum battery bank size.
The standard alternators fitted to Shire engines are not suitable for charging
lithium-ion batteries. If the standard alternators are used for charging lithium-ion
batteries, they will not be covered under warranty. If lithium-ion batteries are to be
used a specialist alternator will be required.
