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SECTION 6 -
ELECTRICAL
The house batteries can also provide
emergency power to start the engine if the chassis
battery is discharged. (See “Battery Boost
Switch” or “Aux Start Switch.”)
House batteries are automatically charged by
the chassis alternator while the engine is running.
AUXILIARY BATTERY
DISCONNECT SWITCH
(AUX. BATT)
The AUX BATT disconnect switch lets you
disconnect the house batteries from the 12-volt
system of your coach during storage periods to
avoid battery drain by electrical items that are
hooked directly to the house batteries, such as
clock displays and radio memories, etc.
Always leave this switch ON while using the
coach.
NOTE: Some electronic displays and memory
functions may need to be reset after
power has been reconnected.
See also “Battery Care” elsewhere in this
section.
BATTERY ACCESS
The house batteries are located in a
compartment beneath the interior entrance steps.
Unfasten the step retainer, then lift the step
upward and remove to service batteries.
*Some models may be equipped with only one house battery
**Class-C models chassis battery is located in engine
compartment- see chassis manual for information
BATTERY CARE
Lead -acid type batteries are electro-chemical
devices for storing and releasing electrical
charge. As such, they are simply an electrical
reservoir, not an electrical source. As soon as
energy is removed from the battery, it should be
replaced by the engine alternator or the RV
converter system.
If a battery sits unused for 30 days or more,
especially during warm weather, it can develop a
deposit of sulfate crystals on the metal plates
Auxiliary Battery Switch - Typical
(Near Entrance Door)
WARNING
Always refasten the battery retainer when
returning a battery to the compartment.
Squeeze tab upward
to release latch
House
Batteries*
Chassis
Battery**
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