Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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Select Generator:
The inverter has the capability to operate more than one generator
manufacturer type. The selections are:
• Onan Quiet Diesel (Type used in Monaco Coach).
• Power Tech, two and three wire.
• Other 30-80 (reserved for future).
To disable the automatic generator operation use one of the following methods:
• Set Generator Start and Generator Stop points back to manual
ON/OFF
positions.
• Switch off the house and chassis main battery disconnects to erase the
clock time and generator start/stop programming.
Batteries can sulfate over time. When this occurs some of the sulfuric acid
has adhered to the lead plates of the battery and cannot enter the electrolyte
solution though normal battery charging. A battery with a low concentration of
acid in the electrolyte will effect the battery’s performance. Sulfation can occur
when a battery is stored in a discharged condition or when a battery is continu-
ally cycled below a 50% state of charge. An indication a battery has sulfated is
when the inverter is in float charge and the hydrometer reading has stabilized
below a full state of charge (approximately 1260). An equalize charge cycle
may promote the acid to leave the lead plate and enter the electrolyte solution.
This is done by charging the battery at a slightly higher than normal voltage for
a short duration. The equalization cycle will charge the batteries at approxi-
mately 15.5 volts for three hours. To maximize the results from an equalize
charge initiate the equalize cycle after the batteries have entered float charge.
Only liquid lead acid or absorb glass matte (AGM) type batteries should be
equalize charged. Other battery types can be damaged if equalize charged.
Monitor the electrolyte solution closely when equalizing a liquid lead acid bat-
tery. A battery’s “healthy” cell(s) can be damaged if overcharged. High DC
charge voltages can also damage voltage sensitive electronic equipment.
Several precautions should be used when performing an equalize charge:
• Only equalize charge batteries with the motorhome in a well ven-
tilated area, preferably outdoors. Liquid lead acid batteries pro-
duce explosive hydrogen gas when charging. Extinguish all
flames and other sources of ignition.
• Secure the battery compartment door in the open position. Extend
battery trays to the full open position when equalize charging.
• Remove the liquid lead acid battery caps during the equalize
charge cycle. AGM battery caps are not removable and may void
the battery’s warranty if removed.
• A liquid lead acid battery will consume water at an equalize
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