Taxa Outdoors Mantis 2021 Owner's Manual page 48

dead batteries .... If your battery is dead, plug into shore power if available. Reduce the loads on the battery by turning off any
lights, 12-volt DC powered equipment and all non-essential items to allow rapid recharge. You may also connect the 7-way
connector to your tow vehicle and run the engine at high idle to increase charging current and possibly reduce charging time.
If your tow vehicle battery is dead or discharged, an external jumper battery or battery charger must be used to either start
your tow vehicle engine, or generator, if any.
APPLIANCES AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Please be sure to read and follow the separate manuals and instructions regarding safety, risks, use, maintenance, care and
service associated with each option, add-on, appliance and/or equipment.
air conditioner .... For best performance:
- Park in a shaded area
- Keep blinds down and closed
- Keep windows and doors closed, allowing the habitat to cool efficiently
- If you have an awning, use it to protect habitat from direct sunlight
Try to avoid using heat-producing items inside habitat
Turn on the AC unit early in the morning
Maintain AC unit as instructed by manufacturer
refrigerator .... the refrigerator, if any, operates on the habitat's 12V battery system. Please refer to the applicable separate
manufacturer instructions for care and operation.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER and SMOKE DETECTOR and combination CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR / PROPANE
DETECTOR
Your habitat includes a fire extinguisher, which is located by the side entry door of the Mantis. Test and operate according to
manufacturer instructions. Your habitat also includes a battery powered smoke detector and hard wired carbon monoxide
detector and propane detector, which should be tested prior to and during each camping trip.
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