10. Batteries
There are 3 ways to recharge your batteries.
Engines:
The batteries will need to be recharged as often as you deplete them.
Conserving power will result in less time needed for charging, so turn off
systems that you are not using. Your batteries will charge when the engines
are running at 1400rpms or more, whether sitting at a mooring or motoring
to a destination.
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Check the battery levels and make note of them before charging.
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Run the engines at 1400rpms or more for 1-1 1/2hrs.
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Shut the motor off.
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Wait 5 minutes before checking the battery levels, (directly after turning
off the motor they will remain in an excited state for about 10 minutes).
Shore power:
Ensure the battery charger button on the link 2000 panel is illuminated and
that the 110v battery breaker is also on. The AC selector panels should be
switched to shore power.
Generator:
Ensure the battery charger switch on the 110v panel is on. The AC selector
panels should be switched to generator.
In all instances ensure that the charge button on the link inverter
panel is on as this starts the battery charger.
The link inverter panel
Charge button
