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Living Quarters, LP and Electrical
5.) Watch for over charging. Three ways to spot overcharging
are
a.) Active material on the vent cap (heavy deposit of
black lead-like material on the underside of the vent
cap.)
b.) Excessive use of water.
c.) By testing voltage regulator output.
6.) Make sure the battery hold downs and carrier are kept
clean and free of corrosion.
Note:
When removing a battery, disconnect the ground
battery clamp first. When installing a battery, always connect
the grounded battery clamp last. When a battery needs to be
replaced, make sure to replace it with a battery of the same
characteristics as the original equipment. Consult your dealer
for advice on battery replacement.
DUE TO THE POTENTIAL DANGER IN
FAILING TO HEED THIS WARNING, THE
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURER CAN NOT
BE HELD RESPONSIBLE SHOULD DAMAGE, INJURY OR
DEATH RESULT FROM FAILURE TO CONNECT THE POWER
CORD TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED POWER SOURCE.
BATTERY SAFETY ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR
EYES WHEN WORKING NEAR BATTERIES.
BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE. DO NOT SMOKE OR EXPOSE
BATTERY TO ELECTRIC SPARK OR FLAME. WHEN
CHARGING OR DISCHARGING, BATTERIES GENERATE
HYDROGEN. HYDROGEN AND AIR IS A VERY EXPLOSIVE
MIXTURE.
DO NOT
SHORT ACROSS THE BATTERY
TERMINALS. THE SPARK COULD IGNITE
THE GASES. DO NOT WEAR METAL JEWELRY OR A WATCH
WHEN WORKING ON A BATTERY.
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE AND
THE 110 VOLT POWER CORD BEFORE
WORKING ON ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
DO NOT
RECONNECT
THE CABLES UNTIL ALL WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS A CORROSIVE,
POISONOUS, SULFURIC ACID. AVOID
CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, CLOTHING OR ANY PAINTED
SURFACE.
CONNECTING POWER CORD
TO AN NON-GROUNDED
OR IMPROPERLY GROUNDED SOURCE CAN
RESULT IN A POSSIBLY FATAL ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
BATTERIES
The batteries will be located in a separate compartment or
in a battery box located on the ‘A’ frame. It is important to
be sure the batteries are kept charged. Take time to turn off
all lights or other 12 volt conveniences when not in use.
Connect the recreational vehicle to a 110 volt power source
when possible, to prevent draining the batteries.
The charge condition of the batteries is displayed on the
monitor panel, generally located in the Control Center,
mounted on the wall. To check, press and hold monitor test
switch while reading the charge level on the battery gauge.
Charge levels indicated are divided into sections from weak
to fully charged.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
While Forest River didn’t install your battery, we want to provide
you with the following information. Battery maintenance is
important. Checking the condition of a battery at regular
intervals will help insure its proper operation. Here are some
recommendations for checking and servicing the batteries.
1.) Keep the battery mounted securely. Excessive vibration
can cause early battery failure.
2.) Check the electrolyte level of the auxiliary batteries at
regular intervals. Keep each cell filled with distilled water,
to just above the plates. Once the plates have dried
out, they cannot be reactivated, and the capacity of the
battery is reduced in direct proportion to the area of plate
surface that has become dry. This kind of damage can
occur quickly.
3.) Keep the battery clean. Corroded terminals make poor
contact. Battery sulfation occurs when the battery has
been standing in a discharged condition over a long
period of time, or when the battery has been operated
continually in a state of partial discharge.
4.) Check the outside condition of the battery. Look for cracks
in the case or vent plugs, If the case is cracked, the
battery must be replaced, If the vent plugs are cracked,
they must be replaced.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
DANGER
OF
DEATH
‘WARNING’ indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
