Battery Charging - Fleetwood Pace Arrow 2000 Manual

ELECTRicAL SYSTEMS
Both sets of batteries will be kept charged by the chassis
engine alternator and charging system while you are driving.
The DC power converter will charge the coach battery when
plugged into 120-volt AC service. The batteries can also be
charged by the generator. If the battery needs 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.
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In cold temperature storage conditions, batteries may freeze if
not kept properly charged.
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BATTERY CHARGING
WARNING
Remove rings, metal
watchbands, and other
metal jewelry before
working around a battery.
Use caution when using
metal tools. If a tool con-
tacts a battery terminal or
metal connected to it, a
short circuit could occur
which could cause per-
sonal injury, explosion or
fire.
WARNING
Do not allow battery elec-
trolyte to contact skin,
eyes, fabrics, or painted
surfaces. The electrolyte
is a sulphuric acid solu-
tion which could cause
serious personal injury or
property damage. Wear
eye protection when
working with batteries.
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.
PACE ARROW