ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
61THOR MOTOR COACH | MADE TO FIT
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Do not allow battery electrolyte (acid) to come into contact with skin, eyes, fabric
or painted surfaces. Electrolyte is a sulfuric acid solution that could cause serious
personal injury or property damage.
If your hands, eyes, clothes or the painted surface of your motorhome are exposed
to electrolyte, ush the exposed area thoroughly with water.
If electrolyte gets in your eyes, immediately ush them thoroughly with water and
get prompt medical attention.
WARNING
Storing the Batteries
To prevent auxiliary battery discharge when your motorhome is not connected to an external
power source for an extended period of time, it is recommended you turn OFF the 12 volt
battery DISCONNECT SWITCH, or MAIN POWER SWITCH and disconnect each battery
at the negative battery cable.
During storage, it is important to check battery voltage at least every two weeks and to
recharge 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.
Typical master battery disconnect switch
Master Battery Disconnect Switch
The 12 volts DC master battery disconnect switch is used to disconnect the motorhome from
auxiliary or “house” battery power during periods of storage or during service. The 12 volt
master battery disconnect switch must be in the ON position in order to maintain charge in
the chassis and auxiliary ("house") batteries, and for the 12 volts DC house electrical system
to operate.
NOTE: When traveling, the master battery
disconnect switch must be turned ON to
operate the backup camera system and
dash radio (if so equipped).
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