Jayco Swift User Manual

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House auxiliary and chassis batteries should be fully charged prior to dry camping. When
disconnected from 120-volt shore or generator power (i.e., while dry camping or tailgating)
all electrically operated appliances and accessories must be used sparingly. Typically, a deep
cycle battery has an amp-hour rating of 75-100 amps.
During this period these appliances and accessories are being powered by the house auxil-
iary batteries directly, and/or indirectly through the inverter/charger. If excessive amounts
of power are drawn from the house auxiliary batteries, they will become deeply discharged.
Permanent battery damage will occur after repeated deep discharge cycles.
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Have a qualied Service Technician periodically inspect the batteries for the following:
 Check the level of electrolyte in each battery cell once a year.
 Add distilled water as needed to reach the split-level marker on each battery.
 Check the external condition of the batteries periodically for cracks in the cover
and case.
 Make sure battery vent caps are tight and replace them if cracked or broken.
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To prevent house auxiliary battery discharge when your motorhome will not be connected
to shore power for extended periods of time, it is recommended you turn “o” the 12-volt
battery disconnect switch, or “main power switch,”  disconnect each battery bank at the
negative battery cable running to the chassis frame.
During storage, it is important to check battery voltage at least every two weeks and to re-
charge them as needed. If you remove the batteries from your motorhome protect them from
accidental shorting and keep them in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
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Do not reverse the positive and negative battery cables. Doing so will blow the reverse
polarity fuses that protect the power converter.
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Contact the battery manufacturer for more information on the house auxiliary batteries. \
Refer to your Chassis Guide for information pertaining to the chassis batteries.
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The 12-volt battery disconnect switch is typically located on the bed
or cabinet base inside the side sliding door. This momentary switch
controls a solenoid which connects or disconnects the house batter-
ies. The switch lights up red when turned on.
When engaged the battery disconnect solenoid supplies battery
power to all accessories connected to the house 12-volt fuse panel.
The solenoid must be engaged for the 12-volt house electrical sys-
tem to operate.
 Battery replacement and maintenance should only be done by a
qualied Service Technician.
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Maintenance Record

Jayco Swift Specifications

General

Seatbelts	4
Fuel Type	Diesel
Shower	Yes
Toilet	Yes
Category	Motorhomes
Gross Vehicle Mass	3500kg
Transmission	Automatic