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Electrical Systems
ator (if equipped). If the battery needs to be
charged from a different charging source, please
follow these safety guidelines:
• Leaving a charger connected to a battery for
an extended period of time can shorten bat-
tery life.
• Do not smoke near batteries being charged
or which have been recently charged. Please
note that batteries are being charged while
you drive, and while you are connected to
120-volt AC power through the converter/
charger circuit.
• Do not break live circuits at the terminals
of the battery. Use care when connecting or
disconnecting booster leads or cables.
Attaching booster cables, and poor connec-
tions are a common cause of electrical arcs
which can cause explosion.
• Check and adjust the electrolyte level
before charging. Fill each cell to the indica-
tor with distilled water.
• Always remove all vent caps before charg-
ing the battery.
• Do not charge the battery at a rate that
causes the electrolyte to spew out.
• In cold temperature storage conditions, bat-
teries may freeze if not properly charged.
Solar Panel
(If Equipped)
Your new motor home may be equipped with an
optional solar charger. The solar charging panel
installed on the roof of your motor home is
designed to “trickle-charge” your battery system.
It is not intended to be a fast charger. It also can-
not supply large amounts of current to operate
12-volt DC electrical equipment. When the sky
is clear and under bright sun, the solar panel will
help keep your batteries “topped-up”. Do not try
to operate 12-volt DC appliances with the output
of the solar panel. A light on the air conditioner
indicates when the solar panel is operating.
Selecting a Replacement Battery
When the battery requires replacement, always
choose a battery with the same physical and elec-
trical characteristics as the original equipment.
Your dealer or an authorized Fleetwood Dealer
can advise you on proper battery selection.
Auxiliary Start System
(If Equipped)
You can use the
Auxiliary Start System
to start
the motor home engine with the house battery if
the chassis battery is discharged. The
Auxiliary
Start System
has no effect on the vehicle except
to aid in starting the motor home engine. If the
vehicle alternator is operating properly, the bat-
teries will be charged while driving.
To use the Auxiliary Start System:
1. Be sure the motor home is stopped. Shift
the transmission to
N
or
P
and apply the
parking brake.
2. Press and hold the
Auxiliary Start
switch
on the instrument panel.
3. Start the engine with the ignition switch.
4. Hold the auxiliary start switch for at least
30 seconds after motor starts before releasing.
WARNING
Remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal jew-
elry before working around a battery. Use caution when
using metal tools. If a tool contacts a battery terminal or
metal connected to it, a short circuit could occur which
could cause personal injury, explosion or fire.
!
WARNING
Do not allow battery electrolyte to contact skin, eyes,
fabrics, or painted surfaces. The electrolyte is a sul-
phuric acid solution which could cause serious per-
sonal injury or property damage. Wear eye protection
when working with batteries.
!
WARNING
Never expose the battery to open flame or electric
spark. Chemical action in the battery generates
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Do
not allow battery electrolyte (acid) to contact skin,
eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces.
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