Battery (Not Supplied) - Zodiac MEDLINE 6.8 Mode D'emploi

6.8. Battery (not supplied):

Comply with the instructions provided by ZODIAC and with the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer for routine maintenance.
NOTE:
When you do not intend to use your boat for a month or more, remove the battery and store it
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in a cool, dark, dry place. Fully recharge the battery before using it again.
If the battery is to be stored for a longer period of time, check the electrolyte density at least
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once a month and recharge the battery as soon as the density falls too far.
Electrolyte density: 1.28 at 20°C.
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INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT: ELECTRICALS
MAINTAIN YOUR BATTERY:
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KEEP YOUR BATTERY CLEAN AND DRY TO AVOID PREMATURE
DETERIORATION.
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TIGHTEN AND SERVICE THE CONNECTORS ON THE BATTERY TERMINALS
TAKING CARE TO REGULARLY GREASE THEM WITH VASELINE.
CAUTION!
MAINS WATER CONTAINS MINERALS THAT DAMAGE BATTERIES.
ONLY ADD DISTILLED WATER TO THE BATTERY.
ALWAYS INSTALL THE BATTERY SO THAT THERE IS NO FUEL TANK, FUEL
FILTER OR FUEL LINE CONNECTOR WITHIN A SPACE OF 12" (305 MM)
FROM THE BATTERY SURFACE.
WARNING
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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NEVER LAY THE BATTERY ON ITS SIDE.
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WHEN ADDING ELECTROLYTE OR RECHARGING THE BATTERY, ALWAYS
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REMOVE IT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS A TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID. IT
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CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID THAT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. AVOID
ANY CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHES.
BATTERIES MAY RELEASE EXPLOSIVE GASSES. KEEP SOURCES OF
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SPARKS, NAKED FLAMES AND CIGARETTES, ETC. AWAY FROM
BATTERIES.
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WHEN CHARGING OR USING A BATTERY, ALWAYS WORK IN A WELL
VENTILATED LOCATION. ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR EYES WHEN WORKING
NEAR A BATTERY.
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