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Battery
Battery acid can burn your skin and damage clothing. Protective eye wear and gloves should be worn while
handling batteries. Effective June 2010 all Erwin Hymer Group NA installed batteries are sealed AGM batteries
that do not require the addition of water.
Battery
Disconnect the inverter/charger prior to disconnecting the auxiliary battery.
Generator
The Aktiv is supplied with an AC generator located underneath the engine. Never submerge the generator. Use a
spotter when launching a boat or crossing streams.
Waste Water
Storage and
Dumping System
Close the gray water gate valve before using the waste water system.
Freezing
Under moderate subfreezing conditions, antifreeze is required in the exterior fresh water tank, toilet cassette and
gray waste water tank. Use RV antifreeze in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Electrical
Servicing
This unit has a 12VDC, 110VAC and potentially 36 volt solar system. These systems need to be disconnected
before working on them.
Before You Head Out
Your new Aktiv is ready to go with just a little bit of preparation. To prepare for your first trip, you should:
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Read this manual.
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Contact your dealer with any questions.
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Plan your trip.
Then use this quick checklist:
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The day before your trip:
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Charge your batteries by plugging in overnight.
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Cool your refrigerator by turning it on.
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Chill any beverages in your home refrigerator.
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Fill your fresh water tank with clean tap water.
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The day of the trip:
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Load the refrigerator with cold food (from your home refrigerator).