Electrical
Systems
Battery Disconnect (If Equipped)
Some accessories or equipment such as clocks,
radios or the refrigerator may draw small
amounts
of
current even when turned OFF. A
manual operated rotary switch disconnect sys-
tem allows you to disconnect either the chassis
batteries
or
the coach batteries
or
both.
Disconnecting the batteries will help reduce the
likelihood
of
battery discharge over long storage
periods. For your convenience, relay operated
disconnect circuits may
be
equipped with your
motor home. These circuits isolate selected elec-
trical systems from either the chassis
or
the
house batteries. Activating the relay(s) will pre-
vent battery discharge which may occur over
extended storage periods. During normal use
of
your motor home the relays must always be
in
the "on" position.
If
you plan to store the motor home for an
extended period, position the disconnect
switchles to
OFF. Remember to position the
switchles to
ON
when
you
take the motor home
out
of
storage.
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NOTE I
When
charging the batteries, the battery disconnect
switches must be
ON.
Battery Inspection
and
Care
A.
WARNING
Do
not use the motor home when the chassis batter-
ies are disconnected. The power step will not operate
as designed if the chassis battery is disconnected.
If
the step is not in the correct extended position, you
may be injured if you step out
of
the motor home.
Check the external condition
of
the batteries
periodically.
Look
for cracks in the cover and
case. Check the vent plugs and replace any that
are cracked or broken. Keep the batteries clean.
Acid film and dirt on the battery top may permit
current to flow between the termiuals and dis-
charge the battery.
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To clean the batteries:
1.
Wash the battery with a diluted solution
of
baking soda and water to neutralize any
acid present.
2.
Flush with clean water. Foaming around
terminals
or
on
top
of
the battery is normal
acid neutralization. Avoid getting the soda
solution
in
the battery.
3. Dry the cables and tel1ninals.
4.
Do
not use grease on the bare metal inside
the cable terminals to prevent corrosion.
Most greases are an insulator. A plastic bat-
tery terminal spray will protect the termi-
nals after they have been cleaned and rein-
stalled.
5. Keep the carrier and hold down hardware
clean and free
of
corrosion and chemical
accumulation.
A.
WARNING
Before working
on
either electrical system shut OFF
the Automatic Generator Start System (AGS), gener-
ator, inverter, chassis engine and disconnect the
shore cord and negative
terminals from the batteries.
If
you work
on
the electrical systems with these sys-
tems
ON
or connected, you may be shocked, electro-
cuted, or severely burned.
Battery Charging
Both sets
of
batteries will be kept charged by the
chassis engine alternator and charging system
while you are driving. The
DC
power converter
will charge the chassis and house battedes when
plugged into
120-volt AC service or
by
the gener-
ator (if equipped).
If
the battery needs to be
charged from a different charging source, please
follow these safety guidelines:
• Leaving a charger connected to a battery for
an extended period
of
time can shorten bat-
telY
life.
• Do not smoke near batteries being charged
or which have been recently charged.
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