Autocruise 2012 Van Conversion Range, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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electrical systems
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motorhome battery
Motorhome battery
Your motorhome has been fitted with a sealed,
Absorbed Glass Matt leisure battery which is
specially designed for installing on its side
The battery or batteries should only be
positioned in the appropriate compartment,
and be properly secured before travelling.
The battery or batteries should only be
positioned in the appropriate compartment,
and be properly secured before travelling
It is recommended that a good quality
leisure battery is always connected when the
motorhome electrical system is in use.
Leisure batteries are a deep cycling
rechargeable heavy duty 12v battery designed
to provide power for lights and other electrical
appliances. Replacement batteries should
be a proprietary brand leisure battery with a
minimum 85amp - 110 amp capacity.
WARnInG: When renewing a leisure
battery care should be taken ensuring
that a fully sealed Absorbed Glass Matt
battery, which can be fitted on its side is
used. IF UnSURE SEEk ADVICE
other types of leisure batteries contain
a liquid and electrolyte which will leak
out if laid on its side. ConTACT WITH
THE LIQUID ACID CAn CAUSE SEVERE
InJURIES AnD DAMAGE To
THE VEHICLE.
Note: Replacement batteries should be
checked dimensionally before purchasing,
to ensure fitment within the battery
compartment, as brands vary in size.
It should be remembered that batteries suitable
for the electrical demands of a motorhome
differ in design from those for use with a car,
and whilst the system may operate with a car
battery it is strongly recommended that only a
rechargeable leisure type battery, maintained in
good condition is used.
WARnInG: When connecting the
battery, ensure that the correct polarity
is observed (black is negative and red/
brown is positive) and that the terminals
are securely fastened.
Under normal circumstances it should not be
necessary to remove the battery other than for
routine inspection of terminals.
Your motorhome has been fitted with an in-
line 20 amp fuse between the battery terminal
and the power supply unit. Do not use a
higher rated fuse as this may cause damage to
your motorhome.
WARnInG: Switch off all appliances
and lamps before connecting or
disconnecting the battery.
Smoking is prohibited around the
battery compartment.
To preserve the life of your leisure battery and
charger please observe the following:
i) Do not leave all 12v lights powered at the
same time as this will drain your leisure
battery more rapidly.
ii) If all 12v lights must be powered together,
ensure the battery is ‘in-circuit’ and that
the battery charger is turned on.
iii) For optimum performance use the
transformer/charger unit with a leisure
battery attached.
Please note the auxiliary battery or batteries
supplied with your motorhome may not be
fully charged and should be charged for a
minimum of 24 hours before use.
Battery performance may be affected
by a number of things such as ambient
temperature, age, state of charge etc.