Bavaria Vision 46 - Working on Batteries

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6.5. Work on the batteries
Thebatteriesshouldnotbeeasilyaccessedwithouttheuseoftools,polesshouldbecoveredwithcoverstoavoidthe
danger to get into contact with the poles. Make sure all people on board are aware of the danger.
Caution - Battery replacement
To disconnect the battery cables from the poles:
1. Disconnect all consumers drawing current from the battery
2. Switch the main switch on the „off“ position.
Disconnectthenegativepole(blue/black)alwaysrst,onlythendisconnectthepositiveredpole.
Applytheoppositeorderwhenconnectingthecablestothepoles,theredpositiverst,thenthe
negative pole.
Caution
» Ensure that the battery space is well ventilated at all times.
» Whenchargingand(dis)connectingabatteryensurethatnowaterormetalobjectsmaycon-
tact the terminals.
Caution
» Never disconnect all batteries while the engine is running; alternator and wiring damage could
occur.
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Information
» Batteries should be disconnected when not in use and especially while the boat is unattended.
» Essential services are wired directly to the batteries and will run even if the battery disconnect
switch is open.
Maintenance of batteries
BAVARIAYachtsleavetheyardinGiebelstadtwithAGMbatteriestted,theyaremaintenance-free.Replacethose
batterieswithequivalentAGMbatteriesonly.
Besureyoutakespecialprecautions,whenhandlingbatteries.Besureyoufollowtheinstructiongivenonthispage.
» Coat battery terminals with silicone grease.
» Keep the batteries clean and dry.
» The life of some battery types is shortened if drained to zero charge. It is recommended that a battery not be
dischargedmorethan50percent.Ifthebatterydoesbecomerundown,rechargeitassoonaspossible.
» Running the engine to recharge the battery may not be effective. The alternator only creates charging power at
higher engine speeds. Idling for long periods will not generate enough power to recharge the battery.
» Ifyouneedtochargeabattery,useonlyabatterychargerdesignedtochargeautomotive/marinebatteries.
Usechargeronlywhenbatteriesaredisconnectedfromtheboat‘selectricalcircuit.Followthemanufacturer’s
instructions when using the charger.
» If your boat will not be used for several weeks remove the batteries from the boat and connect them to a charger.