Airstream INTERNATIONAL CCD, Owner'S Manual

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Some situations, which may indicate a need for battery replacement, are:
1. Loss of more water in one cell than others.
2. Continuous loss of water in all cells-perhaps accompanied by overheating or ex-
treme gassing and bubbling.
3. A marked difference in the specific gravity reading between cells.
WARNING
: The gases generated within a storage battery cell may be
ignited by an open flame or spark in the vicinity of the battery. Do not use a match
or flame to provide light for checking the level of the water.
During the winter the battery should be removed from the trailer and stored in a cool,
dry place, where there is no danger of freezing. It should be kept full of water, cleaned
and charged monthly. A battery that is allowed to completely lose its charge will never
regain its original power or a full charge.
Remove the battery from its container.
For battery service or replacement, go to any service station or dealer who sells and
services the make battery installed in your trailer.
When being towed, the 12-volt battery in your trailer is receiving a constant charge
from the vehicle’s generator or alternator through the seven-way connector.
Your tow vehicle’s voltage regulator controls the charge rate. It is important to keep the
seven-way connector clean. One method is to use “Spra-Kleen”.
Whenever possible use the automatic built in charge of the converter system for charg-
ing. The charging circuit automatically controls the current, reducing it as the battery
increases in charge.
At service stations make certain they give your battery a slow charge because quick
charges will drastically shorten the life of the battery, as will allowing repeated com-
plete discharges.
POWER CENTER (Converter, 12-Volt Distribution, 110 Volt Distribution)
MagneTec 7355
Manufacturer:
MagneTec
102 North Main Street
Goodland, Indiana 47948
Phone: (800) 443 4859
Fax: (219) 297 2305
The converter/charging system is the interior low voltage electrical system that enables
you to use the interior lights, fans, pumps and 12-volt appliances whether operating
on self-contained battery power or 120-volt city power. The 12-volt light bulbs give off
the same light as regular household bulbs, so that when operating on self-contained
battery power, everything works normally except the 110-volt convenience outlets and
110-volt appliances. The converter system is designed to maintain constant output
voltages regardless of the variances that occur in city power systems.