Blue Bird Coachworks 450 LXi, Owner'S Manual

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4-4 Battery Systems 450 LXi Owner Manual
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Rev. “C”
4-4.5 Split Battery Power System
The coach is run by house and chassis batteries. The Battery Connect/ Battery Disconnect switch
connects and disconnects the house and chassis batteries.
4-4.6 Battery Maintenance
Your motor home is equipped with separate engine and house battery systems for greater
assurance that there will be suffi cient voltage to crank the motor home engine.
The two engine batteries and the eight house batteries are all located in the last bay curbside of
the coach.
The house and engine batteries are charged from either the alternator or the inverter battery charger. The auxiliary battery
switch is in the ON position in order for the inverter battery charger to operate, either the generator must be running or the
motor home must be connected to a shoreline supply.
To make sure that the batteries are always ready for use, periodically check and charge them as necessary.
A dirty battery may eventually dissipate its charge through conductive surface contamination. Clean the engine battery
top surfaces with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Check that battery terminals and associated battery jumper terminals
are tight and free of corrosion. To clean terminals, neutralize corrosive deposits with a solution of baking soda, rinse with
clear water, and dry. Note that commercial type spray-on battery cleaners are available at automotive supply stores. Use as
directed to keep the batteries clean. Spray-on cable and terminal protective coatings are also available, easy to use, and
effective.
CAUTION!!
Avoid sparking of any form in the vicinity of the batteries.
CAUTION!!
Do not wear metal rings, watches or jewelry when working on or near the batteries,
cable, solenoids or chassis wiring. These can short out electrical wiring and cause injury.