Battery Charqinq - Fleetwood 1998 American Tradition Owner's Manual

Both sets of batteries will be kept charged by the chassis
charging system while you are driving. The ACIDC power
converter will also charge both sets of batteries when con-
nected to l20-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 operating, 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 explo-
sion.
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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 electro-
lyte to spew out.
When the battery requires replacement, always choose a battery
with the same physical and electrical characteristics as the
Oliginal equipment. Your dealer or an authOlized Fleetwood
Service Center can advise you on proper battery selection.
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 explo-
sive. Do not allow battery
electrolyte (acid) to con-
tact skin, eyes, fabrics, or
painted surfaces.
SElECTiNG
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REplACEMENT
BATTERY
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AMERiCAN TRAdiTioN - CopYRiql1T 1997, FIEETlVood ENTERPRisES, INC. All Riq/ITS RESERVEd. 06,'1