Bavaria VIRTESS 420 - Maintenance Procedures; Electrical System Maintenance

Maintenance
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10. Maintenance
Caution
» Modicationsthatmayaffectthesafetycharacteristicsofthecraftshouldbeassessed,
executed and documented by competent people.
» Anychangeinthedispositionofthemassesaboardmaysignicantlyaffectthestability,
trim and performance of the boat
10.1. Maintenance of the electrical system
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Information
» Check all terminals for corrosion - corroded terminals and connectors should be repla-
ced or thoroughly cleaned.
» Tighten all terminals securely and spray them with light marine preservative oil.
» Check if all cables are securely fastened and that there are no signs of chafe or defects.
» Havecorrodedterminalsreplacedbyacompetentperson.
Caution
» To prevent arcing or damage to the alternator, always disconnect battery cables before
doing any work on the engine‘s electrical system.
» Power feeds for accessory equipment must not be taken from the voltmeter terminals.
Warning
» Work on electrical wiring can create shock hazards or sparks.
» Always disconnect power sources and shut off battery switch, breakers and/or pull fuses
before checking electrical wiring or connectors.
10.2. Cleaning
CleanandrinseyourVirtess420possiblyjustafteryoutakeoutofthewater.Youmayremovemarinegrowthfromyour
boats bottom very effectively with a high pressure cleaner. Different cleaning and caring agents are available for the
maintenanceoftheboatssurfaces.Forboatsnavigatinginseawater:Saltattractswaterfromtheenvironment,this
speeds up corrosion. Whenever possible the boat should be rinsed with fresh water.
Do only utilise biodegradable detergents. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents they scratch and bleech the surfaces.
Cleanheavysoilingswithfreshwaterandcareproducts.Tocleanoffstainsoflime(driedoutwater),usevinegar.
Upholsteryisbestcleanedusingconventionalcarpetandupholsterycleaner.Checkatahiddenplaceifthatcleaner
is suitable for your piece of equipment.
The antifouling should be refreshed periodically. This prevents marine growth to settle on your boat. The immersed
part of your boat should be washed down using a high pressure equipment.