Carver 56 Voyager SE, Руководство пользователя

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2.3 Battery Maintenance
The batteries contain electrolyte which is an acid. Wear gloves and
protective eyewear when working on and around the batteries.
When servicing the batteries avoid spilling electrolyte into the engine
room or bilge. Also, avoid getting any salt water in or on the battery.
Either of these conditions can create a poisonous gas that is harmful if
inhaled.
If you spill electrolyte:
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.
While the batteries are relatively maintenance-free, there are a few
things you can do to increase their effectiveness and life:
• Keep your batteries fully charged. Batteries that are kept fully 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.
• Inspect the batteries at least once every 30 days.
Disconnect the batteries before cleaning them.
• 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.
• Check that the battery cables are securely attached to the terminal
posts. Tighten the terminal nuts 1/4 turn beyond finger-tight using a
wrench.
• Check the level of electrolyte in each cell of each battery. The correct
level is just above the plates. If the fluid level is low, add DIS-