Brunswick Boston Whaler 26 Justice Series, Руководство по эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию

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Section 5 Electrical Systems
Capacities
Exide
®
marine heavy-duty 12-volt batteries are nor-
mally selected for your boat. Two Group 24 1000
marine cranking amp (MCA) batteries are provided for
engine starting and one or two Group 27 105 amp
hour, deep cycle batteries are normally provided for
the boat’s electrical accessories. These batteries are
considered wet-cell and require periodic maintenance.
Your boat might be equipped with Optima
®
BlueTop
marine batteries. Optima batteries use spiral cell tech-
nology to improve vibration resistance and service life.
These batteries are classified as non-spillable and do
not require periodic checks of electrolyte levels.
With proper care, these marine grade batteries will last
several years.
Maintenance
Periodic battery maintenance is important to assure
that the boat will be ready for operation when needed.
Battery maintenance should include:
• Inspect the batteries and charging systems before
each trip for loose connections and damaged wir-
ing.
• Check and maintain the electrolyte level in all wet-
cell batteries. Add distilled water only, as nec-
essary.
• Coat the terminals and cable connections with
heavy grease to reduce corrosion.
• Keep the batteries dry and clean.
!
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when servicing bat-
teries. Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which
can cause serious injury. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes, and clothing. If contact occurs,
immediately flush the affected area with water
and call for medical assistance.