VEL

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UP

ER

 

 

LOW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

 

1)

Check the

electrolyte

level

at least

 

 

 

 

 

once a month. Fill to the manufactur-

 

 

 

er’s recommended level when neces-

 

 

 

sary. Top up only with distilled water

 

 

 

(or pure de-ionized water suitable to

 

 

 

use in batteries).

 

 

 

 

cC

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ordinary tap-water contains minerals

901015

 

harmhul to a battery, and should not be

 

 

 

 

used for topping-up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2)

Keep the battery always in

a good

 

 

 

state of charge. Installing a voltmeter

 

 

 

will help you monitor your battery. If

 

 

 

you will not use the boat for a month

 

 

 

or more, remove the battery from the

 

 

 

boat and store it in a cool, dark place.

 

 

 

Completely

recharge

the

battery

 

 

 

before using it.

 

 

 

 

3) If the battery will be stored for longer

than a month, check the specific gravity of the fluid at least once a month and recharge the battery when it is low.

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Connecting the Battery

w

Mount the battery holder securely in a dry, well-ventilated, vibration-free location in the boat. Install a fully charged battery in the holder.

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