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CHAPTER 7
Battery System
Frequently check your battery terminals for corrosion build-up. If you
fi
nd a greenish, powdery substance, remove
the cable connections and clean both the both
the terminals and the connectors with a wire
brush. When the cleaning is
fi
nished recon-
nect the battery cables and coat the terminal
with an approved grease or petroleum jelly
to help prevent further corrosion. Check the
electrolyte level at least every 30 days, more
often in hot weather. The level should be maintained between the
top of the battery plates and the bottom of the
fi
ll cap opening. Add
distilled water as needed after charging the batteries or periodically as
needed. Do not over
fi
ll as sulfuric acid could
run over and cause burns or an explosion.
Batteries should be charged outside the boat.
Do not smoke or bring
fl
ames near a battery
that is being or has recently been charged.
The hydrogen gas generated by battery
charging is highly explosive.
Set batteries on a block of wood rather than concrete since this pro-
cedure will help the batteries from losing their charge.
Do not allow metal objects such as tools or loose wires to spark
across battery posts while working close to the battery. Contact across
terminals will may cause component damage and/or personal injury.
Tighten all battery connectors securely. Check their tightness by pull-
ing on the connectors. They should not move from their tightened
position. Be sure to reinstall the positive boot over the battery termi-
nal after tightening the battery post connection. While using the boat,
use the volt meter to monitor the charge level of the battery. Monitor
the charge with the engines turned off (static condition).
The engine alternators recharge the batteries. A fully charged battery
will indicate between 12.3 and 12.6 volts on the voltmeter. Readings
below this could indicate a dead battery cell or a charging system mal-
function which should be checked by a marine professional.
Summary of Contents for 3200 Bowrider
Page 1: ...INT 1 OWNER S MANUAL 3200...
Page 2: ...REGAL 321302 3200 Bowrider OWNER S MANUAL 10 2012...
Page 7: ...INT 7 Introduction THIS PAGE IS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK...
Page 18: ...INT 18...
Page 38: ...1 16 CHAPTER 1 NAVIGATION LIGHT RULES...
Page 41: ...1 19 Safety On Board...
Page 109: ...Vessel Operation 5 9...
Page 150: ...CHAPTER 6 6 18 Canvas Typical PowerTower In Up Position w Sunshades...
Page 155: ...Equipment Operation 6 23 Canvas Typical Storage Mooring Cover...
Page 182: ...CHAPTER 6 6 50 Typical Hinged Power Tower Actuator Hydraulic Ram Typical Power Tower...
Page 191: ...Equipment Operation 6 59...
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Page 193: ...Equipment Operation 6 61...
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Page 195: ...Equipment Operation 6 63...
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Page 197: ...Equipment Operation 6 65...
Page 199: ...Equipment Operation 6 67...
Page 200: ...CHAPTER 6 6 68...
Page 278: ...CHAPTER 9 Notes...
Page 290: ...11 4 TYPICAL LABEL PLACARD LOCATION PowerTower...
Page 292: ...6 3200 BOW RIDER DECK HARDWARE 1 0F 2...
Page 297: ...11 3200 BOW RIDER TYPICAL EPA COMPLIANT FUEL TANK INSTALLATION...
Page 299: ...13 3200 BOW RIDER COLD WATER SYSTEM RUNS...
Page 300: ...14 3200 BOW RIDER ELECTRIC TOILET W OVERBOARD DISCHARGE...
Page 301: ...15 3200 BOW RIDER ELECTRIC TOILET W DECK PUMP OUT...
Page 306: ...3200 BOW RIDER DC HEAD PANEL 20...
Page 307: ...3200 BOW RIDER HELM SWITCH PANEL 21...
Page 308: ...3200 BOW RIDER HELM BREAKER PANEL 22...
Page 309: ...3200 BOW RIDER VOLVO IGN MERC ANALOG EVC 23...
Page 310: ...3200 BOW RIDER IPA VOLVO MERC ANALOG 24...
Page 311: ...3200 BOW RIDER IPA VOLVO MERC ANALOG W GARMIN 25...
Page 312: ...3200 BOW RIDER BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL 26...
Page 313: ...3200 BOW RIDER AFT SWITCH PANEL 27...
Page 314: ...3200 BOW RIDER WINDLASS PANEL 28...
Page 315: ...3200 BOW RIDER HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 30 1 1 2 54 1 4 101 3 4 8 5 3 4 3 1 4 45 3 4 58 3 15 12...
Page 316: ...3200 BOW RIDER STANDARD SEATING POSITIONS 31...