ELECTRicAL
SYSTEMS
Both sets
of
batteries will be kept charged by the chassis
charging system while on the road. The
AC/DC power con-
verter will charge the coach battery when plugged into
120-
volt service. On those occasions when 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 battery
life.
» Do not smoke near batteries being charged or which
have
been recently charged. Please note that batteries are being
charged while you drive, and
while you are connected to
120-volt power through the converter/charger circuit.
» 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
each cell 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 electrolyte
to spew out.
BATTERY
CHARGING
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 elec-
trolyte
(acid)
to
contact
skin,
eyes,
fabrics, or
painted
surfaces.
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