Leisure Serenity Owner's Manual page 55

Serenity / Libero Motorhome
Prevention
1. Disconnect the battery cables during long periods of storage.
2. Hook up a battery charger at least once a month during long periods of storage, or connect the 120 volt AC shore
line to a suitable power source. When using shore power to charge the coach batteries, the battery disconnect switch
must be on.
Long Term Storage
If you do not intend to use your Motorhome for a longer period of time it might be a good idea to remove the batteries
from the Motorhome and store them in a cool dry location on a wood or rubber pad. DO NOT store batteries on a moist
concrete floor.
Additional Maintenance Suggestions
1. Check the external condition of the battery monthly. Look for cracks in the cover and case.
2. Make sure batteries are always securely fastened down.
3. Make sure battery clamps are tight and free of corrosion.
Do not allow battery electrolyte to contact skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. The electrolyte is a sulfuric acid
solution which could cause serious personal injury or property damage. Wear eye protection when working.
4. Keep the battery and terminals clean. Accumulations of acid film and dirt may permit current to flow between the
terminals and discharge the battery.
5. To clean the battery, wash it with a diluted solution of baking soda and water to neutralize any acid present, then flush
with clean water. Foaming around terminals or on top of the battery is normal acid neutralization.
Make sure you don't allow any baking soda solution to get into the battery. This can neutralize the battery
acid .
6. Dry the cables and terminals before reinstalling them, and don't use grease on the bare metal inside the cable
terminals to prevent corrosion. Grease is an insulator. Electricity will not flow through it. A plastic ignition spray will
protect the terminals after you have cleaned and reinstalled them.
7. Whenever batteries are removed and replaced make sure the positive and negative cables are attached to the
correct terminals. (Positive to positive and negative to negative.) The same is true when using a "booster battery" or
a charger. If you use a "fast charger," disconnect the cables from your battery. Do not attempt to recharge a frozen
battery.
Never try to start the engine with the aid of a Battery Quick Charge unit.
8. If you do not have maintenance-free batteries, check the battery fluid level and fill with distilled water if necessary.
Do not overfill.
9. Have the specific gravity of the battery fluid checked when you have your Motorhome serviced.
Remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal jewelry before working around a battery. Use caution when using
metal tools. If the tool contacts the battery terminals or metal connected to them, a short circuit could occur.
Warning
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Warning
Electrical System Operation
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