Living Area Battery - Fiat Capron T58 Manual

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Living area battery

Disconnecting and connecting the terminals, as well as changing the living
area battery shall only be carried out by qualified personnel. In the event of
an incorrect connection, there is the risk of short circuit and fire due to rub-
bing cables. To reach the living area battery, the seat as well as its turning
device must be removed. These components are security related and shall
be fitted professionally with screw lock and complying with defined tight-
ening torques.
Prior to commencing a journey ensure the living area battery is fully
charged. For this reason charge the living area battery for at least 20 hours
before commencing the journey.
During the trip, use every opportunity to charge the living area battery.
After the trip, charge the living area battery fully.
Charge the battery for at least 20 hours before laying up.
Use the charger module provided on the transformer/rectifier to charge the
living area battery. When charging externally, use a regulated charger that
is suitable for the battery type and the capacity of the living area battery.
For long periods of inactivity (4 weeks or more), either disconnect the living
area battery from the 12 V power supply or recharge it regularly.
When changing the living area battery, only use batteries of the same type
with the same specification as the originally installed battery. Only use a
different battery after authorisation by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
Before disconnecting or connecting the terminals of the battery, switch off
the vehicle engine as well as the 240 V and 12 V power supplies and all
appliances. Danger of short circuit!
Do not actuate the ignition if the terminals of the battery are disconnected.
Danger of short circuit!
Take note of the battery manufacturer's users and maintenance instruc-
tions.
The battery is maintenance-free. Maintenance-free means:
It is not necessary to check the acid level.
It is not necessary to lubricate the battery poles.
It is not necessary to refill the distilled water.
Even a maintenance-free battery must be recharged.
Recommendation: perform a full charging cycle every 6 to 8 weeks.
Depending on the battery capacity and the charger, the charging cycle will
last 24 to 48 hours.
The living area battery is installed in the driver's area below the right-hand
seat.
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