Holiday Navigator 2003 Owner's Manual page 301

equalize charge, initiate the equalize cycle after the batteries have entered float
charge. Only liquid lead acid or absorb glass matte (AGM) type batteries
should be equalize charged. Other battery types can be damaged if equalize
charged. Monitor the electrolyte solution closely when equalizing a liquid lead
acid battery. A battery's "healthy" cell(s) can be damaged if overcharged. High
DC charge voltages can also damage voltage sensitive electronic equipment.
Several precautions should be used when performing an equalize charge:
Equalization cycle precautions:
• Only equalize charge batteries with the motorhome in a well
ventilated area, preferably outdoors. Liquid lead acid batteries
produce explosive hydrogen gas when charging. Extinguish all
flames and other sources of ignition.
• Secure the battery compartment door in the open position. Extend
battery trays to full open position when equalize charging.
• Remove the liquid lead acid battery caps during the equalize
charge cycle. AGM battery caps are not removable and may void
the battery's warranty if removed.
• A liquid lead acid battery will consume water at an equalize charge
voltage. Fill battery cells with distilled water before beginning an
equalize charge cycle. Do not overfill the battery cells. Overfilled
battery cells will spatter excess electrolyte.
• Protect all painted surfaces from any electrolyte solution which
may spatter during equalize charging. If the electrolyte solution
spatters on the exterior painted surface rinse immediately using
large quantities of water.
• Turn OFF the battery cut-off switch located at the entry door.
• Remove the fuses from the solar panel charge leads.
• Observing the polarity, disconnect the 12 Volt DC supply from the
refrigerator. Access supply leads through the outside refrigerator
compartment. Tape the positive lead to prevent a short circuit.
• Mark the specific location then disconnect the wires from the
battery maintainer.
• Avoid operating any electrical equipment during the equalize
charge cycle.
To Equalize Charge:
• Press and hold the Settings button on the remote (right-pointing
arrow) for six seconds. Charge light will flash rapidly and System
Status: Equalize will appear on the screen. The inverter will run
the equalize charge cycle for three hours.
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