Taxa Outdoors Mantis 2021 Owner's Manual page 47

(3) connected to shore power ... when you are connected to shore power (an external 120V power source), all batteries will
charge automatically and will be regulated by your converter/charger so they don't overcharge. This is the fastest method of
recharging your habitat. Connect to shore power through the marked 30 amp electrical inlet located on the rear driver's side of
your habitat. Please note that we provide a 30Am p inlet because it is RV campground standard – ot because anything in our
habitat requires that. We supply a 30Amp 'pigtail' that converts from 30A to 15A (normal household) so that you can easily and
safely plug your habitat into any grounded outlet. Note: when parking the habitat for more than a few days, detach from tow
vehicle, turn off appliances and lights, and plug in to shore power if available to ensure the battery is charged in advance of next
use. Your batteries will NOT charge if you have turned the battery cutoff switch to OFF!
4. Connected to solar panels when off the grid. Mantis are prewired to accept solar panels (via the inlet at the rear driver's side
of the habitat, or on the driver's side exterior). The rate of charge will vary based on the panels and solar exposure. Taxa does
NOT wire in a charge controller. Please use a charge controller between your panels and the batteries of your habitat to not
overcharge or damage your batteries. If a solar panel you buy has a different connector than what we provide there are
inexpensive adapters readily available. If your panel is plugged in and no charge is coming through (you can verify by eyeballing
your voltmeter) it is most likely that your panel's manufacturer has a wired their plug the opposite of what we did. There seems
to be no industry standard. This is an easy fix – opening up the inlet and switching the two wires. Depending on how many watts
of panel you attach you will either be extending your battery usage for a given trip or able to live forever on solar power with
need for ever charging your batteries in some other fashion. Please remember that the AC runs only on 110v.
installation ... proper battery installation is critical. Thus, please see a qualified technician for the installation and/or replacement
of your habitat batteries.
inspection and monitoring . . . we recommend that you inspect and monitor the charge of the battery at least once a month and
prior to any trip. During your inspection, look for cracks in the cover and case, and check vent plugs. Have a qualified technician
replace any cracked or broken plugs or other such items, and confirm that the hold-down hardware is tightly secured, that the
battery box, tray or compartment is clean and free of corrosion, and that the vent caps and terminals are secure and tight. Note:
Do not store anything in the habitat battery compartment, box or tray other than the battery and its various components.
Battery compartment at base of kitchen cabinet – shown no cover, no batteries
charging and storing ... keep the batteries fully charged but be sure not to overcharge the battery. If the habitat is charging via
a power cord, shore power, your power distribution center will prevent overcharging. To check or monitor the battery charge,
insert the readout accessory into any 12V outlet on the Mantis.
Here are three ways to charge your battery:
1. Plug into any 120V outlet via the inlet located on the rear driver's side of your Mantis.
2. Plug the habitat's 7-pin connector into an appropriately wired tow vehicle while the vehicle's engine is running.
3. Plug compatible solar panels into the inlet located on the rear driver's side of your Mantis. Ensure a charge controller is inline
between panel and batteries.
WHEN CAMPING, DETACH 7-PIN CONNECTOR FROM TOW VEHICLE. OTHERWISE IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HABITAT
MAY DRAIN THE TOW VEHICLE'S BATTERY.
WHEN HABITAT IS IN STORAGE, MAINTAIN THE BATTERY BY PLUGGING A 120V POWER SOURCE INTO THE MANTIS'
ELECTRICAL INLET (LOCATED AT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE). THE CHARGE CONTROLLER WILL MAINTAIN A PROPER
CHARGE WITHOUT OVERCHARGING.
OR
USE THE BATTERY CUT OFF SWITCH LOCATED ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE KITCHEN CABINETRY TO DISCONNECT
BATTERY. (When battery disconnect is in OFF position it is still possible to charge the battery from the tow vehicle or solar
panel).
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