Leisure Unity 2020, Owner'S Manual

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATION UNITY MOTORHOME
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NOTICE
A surge protection fuse is installed inside the
coach battery storage compartment
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. If the
coach batteries fail to operate, inspect this fuse
and replace if necessary.
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COACH BATTERIES LOCATION
The coach batteries
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are located behind a panel
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in the interior coach doorway steps.
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COACH BATTERY CONDITION METER
For voltage readings, refer to Xantrex Inverter Remote
Control Status display
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and press OK
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.
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BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Automotive batteries store chemicals that react and
convert chemical energy into electrical energy. When
electrical energy resources are used the battery drains
and becomes discharged. Directing charging current
to the batteries from the engine alternator (when
the motorhome’s engine is running) or by using the
motorhome inverter/charger will recharge the coach
batteries and enable them to continue functioning
normally.
BATTERY PROBLEMS
Several conditions can destroy the battery’s function
including sulfation and freezing.
Sulfation occurs when lead sulfate crystallizes and
deposits on the negative plates inside the battery. This
condition is caused when a battery is deprived of a full
charge for an extended period of time (30 days or more,
especially during warm weather). If sulfation occurs,
you will have to replace the battery.
Freezing can discharge, damage or destroy a battery.
Batteries must be maintained at a nearly fully-charged
condition to prevent the liquid electrolyte inside the
battery from freezing.
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