Seiectinq A Replacement Battery - Fleetwood 1999 Discovery Parts And Service Manual

Both sets of batteries will be kept charged by the chassis
charging system while you are driving. The AC/OC power
converter will also charge both sets of batteries when con-
nected to 120-volt AC power through shore cord service or
by operating the generator. If the batteries are disconnected .
while the shore cord is plugged in or the generator is operat-
ing, the batteries will not be charged. If the batteries need to
be charged from a different charging source, please follow
these safety guidelines:
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Leaving a charger connected to a battery for an extended
period of time can shorten battery life.
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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.
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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 connections are a
common cause of electrical arcs which can cause explosion.
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Check and adjust the electrolyte level before charging. Fill
each cell to the indicator with distilled water.
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Always remove all vent caps before charging the battery.
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Do not charge the battery at a rate that causes the electrolyte
to spew out.
When the battery requires replacement, always choose a bat-
tery with the same physical and electrical characteristics as
the original equipment. Your dealer or an authorized
Fleetwood Service Center can advise you on proper battery
selection.
DiscoVEliy
ELECTRicAL SYSTEMS
BATTERY CHARGING
WARNING
Never expose the battery
to open flame or electric
spark. Chemical action in
the battery generates
hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive.
Do not allow battery elec-
trolyte (acid) to. contact
skin, eyes, fabrics, or
painted surfaces.
SELECTING A
REPLACEMENT
BATTERY
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