7 - ELECTRIC SYSTEM 214
7.6.1 Battery charger maintenance
Component Maintenance Notes and precautions
Battery charger Inspection
Charge output
At least two or three times a year, have the connection of each wire checked by skilled person-
nel for looseness or oxidation.
Keep the battery charger dry, clean and away from dust in order to ensure a good dissipation
of heat.
Periodically check the good condition of the cooling fan.
DANGER
Do not work on the battery charger or on the electric system if they are
still connected to a current source. Disconnect the mains supply before
connecting or disconnecting the battery.
Modication to the electric system must be carried out exclusively by
skilled personnel and only after the approval of RIVA.
MAINTENANCE
At least once a month check the correct operation of the battery charger.
At least once a month carry out the complete cleaning.
At least once every six months protect the contacts with proper products.
DANGER
EXPLOSIVE GASES - AVOID FLAMES OR SPARKLES
Position the battery in a well ventilated area.
DANGER
Have the inner condition of the battery charger checked by skilled staff
at least once a year. Faults like loose connections, burnt wires, etc., with
following risk of re spreading, must be repaired immediately.
WARNING
If the engines are on, the alternators are charging the batteries; it is there-
fore advisable to keep the thermal switch of the battery charger to OFF, in
order to avoid alternator damage.
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