Interior Wood; Electrical Systems; Battery Maintenance - BENETEAU Oceanis 321 User Manual

11.5.

INTERIOR WOOD

The internal woodwork used in most of our boats yacht' s is varnished. This should be
regularly rinsed off with fresh water and a little liquid detergent, then polished with a
chamois leather.
Should the woodwork become damaged, gently rub it down with very fine sandpaper and
touch it with several coats of the varnish. Your dealer will be able to order Beneteau
varnish. When this is dry, rub it down with a very fine wet-and-dry sandpaper (grade 800
or 1000) and finish off with polish (or a silicone spray) or wax.
11.6.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

It is essential for an electrical system to have a battery in sound condition to function
properly. The following are some of the things to maintain a battery in the best condition.
Keep the battery clean and the terminal posts well greased.
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Keep the battery electrolyte checked regularly
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Keep the battery fully charged.
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If you have to leave your boat unused for more than a month it is best to leave your
batteries with your yard so that they can be kept charged. Keep a suitable charger
onboard so you can recharge your batteries at dockside without having to turn on the
engine.
If you have an inboard engine, check the condition and tension of the alternator drive belt.
From time to time, spray a little WD 40 or something similar on all the connections to the
control panel, terminal boxes and lamp sockets. Make sure that cable grommets are
watertight; smear them with Vaseline so that they do not dry out and deteriorate.
11.6.1.

Battery Maintenance

Make sure that the level of the electrolyte is always at least 1/2" above the top of the
plates. This level can change suddenly, due to evaporation in an overheated bilge.
WARNING! THE ELECTROLYTE IN A BATTERY IS A SOLUTION
OF SULFURIC ACID. IF ANY SHOULD ENTER THE EYES, RINSE
IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF FRESH WATER,
AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. ELECTROLYTE SPILLED
ON SKIN SHOULD BE RINSED WELL WITH FRESH WATER.
EVEN SMALL AMOUNTS OF ELECTROLYTE SPILLED ON
CLOTHING WILL DESTROY THE CLOTHING.
If the level is low, fill the battery with distilled water and nothing else. The level of
acidity (i.e. the relative density of the electrolyte) should also be checked from time to
time.
CAUTION! USE ONLY PURE DISTILLED WATER TO REPLENISH
ELECTROLYTE LEVELS. THE WATER FROM MANY CITY
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