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Keep the battery tops clean and dry. Dirt and water can con-
duct electricity from one post to the other causing the battery
to discharge.
The battery posts should be kept free of corrosion. Remove the
cables and clean the posts and cable clamps with a battery post
cleaner or sandpaper as required. Coating the battery posts and
cable clamps with Teflon or Silicone grease will protect them
and reduce corrosion. Battery cables, both hot and ground,
must be replaced when they show signs of corrosion or fraying.
Deteriorated cables cause a considerable voltage loss when high
currents are drawn, as for starting the engine.
NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE BATTERY
STORAGE AREA. AVOID STRIKING SPARKS NEAR
THE BATTERY. A BATTERY CAN EXPLODE IF A
FLAME OR SPARK IGNITES THE HYDROGEN GAS
THE BATTERY EMITS WHILE BEING CHARGED.
AC Electrical System Maintenance
Periodically inspect all wiring for nicks, chafing, brittleness,
improper support, etc. Examine the shore power cord closely
for cracks in the insulation and corrosion in electrical connec-
tors. Spraying receptacles and electrical connections with an
electrical contact cleaner or a metal and electrical protector will
reduce corrosion and improve electrical continuity.
Inspect all wiring for proper support, sound insulation, and
tight terminals.
The entire AC circuitry, especially the shore power cord, should
be seasonally tested for proper continuity by an experienced
electrician. This will detect any shorts, open wires, or ground
faults.
CORROSION ALLOWED TO BUILD ON THE
ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE A POOR
CONNECTION RESULTING IN SHORTS, GROUND
FAULTS OR POOR GROUND CONNECTIONS.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS SHOULD BE
CHECKED AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND CLEANED
AS REQUIRED. DO NOT ALLOW CORROSION TO
BUILD ON CONNECTIONS.
THE AC AND DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ALWAYS
SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER
SOURCE BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING
THE SYSTEM. NEVER SERVICE ANY COMPONENT
OF AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHILE IT IS
ENERGIZED.