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ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
COACH BATTERY
12-Volt DC Power Supply
The coach battery supplies power to all of the 12-Volt DC
lights and equipment in the living area of your
motorhome.
This includes the roof vent, refrigerator (when operating
in 12-Volt DC mode), water pump, furnace fan (IF
APPLICABLE), interior lights, holding tank, water level
gauges, etc.
Battery Maintenance
Automotive batteries store chemicals that react and
convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
Whenever electrical energy resources are used, the
battery drains and becomes discharged.
Applying current to the batteries using the engine
alternator (when the motorhome's engine is running) or
by using the motorhome inverter/charger will recharger
the batteries and enable them to continue functioning
normally.
BATTERY PROBLEMS
Several conditions can destroy the battery's function
including sulfation and freezing.
Sulfation occurs when lead sulfate crystallizes and
deposits on the negative plates inside the battery. This
condition is caused when a battery is deprived of a full
charge for an extended period of time (30 days or more,
especially during warm weather). If sulfation occurs, you
will have to replace the battery.
Freezing can discharge, damage, or destroy a battery.
Batteries must be close to fully- charged to prevent the
liquid electrolyte inside the battery from freezing.
Long-Term Storage
Turn off the battery disconnect during extended periods
of storage.
Hook up a battery charger at least once a month, or
connect the 120-volt AC shore line to a suitable power
source.
NOTE: If storing your motorhome for an extended period
of time and batteries cannot be routinely charged, it is
advised to remove the batteries and store them in a cool,
dry location.
Do NOT store batteries on a moist concrete floor.
If batteries are not recharged routinely while in storage,
ensure batteries are fully recharged prior to reinserting
batteries into your motorhome.
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