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Auxiliary Start Switch
The auxiliary start switch (Figure 7-3) is located on the driver’s-side console box (Figure 7-4). This switch
briefly connects the Allegro Bus coach batteries to the
chassis batteries which, in turn, allows the chassis
batteries to “borrow” power from the coach batteries to
assist in starting the engine.
If the chassis batteries cannot themselves start the engine
in the “normal” mode, hold down the battery-boost
switch and retry starting the engine.
By using the battery-boost switch while trying to start the
Allegro Bus engine, a jump-start situation is realized
between the coach and chassis batteries.
If the battery-boost switch is required to start the engine on
a reguar basis, ask your Tiffin Motorhomes Dealership to check the chassis batteries and the associated
charging system.
If your motor home features an all electric residential refrigerator; it will be equipped with six 12-volt house
batteries.
Battery Inspection and Care
The 12-VDC electrical-power system consists of six 20 amp hour VDC batteries wired in a series-parallel
combination to provide a final, 12 VDC system providing up to 450 Ampere-hours (A-hr) of service.
As the batteries contain a significant, and potentially lethal, amount of electrical energy; they must be handled
with due diligence and care. Some of the routine precautions include:
Warning
Remove rings, metal watchbands, and any other metal jewelry before working around
batteries. If any metallic object (tool, jewelry, etc.) contacts the positive battery
terminal or any connection made to that terminal AND also contacts the negative
terminal or any of its connections, a SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHORT will occur which could
result in an explosion, fire, and/or personal injury. Lead-acid batteries contain diluted
sulfuric acid which can be dangerous; avoid direct contact with any battery fluids.
Always wear eye protection while servicing batteries.
Figure 7-3. Auxiliary
Start Switch (Center)
Figure 7-4. Driver’s Side
Summary of Contents for Allegro Bus 2011
Page 8: ...G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 ...
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Page 16: ...D R I V I N G S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S 2 1 Driving Safety Instructions Chapter 2 ...
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Page 28: ...H E A T I N G A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G 3 1 Heating Air Conditioning Chapter 3 ...
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Page 69: ...C A B I N E T S F U R N I T U R E 5 1 Cabinets Furniture Chapter 5 ...
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Page 75: ...S T R U C T U R A L F E A T U R E S 6 1 Structural Features Chapter 6 ...
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Page 78: ...E L E C T R I C A L F E A T U R E S 7 1 Electrical Features Chapter 7 ...
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Page 95: ...S L I D E O U T F E A T U R E S 8 1 Slide Out Features Chapter 8 ...
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Page 137: ...R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 14 1 Routine Maintenance Chapter 14 ...
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