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S
!
CAUTION
While the engine or generator is running, the battery
terminal clamps must not be loosened or detached nor
should the battery solenoid switch(es) be turned off.
The alternator and other electronic units will be
damaged.
!
DANGER
• Never use an open flame in the battery storage
area.
• Avoid striking sparks near the batteries.
• A battery will explode if a flame or spark ignites the
free hydrogen given off during charging.
!
CAUTION
Always disconnect battery cables before doing any
work on the engine's electrical system or alternator
wiring to prevent arcing or damage to the alternator.
battery with a minimum of 575 cold cranking amps
and 165 minutes reserve capacity. The generator
battery has its own dedicated converter. Sea Ray ®
recommended batteries are available through your
local Sea Ray ® dealer.
A. T
R
O
EMOVE THE
1. Turn OFF all items drawing power from the
batteries.
2. Turn OFF the "CONVERTER" breaker at
the main distribution panel.
3. Turn OFF battery solenoid switches.
4. Remove the positive cable first, then the
negative cable. To replace the cables,
reverse the procedure.
B. B
M
ATTERY
AINTENANCE
•
Check the fluid level in the cells
approximately every 4 weeks, and more
often in summer and hot zones.
•
The fluid level must be between the lower
and the upper markings.
6.2
6 • E
ECTION
B
C
:
ATTERY
ABLES
:
https://www.boat-manuals.com/
S
LECTRICAL
•
Only replenish with distilled water. Do not
use metal funnels.
•
Coat battery terminal clamps with silicone
grease. Keep battery clean and dry.
Only use a battery charger designed to charge
automotive/marine type batteries when batteries
are disconnected from the boat's electrical circuit.
3. M
DC B
AIN
The main DC breaker panel is located on the port
mid bulkhead in the bilge. at the bottom of the bilge
steps. The breaker panel contains switches for
various equipment plus the 24VDC and 12VDC
main battery switches.
The bilge pumps, emergency bilge pumps, bilge
blowers, engine event recorder (Caterpillar equipped
only), stereo memory and systems monitor remain
energized at all times and CANNOT be turned OFF
with the battery solenoids. The entire remaining DC
system CAN be turned OFF with the battery
switches.
Use ONLY Marine Rated parts to replace such
items as starters, distributors, alternators,
generators, etc. Do not use Automotive Parts
because they are not ignition protected and could
cause a fire or explosion.
!
Always disconnect battery cables before doing any
work on the engine's electrical system or alternator
wiring to prevent arcing or damage to the alternator.
58 Sedan Bridge (585 Sedan Bridge)
YSTEM
P
REAKER
ANEL
!
DANGER
CAUTION
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