Holiday Admiral 2016, Manual

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BATTERIEs - HOUsE
House batteries are designed for use with
12 Volt DC operated lights, appliances and
inverter.
Type of House Batteries:
Liquid Lead Acid (LLA)
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Deep Cycle Batteries:
Deep cycle batteries are best suited for use
with 12 Volt operated lights, appliances and
inverter. Deep cycle batteries are designed to
have half of their capacity discharged before
being recharged.
CAUTION:
Tap water contains minerals that can
alter battery chemistry and ruin the
battery. Use only distilled water when
refilling a liquid lead acid battery.
CAUTION:
Petroleum based products or battery
byproducts can damage the paint
finish. Do not allow these chemicals to
get on the paint finish. If the chemicals
splatter on to the painted surfaces,
immediately rinse the surface using
plenty of water and a mild detergent.
Battery Maintenance
Check the water level in each battery cell
at least once a month. The electrolyte level
should be approximately 3/8" below the well
to allow room for expansion while the battery
is being charged. Over-filling the battery can
cause the electrolyte solution to be pushed out
of the battery caps.
Use only distilled water to refill the battery.
A battery with a low electrolyte level will
rapidly boil out the water once the plates have
been exposed to air.
NOTE:
The cap on individual cells is threaded
onto the battery and can be removed
to inspect water level.
Testing the Battery
The battery can be checked at the monitor
panel but the most accurate way to test the
electrolyte is with a battery hydrometer.
Checking the Electrolyte Solution (LLA
Only):
There are different styles of battery
hydrometers; from types with cylinder
graduation (shown in the illustration) to
types with floating balls. Hydrometers with
cylinder graduation are graphed and the exact
state of specific gravity can be determined.
Hydrometers can be purchased from most auto
parts stores.
The hydrometer tests the battery’s electrolyte
solution that is measured in specific gravity.
Distilled water has a specific gravity of 1,000.
The hydrometer is calibrated to this mark.
DISTILLED
WATER
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Example of battery filler bottle
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Battery hydrometer
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