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FLEETWOOD RV CLASS A GAS 2020 OWNER’S MANUAL 163
Battery Tools:
A few simple hand tools are required to work on the
batteries and should be kept aside for working on
batteries only .
• Wear old clothes . Clothing is easily damaged when
in contact with batteries .
• Wear thick rubber gloves that are solvent and
thinner proof .
• Keep a 1/2” box-end wrench, wire brush and pair of
adjustable pliers separate from other tools .
Safety Precautions:
Working on batteries requires a few safety procedures:
• Never short battery terminals or cables with
anything metallic to “test” batteries for power .
• Wear safety glasses . Even a small amount of
corrosion or acid can be very painful and harmful
to the eyes .
• When wire brushing terminals, work the brush in
one direction away from you . Avoid contacting
opposite polarity terminals . Avoid breathing the
powder . A particle mask can be helpful .
Before removing cables or performing major maintenance
procedures, draw a diagram of how the batteries fit in
the tray and the relative locations of the positive and
negative terminals . Draw a diagram of cable routing,
polarity and how the cables attach to the batteries . If
available, take several pictures of the batteries as the
pictures can be referenced during assembly . Mark
all cables positive and negative respectively . One
misplaced cable can have disastrous results .
• Before removing any cables, stop all charging or
discharging current .
• Unhook from shore power or stop the generator .
• If the motorhome has solar panels, remove the fuse
near the battery connection or place a blanket over
the top of the panels . Unhooking charge wires from
the solar panel during daylight hours can damage
the controller .
• Remove all rings and wristwatch to prevent short
circuits . A severe burn can instantly occur .
• Open the battery compartment door and slide tray
(if equipped) .
• Turn off interior house power .
• Wear safety glasses and thick rubber gloves when
working around batteries . Battery tools required: a
wire brush, 1/2” box-end wrench, adjustable pliers
and a box of baking soda . Prepare a baking soda/
water solution . Keep paper towels handy .
• Thoroughly rinse batteries with plain water before
disconnecting cables . Remove all cables large and
small . Remove the batteries, if necessary .
• Wire brush cable ends and battery posts . Dip the ends
of the cables in baking soda (neutralizing) solution .
• With battery caps securely in place, carefully apply
solution to the terminals . Using a paper towel, dip
it into the solution and wipe the top of each battery .
• Do not allow solution to get into any battery cell .
This will neutralize acid and ruin the battery .
• Rinse cables and batteries thoroughly with clear
water .
• Use the rest of solution to clean battery tray .
Thoroughly rinse tray, battery area and sidewall of
the motorhome with water .
• Install the batteries in correct order noting their
relative post location .
• Install tie-downs securing the batteries into position .
• Carefully install all positive cables . Double check
before making each connection to confirm they are
in the right location .
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