Airstream INTERNATIONAL TRAILER Owner's Manual page 91

AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL
Some situations, which may indicate a need for battery replacement, are:
1. Loss of more water in one cell than others.
2. Continuous loss of water in all cells-perhaps accompanied by overheating or extreme gassing and
bubbling.
3. A marked difference in the specific gravity reading between cells.
WARNING
: The gases generated within a storage battery cell may be ignited by an open
flame or spark in the vicinity of the battery. Do not use a match or flame to provide light for
checking the level of the water.
During the winter the battery should be removed from the trailer and stored in a cool, dry place, where
there is no danger of freezing. It should be kept full of water, cleaned and charged monthly. A battery that
is allowed to completely lose its charge will never regain its original power or a full charge.
Slide the battery out onto the opened compartment door for service and removal
For battery service or replacement, go to any service station or dealer who sells and services the make
battery installed in your trailer.
When being towed, the 12-volt battery in your trailer is receiving a constant charge from the car's generator
or alternator through the seven-way connector.
Your automobile's voltage regulator controls the charge rate. It is important to keep the seven-way
connector clean. One method is to use "Spra-Kleen".
Whenever possible use the automatic built in charge of the converter system for charging. The charging
circuit automatically controls the current, reducing it as the battery increases in charge.
At service stations make certain they give your battery a slow charge because quick charges will drastically
shorten the life of the battery, as will allowing repeated complete discharges.
POWER CENTER (Converter, 12-Volt Distribution, 110Volt Distribution)
MagneTec 7300
Manufacturer:
MagneTec
102 North Main Street
Goodland, Indiana 47948
Phone: (800) 443 4859
Fax: (219) 297 2305
The converter/charging system is the interior low voltage electrical system that enables you to use the
interior lights, fans, pumps and 12-volt appliances whether operating on self-contained battery power or
120-volt city power. The 12-volt light bulbs give off the same light as regular household bulbs, so that
when operating on self-contained battery power, everything works normally except the 110-volt
convenience outlets and 110-volt appliances. The converter system is designed to maintain constant output
voltages regardless of the variances that occur in city power systems.
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