Carver Yachts C34 Coupe 2018, Руководство пользователя

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OWNER’S MANUAL
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
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Do not allow batteries to drop below
10.5 volts. A 12-volt battery is considered
“dead” at 10.5 volts.
Battery Inspection
Inspect the batteries every month:
• Clean corrosion that has developed on the battery
terminals.
• Spray terminal protector on the terminals and battery
cable eye-connectors.
• Make sure the battery cables are securely fastened
to the terminals.
• Tighten the nuts only slightly beyond finger-tight with
a wrench.
Spray the connections for the instruments and switches
with an electrical connection protector every six months.
Battery Maintenance
Always wear gloves and protective eyewear
when working on and around the batteries. The
batteries contain an acid called electrolyte.
Avoid causing damage that could spill
electrolyte into the engine room or bilge
when servicing the batteries. Avoid getting
saltwater in or on the battery. Either condition
can create a poisonous gas that is harmful if
inhaled. Always disconnect the batteries before
cleaning.
WARNING
!
If the battery is damaged and electrolyte gets spilled:
1 ] Ventilate the area of the spill.
2 ] Neutralize the acid in the electrolyte by pouring
baking soda on the spill.
3 ]
Remove the neutralized electrolyte using a
disposable rag or paper towel.
4 ] Replace damaged/leaking battery.
Batteries are relatively maintenance-free. However, to
increase the batteries’ effectiveness and life, perform the
following:
• Keep the batteries fully charged at all times. Batteries
that are kept full or near fully charged last longer than
batteries stored with a partial charge. The charge
level of the batteries can be monitored using the
voltmeters on the helm instrument panel (engine
batteries) or tribulation panel (accessory batteries).
• Inspect the batteries at least once every 30 days for
corrosion, loose wiring, dirt and other issues.
• Periodically clean the battery terminals and cable
connections. Remove any accumulation of dirt on
the top of the battery case. Use a wire brush to
clean the terminals. Coating the terminals with a
terminal-protecting product will help reduce corrosion
that can form in these areas.
• Make sure the battery cables are securely attached
to the terminal posts. Tighten the terminal nuts
snugly using a torque wrench to 20 ft-lb (27 Nm).
• Remove the batteries from the yacht during periods
of extended storage in freezing climate areas. Store
the batteries in a cool (above freezing temperature),
dry area. All batteries lose some charge during
storage, but the lower the temperature, the less
charge is lost. Avoid storing the batteries in a humid
area.
• Check the battery charge level once every three
months using a hydrometer or installed voltmeter.
Charge the battery if the specific gravity of the
battery is less than 1.225 or the voltage is less than
12 volts. Avoid overcharging the batteries.
• Engine start batteries are maintenance-free.
Electrolyte cannot be checked.
• Deep-cycle accessory batteries require that you
monitor the electrolyte levels in the cells and keep
them topped off to at least the top of the plates with
distilled water.
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