• Check and adjust the electrolyte level
before charging. Fill each cell to the indica-
tor with distilled water.
• Always remove all vent caps before charg-
ing the battery.
• Do not charge the battelY at a rate that
causes the electrolyte to spew out.
• In cold temperature storage conditions, bat-
teries may freeze
if
not properly charged.
A.
WARNING
Remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal jew-
elry before working around a battery. Use caution when
using
metal tools.
If
a tool contacts a battery terminal 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
of
the solar panel. A light on the air conditioner
indicates when the solar panel
is
operating.
Electrical
Systems
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
im
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 AuxiUary
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:
1. 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 cord")
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
external
120-volt AC service. The cord and connector
is
molded together to
fOim
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.
To
connect the power cord to external service,
push the plug straight into the receptacle.
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