Work On The Batteries - Bavaria Vision 46 Owner's Manual

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Caution - Battery replacement

Caution

Information

6.5. Work on the batteries

danger to get into contact with the poles. Make sure all people on board are aware of the danger.

To disconnect the battery cables from the poles:

1. Disconnect all consumers drawing current from the battery

2. Switch the main switch on the „off" position.

negative pole.

» Ensure that the battery space is well ventilated at all times.

» When charging and (dis)connecting a battery ensure that no water or metal objects may con-

tact the terminals.

» Never disconnect all batteries while the engine is running; alternator and wiring damage could

occur.

» Batteries should be disconnected when not in use and especially while the boat is unattended.

Maintenance of batteries

» Essential services are wired directly to the batteries and will run even if the battery disconnect

switch is open.

The batteries should not be easily accessed without the use of tools, poles should be covered with covers to avoid the

» Coat battery terminals with silicone grease.

Disconnect the negative pole (blue/black) always first, only then disconnect the positive red pole.

» Keep the batteries clean and dry.

Apply the opposite order when connecting the cables to the poles, the red positive first, then the

» The life of some battery types is shortened if drained to zero charge. It is recommended that a battery not be

» Running the engine to recharge the battery may not be effective. The alternator only creates charging power at

higher engine speeds. Idling for long periods will not generate enough power to recharge the battery.

» If you need to charge a battery, use only a battery charger designed to charge automotive/marine batteries.

instructions when using the charger.

» If your boat will not be used for several weeks remove the batteries from the boat and connect them to a charger.

BAVARIA Yachts leave the yard in Giebelstadt with AGM batteries fitted, they are maintenance-free. Replace those

batteries with equivalent AGM batteries only.

Be sure you take special precautions , when handling batteries. Be sure you follow the instruction given on this page.

discharged more than 50 percent. If the battery does become run down, recharge it as soon as possible.

Use charger only when batteries are disconnected from the boat's electrical circuit. Follow the manufacturer's

Systems (some are optional only)

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