Do not work on the battery charger or on the electric system if they are still connected to a current supply. Disconnect the mains supply before connecting or disconnecting the battery.
Modification to the electric system must be carried out exclusively by skilled personnel and only after the approval of RIVA.

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.

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 fire spreading, must be repaired immediately.

Disconnect the shore power supply connections when the system is not in use.

The connection between the mains and the charger is not interrupted with the switch.

If the engines are running, the alternators are obviously charging the batteries, so it is advisable to keep the battery charger magneto-thermal on OFF to avoid damaging the alternators.

Should the battery voltage drop under 9V, the battery charger will supply a current corresponding to the 25% of the maximum one and the recharge time will consequently increase.

For further information on use and maintenance, please refer to the manufacturer’s manual.