Batteries - Regal 3760 Owner's Manual

BATTERIES

Frequently check your battery terminals for corrosion
build-up. If you find a greenish, powdery substance,
remove the cable connections and clean both the terminals
and the connectors with a wire brush. When the cleaning
is finished reconnect the battery cables and coat the
terminals with an approved grease or petroleum jelly to
help prevent further corrosion. Check the electrolyte level
at least every 30 days, more often in hot weather. The
level should be maintained between the top of the battery
plates and the bottom of the fill cap opening. Add distilled
water as needed after charging the batteries. Do not overfill
because sulfuric acid could run over and cause burns or
an explosion.
WARNING
!
TO PREVENT BODILY INJURY!
WEAR GOGGLES, RUBBER GLOVES
AND A PROTECTIVE APRON
WHEN WORKING WITH A BATTERY.
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE CAUSES SEVERE
EYE DAMAGE AND SKIN BURNS.
IN CASE OF SPILLAGE,
WASH AREA WITH A SOLUTION OF
BAKING SODA AND WATER.
Batteries should be charged outside the boat. Do not
smoke or bring flames near a battery that is being or has
recently been charged. The hydrogen gas generated by
battery charging is highly explosive.
Set the batteries on a block of wood not concrete since
the batteries will lose their charge if left on a cement
surface.
Do not allow a metal object or loose wires to spark across
battery posts while working close to the battery. Contact
across terminals will cause a short circuit and electrical
burns, explosion or personal injury.
Tighten all battery connectors securely. Check their
tightness by pulling on the connectors. They should not
move from their tightened position. Be sure to reinstall
the positive boot over the battery terminal after tightening
the battery post connection. While using the boat, keep
an eye on the volt meters to monitor the charge level of
each battery bank. Monitor the charge with the engines
turned off (static condition).
The engine alternators recharge the batteries. A fully
charged battery will indicate between 12 and 14 volts on
the voltmeter. Readings below this could indicate a dead
battery cell or a charging system malfunction which should
be checked by a marine professional.
WARNING
!
TO PREVENT BODILY INJURY!
BATTERIES CONTAIN SUFURIC ACID
WHICH ALSO CAN CAUSE BURNS.
AVOID CONTACT WITH THE SKIN,
EYES & CLOTHING.
IF CONTACTED, FLUSH WITH WATER AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF SWALLOWED, DRINK
LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR MILK.
FOLLOW UP WITH MILK OF MAGNESIA,
BEATEN EGG OR VEGETABLE OIL. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY!
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