5.7 BATTERIES
The Fantail is equiped with 8 state of the art 6V marine batterie which has been designed to provide both starting and reserve power for marine
applications.
5. HOW TO OPERATE YOUR ELECTRIC BOAT
BATTERY LIFE
Minimising the use of the highest speed setting will significantly extend your run-time before the batteries need to be recharged. It also
extends the life of the motor itself.
Battery lifetime will also be extended by plugging into the charger as often as possible. Once the charger has fully charged the batteries,
it will safely maintain a full charge if left plugged in.
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DO NOT TOUCH THE BATTERIES WHILE OPERATING
Never touch the batteries while out on the boat. If you need to remove the batteries
or access the battery compartment, please make sure that the ignition switch is
OFF and that the main breaker switch is OFF too.
BATTERIES ARE HEAVY
Batteries are heavy and weigh +/- 80lbs or +/- 37kg. When installing or removing
batteries, you should always be careful not to hurt your back. It is recommended
this be done at the nearest service centre or with the help of a professional
mechanic that will use the proper tooling and equipment.
CAUTION
5.8
CHARGING BATTERIES
The battery charger inlet is located on the dashboard.
When connected to AC power, the green POWER ON LED (A) should illuminate.
While the batteries are charging, the charger shows a yellow indicator light. When
the POWER ON LED is showing a yellow light, the charger is connected properly
and is charging the batteries. If the green light comes on, the batteries are over
90% charged and are being maintained.
SMART CHARGER
The integrated charger in the Fantail 217 adjusts the exit voltage to ensure that
the batteries reach their gas formation threshold and receive a full charge. In high
temperatures, the charger will protect the batteries from boiling as a result of
overloading. A red signal indicates a problem in the electrical circuit. The charger
is also submersible.
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