Electrical Systems; Chassis Electrical System; Chassis Bulbs And Fuses; 12-Volt Coach System - Fleetwood Flair Owner's Manual

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The electrical systems In your motor home are de-
signed and built in accordance with all regulations,
codes, and standards in effect at the time the motor
home was built.
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is the vehicle electrical system. It includes the
vehicle battery, charging system, ignition system, in-
strument panel and controls, and the headlights,
taillights, turn Signals, and other vehicle lights and
accessories.
Chassis Bulbs and Fuses
Replace bulbs with equivalent types as marked on the
bulb.
Fuses for the chassis electrical system are located
under the instrument panel housing. Additional fuses
may be located under the hood. Others may be found in
the 12-volt power leads on the related equipment and
accessories.
12·VOLT COACH SYSTEM
All 12-volt lighting fixtures, convenience outlets, 12-volt
powered vents, fresh water pump, and 12-volt accesso-
ries are included in this system.
The 12-volt power is provided by special deep-cycle,
high capacity coach storage batterylies. Power is also
provided by an AC/DC power converter for use when
the motor home is plugged into a 120-volt power source.
Battery charge is maintained by the motor home engine
alternator, or by the converter.
NOTE: All living area radios and tape decks
draw from the chassis or coach battery, and
extended usage when not traveling may dis-
charge them.
Battery Disconnect
(If Equipped)
Some accessories or equipment such as clocks, ra-
dios, or the refrigerator may draw small amounts of
current even when turned "OFF". A relay-operated
disconnect system allows you to disconnect either the
chassis battery or the .coach battery or both. Discon-
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ELECTRICAL
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necting the batteries will help reduce the likelihood of
battery discharge over long storage periods.
If you plan to store the motor home for over ten days,
press swltch/es to OFF. Remember to press switch/es
to ON when the motor home is taken out of storage.
WARNING
DO NOT USE THE MOTOR HOMEWHENTHE
COACH BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED_ THE
POWER STEP WILL NOT OPERATE AS DE-
SIGNED IF THE COACH BATTERY IS DIS-
CONNECTED.
Battery Inspection and Care
WARNING
DISCONNECT THE 120-VOLT ELECTRIC
CORDANDTHE NEGATIVETERMINAL FROM
THE COACH BATTERY/IES BEFORE WORK-
ING ON EITHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
WARNING
REMOVE RINGS, METAL WATCHBANDS,
AND OTHER METAL JEWELRY BEFORE
WORKING AROUND A BATTERY. USE CAU-
TION WHEN USING METAL TOOLS. IF A
TOOL CONTACTS A BATTERY TERMINAL
OR METAL CONNECTED TO IT, A SHORT
CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD
CAUSE PERSONAL INJUI'IY OR FIRE.
WARNING
DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY ELECTROLYTE
TO CONTACT SKIN, EYES, FABRICS, OR
PAINTED SURFACES. THE ELECTROLYTE
IS A SULFURIC ACID SOLUTION WHICH
COULO CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL IN-
JURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. WEAR EYE
PROTECTION WHEN WORKING WITH
BATTERIES.
Check the external condition of the battery periodically.
Look for cracks in the cover and case. Check the vent
plugs and replace if they are cracked or broken. Keep
the battery clean. Accumulations of acid film and dirt
may permit current to flow between the terminals and
discharge the battery.