Thetford Battery Box - Swift Tourer Owner's Handbook Manual

BATT ERY B OX
The Battery Box is intended to accommodate
an auxiliary battery in your caravan. The
Battery Box has a CE socket to connect to a
230 V power supply. Inside the Battery Box
there is the option to fit several sockets and
outlets.
WARNING:
• Use precaution when mounting the
battery, as batteries contain acid liquids
which can cause severe injuries and
damage when handled incorrectly. Refer to
the instructions on the battery.
• No smoking is allowed in the area of the
Battery Box!
• Please note that the CE socket has a max
of 16 amp.
• This product meets the latest version of
the EN 1648 part 1 and 2 standard.
Before placing the battery inside the
Battery Box, the battery should be placed
in either the battery bag or the Soft Tray
and rested on the ground adjacent to
the Battery Box. Carefully connect the
electrical wires (the red cable attaches to
the + pole and the black cable to the -
pole of the battery).
Note! Incorrect connection of the cables will
cause a short circuit with potential hazardous
consequences.
After mounting the terminals, lift the battery
together with the bag or Soft Tray into the
middle of the Battery Box compartment. Push
the battery to the back of the Battery Box.
Dependant on the model of battery box fitted
to your vehicle, the battery is secured by either
a strap (figure A), or a facing-clip (figure B).
When attaching the 230 volt cable on the CE
socket, the maximum recommended thickness
of the cable is 10 mm. When closing the door,
the attached cable is to be fed through the slot
in the door.
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The maximum battery size that can be fitted
is 225mm high (including terminals) x 175mm
deep x 353mm wide. The depth and width
dimensions include the rim around the bottom
used for securing the battery.
NOTE: Batteries that are not foot mounted,
ie. without a rim can still be fitted, but check
first that they will fit within the battery box
and can be secured before purchasing.
Figure A
Figure B
Cleaning and maintenance
• Use protective clothing and glasses
when handling a leaking battery, and
avoid direct contact to the skin, eyes and
respiratory organ.
• Should a battery leakage occur, please act
according to the instructions supplied by
the manufacturer of the battery. Act with
caution as caustic substances are present
in the battery.