o Check and adjust the electrolyte level
before charging. Fill each cell to the indica-
tor with distilled water.
o Always remove all vent caps before charg-
ing the battery.
o Do not charge the battery at a rate that
causes the electrolyte to spew out.
o In cold temperature storage conditions, bat-
teries may freeze
if
not properly charged.
A WARNING
Remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal
jewelry
before working around a battery. Use caution
when using metal tools.
If
a tool contacts a battery ter-
minal or metal connected to
it,
a short circuit could
occur which could cause personal injury, explosion or
fire.
A WARNING
Do
not allow battery electrolyte to contact skin, eyes,
fabrics, or painted surfaces. The
electrolyte
is
a sul-
phuric acid solution which could cause serious per-
sonal injury or property damage. Wear
eye
protection
when working with batteries.
A WARNING
Never expose the battery to open flame or electric
spark. Chemical action
in
the battery generates
hydrogen gas which
is
flammable and explosive. Do
not
allow battery electrolyte (acid) to contact skin,
eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces.
Solar Panel (If Equipped)
Your new motor home may be equipped with an
optional solar charger. The solar charging panel
installed on the roof
of
your motor home is
designed to
"trickle-charge" your battery system.
It
is not intended to be a fast charger.
It
also can-
not supply large amounts
of
current to operate
12-volt DC electrical equipment. When the sky
is clear and under bright sun, the solar panel will
help keep your batteries
"topped-up". Do not try
to operate 12-volt DC appliances with the output
Electrical
Systems
of
the solar panel. A light on the air conditioner
indicates when the solar panel is operating.
Selecting a Replacement Battery
When the battery requires replacement, always
choose a battery with the same physical and elec-
trical characteristics
as
the original equipment.
Your dealer or an authorized Fleetwood Service
Center can advise you on proper battery selection.
Auxiliary Start System (If Equipped)
You
can use the Auxiliary Start System to start
the motor home engine with the house battery
if
the chassis battery is discharged. The Auxiliary
Start System
has no effect on the vehicle except
to aid in starting the motor home engine.
If
the
vehicle alternator is operating properly, the bat-
teries will be charged while driving.
To use
the
Auxiliary
Start
System:
I. Be sure the motor home is stopped. Shift
the transmission to N or P and apply the
parking brake.
2.
Press and hold the Auxiliary
Start
switch
on the instrument panel.
3. Start the engine with the ignition switch.
4. Release the Auxiliary
Start
switch.
120-VOLT SYSTEM
This system provides grounded 120-volt
AC
electrical service for appliances such
as
air con-
ditioners,
TV,
microwave ovens, etc. This system
includes:
the generator
the main electrical power cord
("shore chord")
Your motor home is equipped with a heavy duty,
power cord.
It
is
commonly called the "shore
cord."
This cord is used to connect to extemal 120-
volt
AC
service. The cord and coimector is molded
together to form a weatherproof cable assembly.
Do not cut or alter the cable in any
way.
Do not
remove the ground pin in the cable connector, or
defeat the ground circuit
in
the motor home.
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