Battery - Taxa Outdoors Mantis 2021 Owner's Manual

BATTERY

overview ... a single DEEP CELL 12-volt battery may be supplied with your habitat. It is specified and installed by your dealer.
There is room for two (2) batteries of Group 24 or 27 size. You may purchase a second battery separately or from your dealer.
See below battery specifications and technical information as well as such information provided by the manufacturers of any
additional and/or replacement batteries you purchase.
WARNING: BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID, WHICH IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE AND EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS. THUS, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU HAVE ALL BATTERY MAINTENANCE, SERVICING AND
INSTALLATION PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
The battery and charging system are the heart of the 12-volt DC system. Thus, it is important that you keep the battery fully
charged and monitor its charge state. Low battery charge and/or bad batteries are common causes of poor appliance and other
component part performance. Fuses and circuit breakers can fail even without a short circuit under low voltage.
The converter/charger system in your Mantis will help you manage your electrical requirements and charging needs. The
converter/charger monitors and charges your batteries as needed when connected to a power supply. Please refer to the
manufacturer's information regarding the converter/charger for more information. Visit our website's Manual page here -
https://taxaoutdoors.com/manuals/#appliances-accessories Please also refer to the "Electrical System" chapter.
WFCO power center
There is a 12v monitor in the kitchen cabinet. This will let you monitor current or charging voltages.
Your habitat will generally be in one (1) of the following three (3) power states when in use: (1) dry camping (not connected to
shore power) ... you will be using battery power only to operate lights, fans and other DC components, and thus, discharging
the batteries. Exercise constant vigilance in keeping your battery charged when dry camping. Make every reasonable effort to
conserve your battery power (i.e. turn off lights and appliances when not being used);
(2) being towed ... if your tow vehicle has been wired properly, your habitat's battery will charge while being towed (the rate of
charge varies depending on the tow vehicle); and
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