NewMar Dutch Star 2011, Owner'S Manual

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2011
Dutch Star Diesel Pusher
by Newmar
5:5
WARNING
Do not allow the battery fluid to contact your skin, eyes, fabric, or painted surfaces. The fluid could cause serious
personal injury or property damage. Wear eye protection when working with any battery.
The batteries should be removed and stored in a warm place when not using your motorhome for an extended
period of time. Mark the cables, positive and negative, for easy identification. Batteries are not to be stored on
concrete floors. The batteries require periodic charging during storage. If the motorhome is to be stored for a long
period of time, it is recommended that all of the batteries inside the unit be removed from clocks, radios, smoke
alarms, etc. This will prevent unnecessary drain and corrosion of the batteries. The coach batteries are 6 volt
RV/Marine deep cycle batteries. This type of battery consumes water and must be filled periodically. Please be
sure to check the battery water level on a regular basis. Consult the owner’
s manual supplied by the battery
manufacturer. This can be found in the Owner Information Package received with this unit.
Battery Disconnect Panel
The battery disconnect panel for house batteries is located above or near the
entrance door. There are two switches on the panel. The top switch is used to
measure the battery voltage. The lower switch is used to disconnect the battery
when the unit is stored for any period of time. Pressing downward disconnects
the coach batteries, not the chassis batteries. This is done to prevent the coach
batteries from being drained during storage. It disconnects all of the 12 volt
circuitry from the batteries, with the exception of the Propane detector. When
taking the unit out of storage, press upward to re-connect the batteries. This will
make the 12 volt system ready for use.
Depending on the chassis of the coach, diesel pusher motorhomes may be equipped with a second disconnect
switch strictly for the chassis batteries. If equipped, this “Master Kill Switch” may be located in the rear engine
compartment. This switch disconnects all power to the coach so that it cannot be started. It is used to prevent
accidental ignition when the engine is being serviced.
12 Volt Receptacles
Your unit may be equipped with two 12 volt receptacles conveniently located in the dash area. These 12 volt
receptacles can be used for items such as cellular phones or personal computers. As an option, an extra 12 volt
interior receptacle may be added to your coach.
120 Volt Receptacles
For your convenience, there are 120 volt receptacles located throughout the interior of the unit. As an option, an
extra receptacle may be added. These receptacles require three-pin plugs that provide proper grounding to protect
you from electrical shock. Do not use an adapter, cheater, or extension cord that breaks the continuity of the
ground circuit to the ground pin. Never remove the ground pin from a plug in order to connect it to a two-pronged
ungrounded outlet. Never operate the camping vehicle with an electrical short. An electrical short may cause the
exterior of the unit to shock you when touched. If you feel even the slightest shock, disconnect the unit from the
120 volt power source. It is usually a break in the grounding circuit. The grounding circuit must be continuous
from the frame to the distribution panel, to the power cord, and to the earth ground.