Battery Maintenance-Winter Storage - J&J Amusements Bumper Boat 2014 Service Manual

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Battery Maintenance - Winter Storage
1. On the days before leaving, do a thorough cleanup of connections and batteries. A mechanical inspection will help you
to identify what terminals need replacement, and maximize the recharge rate.
2. Fully charge your battery systems. If possible, use your chargers in a low-amperage mode. It will take longer to fully
charge the batteries, but will do a much better job. Batteries are recharged at higher amperage rates mostly for practical
reasons, but if you are not using the systems, you can take your time recharging the batteries. Once you have fully charged
your batteries, disconnect them from each other. (That will reduce the discharge rate.). Store your batteries away from the
elements like rain and snow.
NOTICE Discharged batteries can more easily freeze, destroying plates and cracking the housing, leaving them useless.
3. If you live in an area where extreme freezing tends to happen, insulated storage is recommended.
4. If you are nearby, or have a person taking care of your place during the winter, recharge your systems at least once
every month.
5. If you own a Battery Life Saver™ electronic device, you do not need to disconnect the batteries from each other. You
can leave the BLS connected and, with a timer, program your charger to go on and off on a weekly basis.
NOTICE: Do not leave the BLS connected if you are not programming the system to be recharged.
6. When you are back, reconnect the batteries and recharge them as usual. If your charger does not recognize them and
will not charge, you can use a simple manual charger and recharge them. Again, recharging in a low-amperage mode is
the best way to get your batteries going. If you own a BLS, reconnect it while recharging. This will dissolve the lead sulfate
crystals that are reducing your battery life and thus extend the life of your batteries. If you own several 12-volt pieces of
equipment, you can use the BLS 12/24 B and rotate it on the different systems while charging.
Xpress Flow battery water fill system fills 10 Boats in about 15 minutes!
The new Xpress Flow battery watering system is a new accessory that makes the difficult task of watering vehicle batteries elementary.
The entire topping process takes just 20 seconds or less per battery. Hook this system up to your electric bumper boat fleet and keeping your
batteries in top condition will be a snap.
Xpress Flow has also made this process even easier with the Portable distilled water cart. Why mess around with transporting your batteries to
the water location when you can easily cart the water to the batteries.. Its simple, just wheel the cart over to your bumper boat pond, and Quick
Connect the water coupler.
Never before has operating a fleet of electric bumper boats been easier. From battery water maintenance to charging FPX has all the answers.
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