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Electrical Systems
from either the chassis or the house batteries.
Activating the relay(s) will prevent battery dis-
charge which may occur over extended storage
periods. During normal use of your motor home
the relays must always be in the "on" position.
If you plan to store the motor home for an
extended period, press the disconnect switch/es
to OFF. Remember to press the switch/es to ON
when you take the motor home out of storage.
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NOTE
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The main and auxiliary battery disconnects are auto-
matically engaged anytime the ignition switch is
turned on.
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A
trouble shooting guide and function manual that
explains this system is included with your motor home
Owner's Information Package.
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NOTE
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When charging the batteries, the battery disconnect
switches must be ON.
Battery Inspection and Care
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WARNING
Do not use the motor home when the chassis battery
is disconnected. The power step will not operate as
designed if the chassis battery is disconnected. If the
step is not in the correct extended position, you may
be injured if you step out of the motor home.
Check the external condition of the battery peri-
odically. Look for cracks in the cover and case.
Check the vent plugs and replace any that are
cracked or broken. Keep the battery clean. Acid
film and dirt on the battery top may permit
current to flow between the terminals and dis-
charge the battery.
To
clean the hattery:
1.
Be sure the vent caps are installed and tight.
2. Wash the battery with a diluted solution of
baking soda and water to neutralize any
acid present.
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3. Flush with clean water. Foaming around
terminals or on top of the battery is normal
acid neutralization. Avoid getting the soda
solution in the battery.
4. Dry the cables and terminals.
5.
Do not use grease on the bare metal inside
the cable terminals to prevent corrosion.
Grease is an insulator. Electricity will not
flow through it. A plastic battery terminal
spray will protect the terminals after you
have cleaned and reinstalled them .
6. Check the battery, including water level, at
least once a week. Keep the carrier and
hold down hardware clean and free of cor-
rosion and chemical accumulation.
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WARNING
Disconnect the
120-volt
shore cord and the
negative
terminal from the battery/ies before working on either
electrical system. If you work on the electrical sys·
tems with the power cord connected, you may be
shocked, electrocuted, or
severely
burned.
Battery Charging
Both sets of batteries will be kept charged by
the chassis engine alternator and charging sys-
tem while you are driving. The DC power con-
verter will charge the chassis and house batteries
when plugged into 120-volt AC service or by
the generator (if equipped). If the battery needs
to be charged from a different charging source,
please follow these safety guidelines:
• Leaving a charger connected to a battery for
an extended period of time can shorten bat-
tery life.
• Do not smoke near batteries being charged
or which have been recently charged. Please
note that batteries are being charged while
you drive, and while you are connected to
120-volt AC power through the converter/
charger circuit.
• Do not break live circuits at the terminals
of the battery. Use care when connecting or
disconnecting booster leads or cables.
Attaching booster cables, and poor connec-
tions are a common cause of electrical arcs
which can cause explosion.
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