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CHARGING
The charging system is equipped with a converter that includes
a built in lithium charge control. Both Eco-Ion lithium batteries
are fused with 150 amp fuses for the protection of your coach
and the battery system. These fuses are located on top of the
battery area and at the charging source.
There are three charging sources for the coach batteries:
ENGINE ALTERNATOR
The engine alternator will charge the coach batteries when the
charge line disconnect (red key) is in the ON position and the
engine is running. This charging source is protected by
two 150 amp fuses located above the battery box.
SOLAR PANELS (optional feature)
The solar panels will charge the coach batteries through the
solar controller when the charge line disconnect (red key) is in
the ON position. This charging source is protected by a 30 amp
fuse located next to the charge line disconnect.
CONVERTER/CHARGER (via shore power and generator)
The converter/charger will charge the coach batteries when
the motorhome is connected to a 110-120 volt power source
(shore power) or when the generator is running. The 12 volt
battery disconnect switch must be in the ON position. This
charging source is protected by the 150 amp disconnect
breaker and a 150 amp fuse located above the batteries
(labelled spyder).
Access to the coach batteries is through the rear doors.
The batteries are located under the power sofa.
1. Remove the Eco-Ion cover panel
(this panel is held by magnets).
2. Turn the thumb latches and fold down the battery door.
WARNING:
Do not work on the batteries with the vehicle
running, generator running or the vehicle plugged into
shore power.
BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Eco-Ion Earth Smart batteries feature a built in battery
management system (BMS). The BMS automatically provides:
• Short circuit protection
• Low voltage protection
• Cell balancing
• Overcharge protection
• Temperature protection
