Roadtrek SS AGILE 2020, Руководство пользователя

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Engine Generator
With the engine generator, you typically have all the electricity you can use driving down the road because the engine generator is producing
electrical power. However, once stopped, and particularly after sunset when the solar panel is not producing electricity, turning off electrical
items when not in use will make the charge in your batteries last for a longer period.
The engine generator is mounted on the vehicle engine (Picture 47.1) and is operated by idling the vehicle engine. If your coach batteries
are low, simply start the vehicle engine and let it idle until the batteries are sufficiently charged. Usually 30 minutes of idling are enough
to restore moderately depleted coach batteries to a useful level of charge.
As with a conventional generator, always close the rear windows of the vehicle and turn off the roof ventilation fan when the engine generator is
charging the batteries to avoid exhaust entering the vehicle's interior.
The engine generator is charging the coach batteries whenever the vehicle's engine is in operation, which means you are charging them as you
drive. You will arrive at your camping destination with fully charged coach batteries.
There is no required maintenance for the engine generator. Note, however, that your vehicle's serpentine belt (the belt which drives the
vehicle's alternator, water pump, power steering, etc.) will be different than the one for similar vehicles without the engine generator,
so carrying a spare belt may be prudent in case you have a serpentine belt failure while traveling. We recommend you also have your
belts inspected during every oil change.
NAPA belt number for long wheelbase Sprinter Roadtrek’s with the engine generator is 060523HD, and the belt dimensions are 13/16" x 52 7/8" or
20 mm x 1342 mm outside circumference.
Picture 47.1
Engine generator