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9.0 – MAINTENANCE
The EP is maintenance free. The batteries used in
the system will require maintenance and eventual
replacement.
9.1 – Battery Maintenance
Gel or AGM batteries require little maintenance.
However, all system connections should be checked
once a year for corrosion. Corrosion, if any, usually
occurs at the battery terminals or posts. Corrosion
should be removed and the connections cleaned:
1.
Use protective eyewear and gloves
.
2. Turn the INPUT and OUTPUT switches OFF
.
3. Disassemble the corroded components and
remove the corrosion with a stainless steel wire
brush. The metal parts should be bright.
4. Reassemble the connections. The connections
are soft metal; do not over-tighten.
5. Wait several minutes then re-tighten the battery
connections.
6. Turn the INPUT and OUTPUT switches ON.
NOTE: For systems showing signs of corrosion, it is
recommended that a corrosion inhibiting grease is
applied to the terminals after final tightening.
9.2 – Battery Replacement
Most Gel and AGM batteries require replacement
after approximately 5 – 7 years of standby service at
the ideal temperature of 75°F (25°C). Generally,
batteries in outdoor enclosures and hot climates last
from 3 to 5 years.
Because battery temperatures, usage, and quality
vary from site to site, we make no recommendations
regarding replacement intervals for batteries. It is
generally accepted that a lead acid battery should
be replaced when it falls below 80% of its rated
capacity, at the factory specified rate of discharge.
You may perform the test described at the end of
Section 8.3 to determine if your battery has sufficient
capacity for your application. Hold-up (discharge)
and recovery times are shown in Graphs 6.5.1 and
6.5.2 in Section 6.5.
Lead and other materials used in batteries are
toxic and present hazards to our environment.
These materials also have value and can be
recycled. Nearly all recycling facilities accept
batteries. Comply with all Federal, State, and
local regulations when disposing of batteries.
Please recycle!
10.0 – WARRANTY
WARRANTY
Newmar (Seller) warrants to the original purchaser
that the EP product is free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the
date of purchase. If the EP (Equipment) is found to
be defective during the warranty period, Newmar
agrees to repair or replace the Equipment, at its’
option.
You must call (714) 751-0488 to receive
instructions and an RMA number to obtain repair
or replacement.
This warranty shall not apply if this equipment
is: (a) materially modified or tampered with, (b) is
damaged by acts of God, misuse, negligence,
accident, unreasonable use, or by other causes
unrelated to defective material or workmanship.
Repair or replacement of this product as provided
under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the
buyer. Any applicable implied warranties, including
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are expressly limited in duration
to the duration of this warranty. In no event shall
Seller be liable for consequential or incidental
damages for breach of any express or implied
warranty on the equipment. Some states or
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitations of
consequential or incidental damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
