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Section 6: Electrical System
Check the external condition of the batteries periodically. Look for cracks in the cover and
case. Make sure battery vent caps are tight and replace them if they are cracked or broken.
Battery Storage Instructions
To prevent house auxiliary battery discharge when your motor home will not be connected
to shore power for extended periods of time, it is recommended you turn “off” the 12-volt
battery disconnect switch, or “main power switch,”
and
disconnect each battery bank at the
negative battery cable running to the chassis frame.
During storage, it is important to check battery voltage at least every two weeks and to re-
charge them as needed. If you remove the batteries from your motor home protect them from
accidental shorting and keep them in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
Battery Replacement
If house auxiliary batteries need to be replaced, only deep cycle batteries of the same
size and type should be installed.
Do not reverse the positive and negative battery cables. Doing so will blow the reverse
polarity fuses that protect the power converter.
For more information
Contact the battery manufacturer for more information on the house
auxiliary batteries. Refer to your Chassis Guide for information per-
taining to the chassis batteries.
12-Volt Battery Disconnect
The 12-volt battery disconnect switch is typically located near the en-
trance door. This momentary switch controls a solenoid which con-
nects or disconnects the house batteries. The switch lights up red when
turned on.
When engaged the battery disconnect solenoid supplies battery power to all accessories con-
nected to the house 12-volt fuse panel. The solenoid must be engaged for the 12-volt house
electrical system to operate.
The battery disconnect feature should be used to disconnect the motor home from house
battery power during periods of storage or during maintenance.
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NOTE: The combination carbon monoxide/propane alarm is connected to a
constant 12-volt power source. The carbon monoxide/propane alarm remains
operational when the battery disconnect solenoid switch, or “main power
switch,” is in the “OFF” position.
If the Main Power switch is turned OFF, the power entrance door steps will still function
when the door is opened.
Depending on your model, your motor home will be equipped with either a Battery Isolator
Solenoid or a Battery Isolation Manager.
Battery Isolator Solenoid
The isolator solenoid breaks the connection between the house batteries and the chassis bat-
tery when the ignition key is in the “OFF” position.
Breaking this connection prevents discharge of the chassis battery (used to start the engine)
when using 12-volt devices in the house section of your motor home.
When the engine is running the isolator solenoid engages allowing the house batteries to be
charged by the vehicle alternator.
Auxiliary Start System
Depending on your model, the Battery Boost switch or the Auxiliary Start button engages
the solenoid and joins the house battery with the chassis battery to provide a “boost” to help
start the motor home if the chassis battery charge is low.
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