W ARNING
Available Power
The power available at campgrounds and the qual-
ity of connection can vary widely. In order to pro-
tect your investment, we recommend using a qual-
ity surge protector.
Many campgrounds have limited electric service
that may not be adequate to power your RV. The
best way to know what electric service is available
is to call your campground ahead of time.
Adapters/Reducers
Many aftermarket devices are available that con-
nect to the shore cord on your RV, allowing it to be
plugged into a lesser power supply. Using an
adapter or reducer to connect your RV to a lesser
power source than the RV was designed to use
requires you to shut off some appliances in the RV
in order to keep the demand lower than the power
available.
PLUGGING YOUR RV INTO A POWER
SOURCE LESS THAN IT WAS DESIGNED FOR SIG-
NIFICANTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF FIRE.
Because of the increased risk of fire or electrical
damage, we recommend that you do not use an
adapter or reducer to plug your RV into a lesser
power source than it was designed for. If you
choose to use an adapter or reducer, be aware that
many if not all these products are not certified by
Underwriters Laboratories™ or any other safety
testing firm. It is therefore up to you to ensure that
any adapter or reducer you use is properly sized
for the electric load and adequately constructed to
protect you and your family from the risk of fire or
electric shock.
Extension Cords
Forest River recommends that you do not use
extension cords to power your RV. If you choose to
use an extension cord, be sure it is properly rated
for the electric load and is in good condition
before each use. Damage to an extension cord is
often not visible and can only be detected through
the use of special equipment and expertise that
most consumers do not have. Never use an exten-
sion cord longer than 50 feet, when the cord has
gotten wet, or a cord that has been pinched or
shows any signs of damage.
FOREST RIVER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY
AND ALL LIABILITY OF WHATEVER SORT FOR
ANY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH
ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF AN ELECTRICAL
ADAPTER OR REDUCER OR EXTENSION CORD.
AGS (Automatic Generator Start
System)
Some coaches are manufactured with an Automatic
Generator Start System. The AGS is designed to auto-
matically start your coach generator, based on the inside
temperature of the coach or a low battery condition.
These features allow you to leave pets and important
items in your coach while you enjoy a day away and be
confident your coach will stay cool and comfortable. The
AGS includes settings for ‘Quiet Time’ so you can com-
ply with park and rally rules. The AGS does not interfere
with your air conditioner controls or the manual genera-
tor start/stop switches in your coach.
Batteries
The batteries are located in a separate compartment on
the exterior of the coach. Be sure you know the location
of your batteries before leaving the dealership. It is
important to keep the batteries fully charged at all times.
Take time to turn off all lights or other 12VDC conve-
niences when not in use. To prevent draining the batter-
ies, connect the motorhome to a 120VAC power source
whenever possible.
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 the moni-
tor 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 may not have installed 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 ensure its proper
operation. Here are some recommendations for checking
and servicing the batteries.
NOTE:
Some batteries are not serviceable; consult the manufac-
turer’s information on the battery you own.
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 dis-
tilled 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 propor-
tion to the area of plate surface that has become
dry. This kind of damage can occur quickly.
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