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07-3
Electrical Systems
charged from a different charging source, please
follow these safety guidelines:
• Battery disconnects are to be in the “on”
position.
• 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.
• As required and depending on the type
check and adjust the electrolyte level
before charging. Fill each cell to the indica-
tor with distilled water.
• Always remove all vent caps (if equipped)
before charging 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.
• Some motor homes are equipped with
maintenance free batteries. Examine the
batteries and identify which type they are
so that they can be properly maintained per
the appropriate manufacturer's instructions.
• Some motor homes are equipped with a
switch to set the battery charge pattern.
The setting can vary depending on the type
of battery. Consult your inverter manual
included in the Owner's Information Packet
for additional information on battery
charge pattern settings.
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.
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 RV
Service Center can advise you on proper battery
selection.
WARNING
Remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal
jewelry before working around a battery. Use caution
when using metal tools. If a tool contacts a battery ter-
minal or metal connected to it, a short circuit could
occur which could cause personal injury, explosion or
fire.
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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.
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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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