Lance Truck Camper, Руководство пользователя

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Check that the battery liquid level is correct (weekly in
warm climate, monthly in cold climate). Don’t forget to
also check the condition of your truck battery. Add
distilled water as required. Clean battery terminals and
cables periodically with a wire brush and baking soda.
Be sure the caps are securely in place when cleaning.
Ensure that the wing nuts on top of the battery are
tight. Loose wing nuts can cause arcing and
intermittent or loss of 12-volt power. Use caution not to
touch battery terminals to metal doorframe when
removing or installing the battery. Always disconnect
the negative (-) cable first and reconnect it last.
Remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal
jewelry before working around a battery. Use caution
when using metal tools. If the tool contacts the battery
terminals or metal connected to them, a short circuit
could occur which could cause personal injury or fire.
Do not allow battery electrolyte to contact skin, eyes,
fabrics or painted surfaces. The electrolyte is a sulfuric
acid solution that could cause serious personal injury
or property damage. Wear eye protection when
working with batteries.
BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
When you store your camper for a week or more be
sure to disconnect the battery(s). Electronic tuning
radios, the propane detector, and the CO detector all
draw a small amount of current when the battery is
connected. Even disconnected batteries will naturally
“self-discharge” about 1 % of capacity per day. If you
intend to store your camper for any length of time,
remove the battery(s). Store it in a cool, dry place and
recharge every month. Batteries will discharge on their
own. Recharging will also help prevent problems with
battery sulfation which leads to premature battery
failure.
BATTERY CHARGING
Normally the battery(s) will be kept charged by either
the truck charging system while on the road, the roof
mounted solar panel, or by the AC/DC power converter
when plugged into AC service. On those occasions
when the battery needs to be charged from a different
charging source, please follow these safety guidelines:
Disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the
camper’s electrical system.
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 power
converter/charging circuit.
Use care when connecting or disconnecting booster
leads or cables while charging. Poor connections are a
common cause of electrical arcs that can cause
explosions.
Check and adjust the electrolyte level before charging.
Fill each cell to the indicator level with distilled water.
Always remove the vent caps (if equipped) before
charging the battery.
Never expose the battery to open flame or electric
spark. Chemical action in the battery generates
hydrogen gas that is flammable and explosive.
Before connecting the battery cables, turn off all
electrical components to avoid sparks. Connect the
BLACK cable to the POSITIVE (+) post on the battery.
Connect the WHITE cable to the NEGATIVE (-) post.
NOTE: This is different then the automotive industry
which uses red and black. There are fuses on the front
of the power converter that will protect the camper’s
electrical system if you accidentally connect the battery
in reverse.
The 40 amp main circuit breaker (located inside the
camper inside of the pullout drawer storage at the
stepwell) will not allow power into the camper or the
battery(s) to be charged when an overload or short
circuit occurs. To reset the breaker, disconnect and
reconnect the white negative (-) cable from the battery.
If your camper is equipped with a battery disconnect
switch, Pushing the battery disconnect switch located
on the monitor panel to “store” then “use” will
accomplish the same. If the breaker continues to trip, a
short circuit or overload condition is indicated. Have the
system checked by qualified personnel.
BATTERY SEPARATOR
The battery separator eliminates the need to add an
isolator to the truck electrical system. The Battery
Separator is installed inside the camper where the
truck electrical connector enters the camper. The
Battery Separator allows both the truck and camper
batteries to be charged from the truck alternator. The
Battery Separator isolates the batteries, so that the
truck battery will not be discharged from camper use.
The Battery Separator will begin charging the camper
system checked by your Lance Dealer.
NOTE: This is different than the automotive industry
which uses red and black. There are fuses on the front
of the power converter that will protect the camper’s
electrical system if you accidentally connect the battery
in reverse.