Thor Motor Coach CLASS B, Owner'S Manual

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WHEN REPLACING AND TRANSPORTING BATTERIES,
MAKE SURE THAT:
• The battery remains in its original housing or
container
• The battery remains in an upright position
• Soft straps are used to avoid damage
• Avoid being underneath the battery during removal
and replacement
• Only lift the battery by its handles
• Always handle the battery with care
DANGER DANGER
Read and follow all manufacturer’s safety precautions
and operational instructions for the Li-ion battery
power system; including the battery pack, system
control panel, inverter/charger, and auto-start module.
Ensure all users are fully familiar with the battery power
system’s operation and safety instructions.
Serious injury, fire, or system damage could occur.
WARNING WARNING
The battery(ies) contain hazardous materials that are
contained safely during normal use. Do not crush,
open, or drop the battery. Do not touch or ingest any of
the released material or inhale released gasses when
accidental leakage of the battery occurs.
Should skin contact, eye contact, or inhalation occur,
perform the necessary first aid measures immediately.
Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for Mastervolt
Lithium-ion batteries, which is available on the web:
www.mastervolt.com.
WARNING WARNING
Simultaneous contact of the positive terminal and
negative terminal with a metal object will cause a short-
circuit of the battery. Short-circuit may result in fire,
explosion, electric shock, or release of toxic gas.
Use insulated tools only and keep metal objects away
from the battery. Do not wear watches, bracelets,
necklaces, or other metal objects when working on
the battery. In case of fire, take necessary firefighting
measures immediately. Refer to the Material Safety
Data Sheet for Mastervolt Lithium-ion batteries, which
is available on the website: www.mastervolt.com.
WARNING WARNING
Re(li)able
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Battery Power Systems
Never open the connector lid on top of the battery.
Doing so may cause damage to the printed circuit
board.
WARNING WARNING
The voltage range (12.0-14.6V or 24.0-29.2V is larger
than you may expect from other battery types, such
as lead-acid batteries. Be aware that these voltage
could exceed the permitted voltages of the connected
electrical devices (load(s)).
NOTICE NOTICE
Due to the mounting position of the auxiliary batteries,
they may be subject to damage due to road hazards or
other travel-related issues.
Regularly inspect the batteries for damage. Be
extremely cautious of leaking batteries and loose or
damaged electrical connections.
Do not use the 12 volt battery system if any battery damage
is detected and until proper repairs are performed.
CAUTION CAUTION
The battery area/compartment for the system’s Li-
Ion battery(ies) is designed for the use of non-vented
batteries only.
Do not place a battery that requires venting into this
area/compartment. Vented batteries can release
poisonous and flammable gasses.
Can lead to a fire or explosion and result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING WARNING
Short circuits, too deep discharges, and too high
charge currents will damage the battery and may result
in fire, explosion, electric shock, or release of toxic
gas. Always install an external safety relay!
NEVER CHARGE A BATTERY:
• When the safety relay(s) have tripped
• After it was discharged below the Discharge Cut-off
Voltage
• When the battery is damaged
• When the battery was overcharged
If in doubt, contact the manufacturer, Mastervolt:
www.mastervolt.com.
WARNING WARNING