Your authorized Axis dealer can check to see that the battery(ies) appear to be holding charge
properly. Unless a battery has fully expended its life cycle, it’s impossible to guarantee
that the battery will continue to serve, but experience helps the dealer to anticipate
whether there is still service to be expected from the battery.
When it is necessary to replace a battery, be certain to select a marine-grade
battery with at least seven-hundred-fty (800) cold cranking amps (cca) at zero
degrees (0
o
) Fahrenheit. Spiral cell batteries are superior in holding charges and
extending the period of available usage.
Considerably more information about batteries is available in the Dashes and
Video Screen section of this Owner’s Manual.
Refer to your battery supplier for advice regarding long-term storage and/or
winterization. If your battery manufacturer recommends removing the battery(ies)
from the boat, verify whether the manufacturer requires that the battery(ies) is/are
fully charged.
Follow common sense safety instructions regarding the removal or
installation of batteries. Due to potentially explosive fumes and corrosive
battery acid, failure to wear protective items and follow instructions
correctly could result in serious injury or even death.
• Because of corrosive and explosive qualities in battery acid and fumes, put on safety glasses
and mechanic-type safety gloves.
• Determine the size socket required to disconnect the battery cables and bracket nuts.
Extensions may be required.
• ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE (-) CABLE FIRST.
• Ensure that the negative cable will not come in contact with the positive cable during the rest
of the procedure.
• Disconnect the positive (+) cable, TAKING CARE TO AVOID ANY CONTACT BETWEEN THE
POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND ANY METAL. There may be residual charge still in the battery
cable, which could result in a serious electrical shock or burns.
• With the battery cables disconnected and out of the way, remove the bracket nuts holding the
battery in place.
• Batteries should always be stored in a cool, dry location. Manufacturers generally prefer
batteries be stored on shelving above oor level.
• Using an old toothbrush or similar bristled brush, and a mix of baking soda and water, clean
o the battery terminals and cable ends, if they show any signs of corrosion. A small amount,
especially as batteries age, is not uncommon, but excessive corrosion could be sign of future
service interruptions, and it should be brought to the attention of your authorized Axis dealer.
Allow the terminals and cable ends to air dry.
• Clean the battery lugs with a wire brush.
Following the storage period, reverse the above steps to reinstall the battery(ies).
The authorized Axis dealer can inspect and repair/replace ballast and bilge pumps
that are not functioning properly. This is both a safety matter and adds to the life
of the boat’s systems. All pumps will lose functionality over time as the internal
components are designed to be self-sacricing during use, rather than allowing debris
to foul and damage more expensive and complex components of these systems.
Insist upon pump evaluations during annual maintenance.
Axis
Owners
Manual
2019
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