Agm Batteries; Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries; Lithium Battery Cold Weather Operation; Smartshunt - Airstream FLYING CLOUD 2024 Owner's Manual

Ensure the caps are in place and tightly sealed before
cleaning. If the baking soda/water solution used for
cleaning gets into the battery, it will neutralize the
battery acid. Clean the top of the battery using a ratio
of two tablespoons of baking soda to a pint of water.
Clean the battery terminal connectors with a wire or
nylon brush to remove dirt and corrosion. Ensure the
terminals are tight and free of corrosion.
During winter, lead acid batteries should be removed
from the trailer and stored in a cool, dry place where
there is no danger of freezing. They should be clean
and properly filled. Charge every 30-60 days. A battery
that is allowed to lose its charge completely will never
regain its original power or fully charge. When leaving
the battery in the trailer, it is unnecessary to leave it
on charge. Disconnect the negative battery cable to
prevent the battery's inadvertent discharging, which
may lead to a complete discharge.

AGM Batteries

AGM batteries require very little maintenance other
than keeping them clean and ensuring tight terminal
connections. For information on how to properly
maintain and store AGM batteries, consult the battery
manufacturer's instructions.

Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries

Lithium batteries require little maintenance other than
keeping them clean and ensuring tight and clean
terminal connections. Lithium batteries must be stored
with a full charge and disconnected from loads by
removing the negative cable. For information on how
to properly store lithium batteries, consult the battery
manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING
Before removing the batteries, verify that
shoreline power is not connected. The risk of
electrical shock may be present.
WARNING
Be sure to reconnect the battery cable terminals
to the correct battery posts. Failure to do so
could damage the battery and connected systems
and potentially cause injury.
NOTICE
Avoid letting the battery get too low in charge,
and never store a battery without fully charging
it first. Keep your battery in a cool and dry place
with plenty of ventilation, and remember to
recharge as directed by the battery manufacturer.
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NOTE
A battery will self-discharge 1-3% per month
at 80 degrees. Depending on environmental
conditions, this discharge rate may increase.

Lithium Battery Cold Weather Operation

Lithium batteries may not charge properly during
cold weather usage if the temperature is below 35°F.
Because of this, manufacturers may incorporate an
internal heating system, allowing for use in colder
climates and expanding the temperature restrictions
for the battery's internal Battery Management System
(BMS). If equipped, the heating element may be
enabled and disabled by an installed switch or
automatically by an internal temperature gauge. Once
on, the heating element will automatically engage and
disengage as temperatures rise and fall.

SmartShunt

Airstreams with the factory-installed lithium
battery option will have a SmartShunt. The
SmartShunt connects via Bluetooth
VictronConnect app on your smartphone (or tablet) to
conveniently read out all monitored battery parameters,
like state of charge, time to go, and historical
information. To learn more and to download the app,
scan the QR code above, click on one of the icons
below, or visit www.victronenergy.com
downloads.
Use the default PIN code 000000 to sign up
NOTE
Airstreams without the factory-installed lithium
option will have a ground stud instead of the
Smartshunt. If lithium batteries are installed by
a dealer, it is recommended a Smartshunt be
installed.
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