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10.3 12 VOLT DC SYSTEM
The DC voltage system in your motorhome consists of two separate and yet connected battery systems:
1. The automotive batteries
2. The auxiliary or motorhome batteries
10.3.1 AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES
These are used to operate the starter, the automotive
accessories and all the controls found on the instru-
ment console. Included are the auto heater fans, the
exterior lights, the horn, speed control, windshield
wipers, etc..
It is recommended that the automotive battery cables
be disconnected when storing the unit for an extend-
ed period of time.
IMPORTANT
Removing battery cables from the automotive (chas-
sis) battery can clear the engine/transmission logic
modules. These modules will recalibrate themselves
once the vehicle is reconnected to the 12 volt system
and the engine is started.
10.3.2 AUXILIARY BATTERIES
These supply power to all the 12-volt lights and equip-
ment in the living area of your motorhome. Included
in this would be vent and exhaust fans, 120-volt gen-
erator starter, water pump, furnace fan, interior lights,
holding tank and water level gauges, etc.. These
batteries may provide starting power to your engine
in case the automotive batteries are dead. Refer to
“Auxiliary Start Switch” in this case.
These batteries are “deep cycle” RV batteries designed
to provide power over a long period of time and to
stand up under the frequent drain and recharge con-
ditions of a camping vehicle.
The motorhome has an easy access Auxiliary battery
disconnect. On Commanders, this disconnect is locat-
ed in the overhead cabinet above the entrance door.
By switching this disconnect to the store position, all
12-volt coach accessories, lights, and appliances will
be disconnected. On the Embassy a manual switch is
located under the front hood.
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
Fig. 10-10 AUXILIARY BATTERY DISCONNECT
(COMMANDER ONLY)
Fig. 10-9 BATTERY LOCATION
Embassy
Commander
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10.3 12 VOLT DC SYSTEM
The DC voltage system in your motorhome consists of two separate and yet connected battery systems:
1. The automotive batteries
2. The auxiliary or motorhome batteries
10.3.1 AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES
These are used to operate the starter, the automotive
accessories and all the controls found on the instru-
ment console. Included are the auto heater fans, the
exterior lights, the horn, speed control, windshield
wipers, etc..
It is recommended that the automotive battery cables
be disconnected when storing the unit for an extend-
ed period of time.
IMPORTANT
Removing battery cables from the automotive (chas-
sis) battery can clear the engine/transmission logic
modules. These modules will recalibrate themselves
once the vehicle is reconnected to the 12 volt system
and the engine is started.
10.3.2 AUXILIARY BATTERIES
These supply power to all the 12-volt lights and equip-
ment in the living area of your motorhome. Included
in this would be vent and exhaust fans, 120-volt gen-
erator starter, water pump, furnace fan, interior lights,
holding tank and water level gauges, etc.. These
batteries may provide starting power to your engine
in case the automotive batteries are dead. Refer to
“Auxiliary Start Switch” in this case.
These batteries are “deep cycle” RV batteries designed
to provide power over a long period of time and to
stand up under the frequent drain and recharge con-
ditions of a camping vehicle.
The motorhome has an easy access Auxiliary battery
disconnect. On Commanders, this disconnect is locat-
ed in the overhead cabinet above the entrance door.
By switching this disconnect to the store position, all
12-volt coach accessories, lights, and appliances will
be disconnected. On the Embassy a manual switch is
located under the front hood.
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
Fig. 10-10 AUXILIARY BATTERY DISCONNECT
(COMMANDER ONLY)
Fig. 10-9 BATTERY LOCATION
Embassy
Commander
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