BSS passed
Published: Monday, 06 May 2013
At the recent BSS exam the batteries passed, although the examiner felt obliged to issue an advisory notice as there is no forced ventilation as recommended by the manual. Forced ventilation not actually being needed as the vent caps on the batteries vent any gasses overboard so there is nothing to ventilate.
A couple of other items were identified, including fire extinguishers that did not appear to carry the correct badge (later found under the inspection label), the engine battery could move more than the prescribed 15mm so an extra fixing on the retention strap needed along with an extra ventilation hole in the engine battery box.
The required changes were made and photographs sent to the examiner who then issued the new certificate.
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