Check the external condition
of
the battery periodically.
Look for cracks in the cover and case. Check the vent plugs
and replace
if
they are cracked or broken. Keep the battery
clean. Accumulations
of
acid film and dirt may permit cur-
rent to flow between the terminals and discharge the battery.
To
clean the battery:
1.
Wash it with a diluted solution of baking soda and water to
neutralize any acid present
2.
Then 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. Be sure the vent
caps are tight.
3. Dry the cables and terminals.
4.
Don't use grease on the bare metal inside the cable termi-
nals to prevent corrosion. Grease
is
an insulator. Electricity
will not flow through it. A plastic ignition spray will protect
the terminals after you have cleaned and reinstalled them.
5.
Check the battery, including water level, often. Keep the
carrier and hold down hardware clean and free of corrosion
and chemical accumulation.
ELECTRicAL
SYSTEMS
BATTERY
INSPECTION
AND CARE
WARNING
Disconnect the 120-volt
shore cord,
and
remove
the negative terminal
from the coach batteries
before working
on
either
electrical system.
WARNING
Remove rings, metal
watchbands, and other
metal jewelry before
working around a battery.
Use caution when using
metal tools.
If a tool con-
tacts a battery terminal or
metal connected
to
it,
a
short circuit could occur
which could cause per-
sonal injury
or
fire.
WARNING
Do
not allow battery elec-
trolyte to contact skin,
eyes,
fabrics,
or
painted
surfaces.
The
electrolyte
is
a sulfuric acid solution
which could cause seri-
ous personal injury or
property damage. Wear
eye protection when
working with batteries.
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