Thor Motor Coach CLASS A - Lithium-Ion Battery Safety; Basic System Operation

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Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Never open the connector lid on top of the battery. Doing
so may cause damage to the printed circuit board.
Review and follow all available product safety,
operational, and disposal information available from the
battery manufacturer.
WARNING
NEVER SIMULTANEOUSLY CHARGE A BATTERY
FROM SHORE POWER AND THE ENGINE
ALTERNATOR:
• Excessive charging energy will result in battery
damage.
• Contact the manufacturer for recommended charging
specications and safety guidelines.
WARNING
Short circuits, too deep discharges, and too high charge
currents will damage the battery and may result in re,
explosion, electric shock, or release of toxic gas. Always
install an external safety relay!
NEVER CHARGE A BATTERY:
• After it was discharged below the Discharge Cut-off
Voltage.
• When the battery is damaged.
• When the battery was overcharged.
WARNING
The components of the Re(Li)able battery power system
are designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components, which can be recycled and
reused. Follow local safe disposal practices—never
dispose battery system components with normal
household waste. Always dispose components through
an authorized waste management facility.
NOTICE
The voltage range of a Lithium-Ion battery (12.0-14.6V)
is greater than lead-acid batteries. Be aware that these
voltages could exceed the permitted voltages of the
connected electrical devices.
The battery(ies) installed in your motorhome are ready
for operation. If battery maintenance or replacement
is required, FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS for battery installation, preparation, and
disposal.
Standard battery chargers may not provide enough
voltage to fully charge Lithium-Ion batteries. Ensure
battery charger can deliver and is set to a Lithium-Ion
battery charging prole.
NOTICE
• There is a dangerous potential of exhaust gases
entering the motorhome whenever the vehicle is
parked and the engine is running.
• Avoid inhaling exhaust gases as they contain carbon
monoxide, which is a toxic gas that is colorless and
odorless.
• Before using the vehicle's engine to charge
battery(ies), ensure the vehicle is parked in an open
area and that the vehicle’s exhaust system is free
of obstructions.
• Do not operate the vehicle's engine if the vehicle is
parked in an enclosed building or conned space.
• Test the CO/LP detector and ensure it is operational.
• Never sleep or allow others to sleep in a parked
motorhome while the engine is running.
WARNING
Basic System Operation
Operation of the lithium auxiliary battery system is similar
to a typical lead-acid RV auxiliary battery system:
• When entering the motorhome, turn ON the rotary
master battery switch. Doing so powers the 12-volt
system, allowing the use of lights, leveling and stabilizing
systems, slideouts, awnings, and 12-volt DC devices.
e master battery switch must also be ON to power
the dash radio and back-up monitor and to power the
combination LP/CO detector.
• When parked and connected to shore power, the master
battery switch also must be ON in order to allow full
operation of all electrical functions of the motorhome.
• Turn OFF the master battery switch whenever leaving
the motorhome for an extended time period. Doing so
will prevent unnecessary battery drain. However, your
motorhome may be equipped with an electric-only
refrigerator (12-volt DC or 120-volt AC). If you need to
keep the refrigerator running while parked and NOT
connected to shore power, keep the master battery switch
ON, while ensuring other 12-volt DC and 120-volt AC
devices remain OFF.