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ing) all electrically operated appliances and accessories must be used sparingly. During this
period these appliances and accessories are being powered by the house auxiliary batteries
directly, and/or indirectly through the inverter/charger.
If excessive amounts of power are drawn from the house auxiliary batteries, either as small
applied loads over an extended period of time or as high applied loads for a short period
of time, they will become deeply discharged. Permanent battery damage will occur after
repeated deep discharge cycles.
General usage information (using estimated ratings)
12-volt loads drawn from the battery bank(s) while operating 120-volt appliances through
the inverter/charger can approach 300 amps on a single inverter/charger equipped motor
home, and 700 amps on a dual inverter/charger equipped motor home. Complete battery
discharge will occur quickly when inverter/charger loads are applied.
Batteries discharge at a faster rate the deeper they become discharged. To minimize battery
discharge:
When disconnected from 120-volt shore or generator power and not requiring the
operation of 120-volt appliances or equipment, turn the inverter/charger OFF on
the touchscreen.
Custom configure your inverter/charger's control panel on the touchscreen (see
the inverter/charger owner's manual) to best meet your power usage profile.
Battery Inspection and Care
Batteries are all sealed AGM types, maintenance free. Check the external condition of the
batteries periodically. Look for cracks in the cover and case.
Battery storage instructions
To prevent house auxiliary battery discharge when your motor home will not be connected
to shore power for extended periods of time, it is recommended you turn "off" the 12-volt
battery disconnect switch, or (main power switch in the stepwell), and disconnect each bat-
tery bank at the negative battery cable running to the chassis frame.
During storage, it is important to check the voltage of your batteries at least monthly using
the inverter/charger remote control panel if the negative battery cables remain connected.
Check with a multi-meter when the battery negative cables aren't connected. Re-charge all
batteries to 12.65 volts as needed. If you remove the batteries from the motor home, store
them in a dry, cool area.
Battery Replacement
If house batteries need to be replaced, only deep cycle batteries of the same size and
type should be installed. Refer to the Chassis Guide for information on chassis battery
replacement.
Battery Disconnect Solenoid Switch (House Battery Disconnect)
The battery disconnect solenoid switch, or "main power switch," is
located near the entrance door on the front of the passenger's con-
sole. This switch lights up red when turned on.
™ NOTE: The combination carbon monoxide/propane alarm
is connected to a constant 12-volt power source. The carbon
monoxide/propane alarm remains operational when the bat-
tery disconnect solenoid switch, or "main power switch," is
in the "OFF" position.
The power steps at the entrance door will also continue to work with these switches in the
"OFF" position.
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