7.6 BATTERY SET

The batteries are normally charged by the alternators during the operation of the engines. As an alternative, you can recharge them with the battery charger from shore or with the generator.

Description Element number Features element
Engine start 4 12 V
180 Ah
Generator start 1 + 1 12 V
180 Ah
Service batteries 12 2 V
640 Ah
Bow thruster batteries 4 12 V
70 Ah
WARNING

The batteries left unloaded over long periods of not operation, loose progressively their charge, until they become completely flat and get irreparably damaged.

WARNING

Any replacement of the battery bank dedicated to the bow thruster is only to be carried out with sealed VRLA-type batteries.

WARNING

If the engines are ON; it is advisable to keep the thermal switch of the battery charger to OFF, in order to avoid alternator damage.

DANGER

NEVER obstruct the air intakes of the cases containing the battery boxes as natural ventilation must always be allowed so that the batteries do not overheat.

WARNING

Do not lay objects on the cases containing the batteries.

CAUTION

A frozen battery may blow up if used or charged; do not start a Yacht with frozen battery. To prevent the battery from freezing keep it always completely charged.

DANGER

The battery releases explosive gas: do not approach flames, sparkles or smoke near it. If the battery is used or charged in a closed area, ensure ventilation. Do not check the battery charge by short-circuiting the terminals with metal tools: use a densimeter or a voltmeter.

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD
Any lithium battery powered device on board must be recharged only in open air areas, connected to a suitable charging system. Also please refer to the device dedicated Use and Maintenance Manual.