Battery Maintenance - Monaco 2009 Knight Owner's Manual

Slide Tray Maintenance:
The battery tray does not require lubrication.
If lubrication is deemed necessary, minimally
use a non-lithium bearing grease. Use care.
Lubricant can attract dirt and dust, causing
slide problems with the tray.
If, due to extreme weather conditions,
lubrication is deemed necessary follow these
steps.
Use the red nozzle on WD-40 to clean
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the tray mechanism, not to lubricate it.
Use an air hose to blow out all the dirt,
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dust and WD-40.
Minimally use a non-lithium bearing
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grease.
Use care because lubricant can attract
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dirt and dust causing slide problems
with the tray.
CAUTION
DO NOT drive without the tray
secured. Damage can result.
CAUTION
Many types of petroleum based
products or battery by-products can
damage the paint finish. DO NOT
allow these types of chemicals to get
on the paint finish. If the chemicals
splatter on to the painted surfaces,
immediately rinse the surface using
plenty of water and a mild detergent.
WARNING
No repairs should be attempted by
anyone other than by a qualified
technical professional. The deployment
and retraction of the tray could cause
serious injuries.

Battery Maintenance

Liquid Lead Acid (LLA) battery cells should
be checked at least once a month. The level
should be above the top of the plates, but
not overfull. The electrolyte level should be
approximately 3/8" below the well to allow
room for expansion while the battery is being
charged. Over-filling the battery will allow the
electrolyte solution to boil or gas out of the
battery cap. Remember to use only distilled
water to refill the battery. A battery with a low
electrolyte level will rapidly boil out the water
once the plates have been exposed to air.
Periodically check the batteries for corrosion
and cracks. Replace vent plugs that are cracked
or missing. Keep the top of the batteries clean.
The accumulation of electrolyte and dirt
may permit small amounts of current to flow
between the terminals, which can drain the
battery.
Check the battery connections for tightness
and corrosion. If corrosion is found, disconnect
the cables (mark cable locations) and carefully
clean them with a mild solution of baking soda
and water, or an aerosol product specifically
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designed for battery maintenance. DO NOT
allow cleaning solution to seep into the battery
and damage the electrolyte balance. Use water
to rinse the top of the battery and surrounding
area when done. Carefully hook the cables
back to the battery. The battery cable to battery
terminal connections should be metal to metal.
Coat the terminals with petroleum jelly or an
anti-corrosion grease.
WARNING
DO NOT smoke around batteries and
keep all sources of ignition or flames
away from batteries. Liquid lead acid
batteries produce hydrogen gas while
charging. This is highly explosive. The
hydrogen gas may explode resulting in
fire, personal injury, property damage
or death.
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