Solar Panel; Selecting A Replacement Battery; 120-Volt System - Fleetwood American Dream WIDE BODY 1998 Owner's Manual

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ELECTRICAL HOUSE SYSTEMS
12- & 120-VOLT
Do not break live circuits at the terminals of the battery. Use care
when connecting or disconnecting booster leads or cables. These .
actions, and poor connections, are a common cause of electrical
arcs which can cause explosion.
Check and adjust the electrolyte level before charging. Fill eachcell
to the indicator with distilled water.
Always remove vent caps before charging the battery .
. Do not charge the battery at a rate that causes the electrol yte to spew
out.
SOLAR PANEL
The solar charging panel installed on the roof of your motor home is
designed to "trickle-chatge" yourbattery system. It is not intendedJo be a fast
charging or heavy current electrical source. During periods of clear sky and
bright sun, the solar panel will help keep your batteries "topped-up". Do not·
try to operate the inverter or other 12-volt DC appliances with the output of
the solar panel.
The panel is expandable with optional expansion panels. Contact your .
dealer for more information on expansion panels.
SELECTING A REPLACEMENT BATTERY
When the battery requires replacement, always choose a battery with the
same physical and electrical characteristics as the original equipment Your
dealer or an authorized Fleetwood Service Center can advise you on proper
battery selection.
'120-VOLT SYSTEM
This system provides grounded electrical service for appliances such as air
conditioners, TV, microwave ovens, etc. This system also provides a power
source for the converter.
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