Battery Disconnect - Tiffin Motorhomes VANLEIGH BEACON Owner's Manual

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Replacement and maintenance
Even when the battery disconnect is turned OFF, some equipment in your RV will draw
small amounts of current. To prevent the auxiliary battery from being discharged when your
RV is not connected to shore line power, disconnect the battery negative cable at the bat-
tery. During storage, it is important to check the voltage monthly and recharge the batteries
as needed. If you remove the batteries from your RV, store it in a dry, cool area (40-60° F)
per the manufacturer's instructions.
When it is time to replace the batteries, replace it with a Group 27 deep cycle battery only.
Contact the battery manufacturer for further information. Do not reverse the positive and
negative battery cables (doing so will blow the reverse polarity fuse(s) that protect the con-
verter).

BATTERY DIScoNNEcT

A convenient battery disconnect is located in the exterior, curb-side storage compartment
in your RV.
When the RV is in storage or auxiliary power will not be needed:
• Shut OFF the Battery Disconnect Switch, and
• Disconnect the battery cables from the auxiliary battery terminals.
• Disconnect the 120-VAC electrical power cord and the negative terminal from the coach
batteries BEFORE working on the electrical system.
• If the unit ever requires any welding operations on the frame, first disconnect the chassis
battery.
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