Figure 3-30. Ship Batteries
3-35
Battery System
Never disconnect battery cables when the engine is
running. Damage to the electrical system may result.
The batteries (
Figure 3-27
) are used to supply DC power to the boat. All marine batteries provide high
capacity current plus cold cranking performance. The batteries are not maintenance free thus requiring
periodic maintenance. To keep your batteries in good condition at a minimum you should:
• Maintain the water level in the battery cells.
• Keep the terminals clean.
• Keep the case clean.
• Keep the battery charged.
Many variables affect the life of a battery. Some of these are, but not limited to:
• Usage
• Temperature
• Charging
• Age
Battery Cables are color coded
•
Blue ………..
Blue Tape
On
Yellow Cable
is the
Ground
for the
House Battery
•
Blue ………..
Blue Tape
On
Red Cable
is the
Positive
for the
House Battery
•
Red ………...
Red Tape
On
Yellow Cable
is the
Ground
for the
Port Engine Battery
•
Red ………...
Red Tape
On
Red Cable
is the
Positive
for the
Port Engine Battery
•
Green ………
Green Tape
on
Yellow Cable
is the
Ground
for the
Starboard Engine Battery
•
Green ………. Green Tape
on
Red Cable
is the
Positive
for the
Starboard Engine Battery
•
Single White Wire
is the
Charger Temperature Sensor
and goes to the
House Battery Negative Post
Always inspect the condition of the batteries and the cables before starting the engines. When inspect-
ing
ALWAYS
utilize proper safety precautions.
A low water level may cause the batteries to fail or possibly explode. Therefore take
corrective action immediately. If you must replace one battery, replace them all.
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Summary of Contents for 2014 36 RH Corsair
Page 19: ...Introduction 36 RH Corsair B...
Page 23: ...Safety and Operations...
Page 57: ...2 36 Safety and Operations...
Page 88: ...Figure 3 26 Fluid Tank Sensor 3 30 Systems...
Page 115: ...Care and Cleaning 3 57 Systems Marine Tops And Covers Care And Cleaning...
Page 116: ...Care and Cleaning Figure 3 51 Canvas Top 3 58 Systems...
Page 118: ...Care and Cleaning 3 60 Systems Maintenance and Cleaning Of Stainless Steel...
Page 121: ...3 63 Systems Grey Water Systems Figure 3 56...
Page 126: ...Figure 3 70 Figure 3 68 3 68 Systems Figure 3 66 Figure 3 67 Figure 3 69 Cockpit Table...
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Page 149: ...Coast Guard Accident Report B 2 Appendix B...
Page 150: ...Coast Guard Accident Report B 3 Appendix B...
Page 151: ...B 4 Appendix B Coast Guard Accident Report...
Page 152: ...Coast Guard Accident Report B 5 Appendix B...
Page 154: ...C 2 Appendix C SPECIAL NOTICE TO MARINERS Float Plan...
Page 155: ...Appendix C C 3 Float Plan...
Page 158: ...Navigational Aids D 3 Appendix D...
Page 159: ...Lateral Aids D 4 Appendix D...
Page 161: ...Maintenance Log Forms E 2 Appendix E...
Page 162: ...Maintenance Log Forms E 3 Appendix E...
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