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Maintenance
Glass Mat Batteries (Standard w/Solar Panel
Charging System)
If factory-equipped with solar panel, the installed
battery is Lifeline GPL-24T.
In AGM-sealed batteries, the acid is absorbed between
the plates and immobilized by a very fine fiberglass
mat. No silica gel is necessary. This glass mat absorbs
and immobilizes the acid while still keeping the acid
available to the plates. This allows a fast reaction
between acid and plate material.
Battery maintenance is an important issue. The battery
should be cleaned using a baking soda and water
mix, a couple of tablespoons to a pint of water. The
cable connection needs to be cleaned and tightened
regularly.
Battery Storage
The following recommendations may be helpful if the
battery is to be stored:
• When storing the battery in a vehicle or vessel, it is
not necessary to leave it on charge. Disconnect the
negative battery cable. This will prevent inadvertent
discharging of the battery which may lead to a
complete discharge.
• Fully charge the battery before putting it in storage
and store in a cool place.
• Boost charge the battery every 2 to 3 months to
ensure maximum battery life.
Water Pump
Water Pump Access Locations
The water pump and strainer are located under the
wardrobe on all models and are accessed by a hinged
or removable bottom shelf or removable front panel.
Strainer Cleaning
1
Pump
2
Housing Cap
3. Strainer
8-14
Locate the water pump and housing cap. Turn housing
cap counterclockwise to remove cap and carefully pull
out strainer. Clean strainer in small bucket of clean
water or under running water. If necessary, clean
strainer in a detergent solution. If the detergent solution
is used, rinse thoroughly. Install strainer and housing
cap, being careful not to damage housing cap seal.
Fresh Water Tanks and Draining
Drain Valves
Under the trailer are galvanized steel boxes that are a
few inches lower than the trailer frame. These boxes
are insulated exterior tank pans and they support the
freshwater and holding tanks. Petcocks open with a 1/4
turn; line drain valves are open when the widest part of
the oval valve handle aligns with the water line.
Drain Valve Locations
The 30-ft Front Bed model has two low point drain
valves accessed by removing the rear dinette seat
cushion and reaching through the hole cut in the
seat bottom. It has the fresh water tank drain, a white
petcock, on the exterior tank pan under the trailer. The
hot and cold water line low point drain valves on the
27-ft. and 28-ft. models are located on exterior of the
coach for easier access. If you look under the trailer,
you will see a "box" that is a few inches lower than the
trailer frame. This "box" or pan supports a water tank.
The line drain valves will be the two brass pet cocks
on the bottom of the pan. The 23-ft and 25-ft. front bed
models have the low point drain valves located inside
the roadside rear exterior access door. The 19-ft model
line drain valves are located in two different places.
Two are located under the rear bed and access has
been provided in the bed top under the mattress. (If
you are long and lanky, they can be reached through
the exterior storage compartment.) The other two line
drain valves are located under the roadside dinette
seat. Remove the cushions to access a removable
panel in the lounge top.
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