Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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charge voltage. Fill battery cells with distilled water before beginning an
equalize charge cycle. Do not overfill the battery cells. Overfilled battery
cells will spatter excess electrolyte.
• Protect all painted surfaces from any electrolyte solution which may spat-
ter during equalize charging. If the electrolyte solution spatters on the
exterior painted surface rinse immediately using large quantities of water.
• Turn OFF the battery cut-off switch located at the entry door.
• Remove the fuses from the solar panel charge leads.
• Observing the polarity, disconnect the 12 Volt DC supply from the refrig-
erator. Access supply leads through the outside refrigerator compartment.
Tape the positive lead to prevent a short circuit.
• Mark the specific location then disconnect the wires from the battery
maintainer.
• Avoid operating any electrical equipment while in the equalize charge
cycle.
To Equalize Charge:
• Press and hold the Settings button on the remote (arrow pointing right) for
six seconds. Charge light will flash rapidly and System Status: Equalize
will appear on the screen. The inverter will run the equalize charge cycle
for three hours.
To Exit Equalize Charge:
• The equalize charge cycle may be discontinued at any time during the
charge cycle. Press and hold the settings button for six seconds. The
inverter will display System Status: Absorb for thirty seconds then switch
to float charge.
• Allow the batteries to cool for approximately three hours. Check the elec-
trolyte solution with a hydrometer. Avoid overcharging the battery result-
ing in damage to the healthy cells.
• Add distilled water if necessary. Install battery caps. Use large quantities
of fresh water to rinse the entire battery compartment and surrounding
area.
• Install fuses to solar panel charge leads.
• Observing polarity, hook the 12 Volt DC supply leads to the back of the
refrigerator. Do not reverse polarity. Damage to the refrigerator circuit
board can result.
• Hook up the battery maintainer. Be sure the wires are connected to the
correct location.
CAUTION: Never equalize charge a frozen battery.
WARNING: Liquid lead acid batteries produce highly explosive hydro-
gen gas when being charged. Extinguish all flames and other sources of
ignition. Never smoke around batteries. Danger of explosion, fire, prop-
erty damage, serious personal injury or death can result!
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