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Electrical Systems
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MOTORHOME BATTERY
It is recommended that a good quality
leisure battery is always in circuit when the
system is in use.
A deep cycling rechargeable heavy duty 12v
battery should be used to provide power for
lights and other electrical appliances.
A proprietary brand leisure battery with a
minimum 85amp - 110 amp capacity is
recommended.
Note: 85amp - 110 amp batteries and above
should be checked dimensionally before
purchasing, to ensure fitment within the
battery compartment, as brands vary in size.
It should be remembered that batteries
suitable for the electrical demands of a
motorhome differ in design from those for
use with a car, and whilst the system may
operate with a car battery it is strongly
recommended that only a rechargeable
leisure type battery, maintained in good
condition is used. The battery should be
kept topped up at all times.
The battery should be positioned in its
compartment, which is vented to the
outside, and be properly secured before
travelling.
WARNING: Ensure the battery venting
kit is correctly fitted and unobstructed.
WARNING: When connecting the battery,
ensure that the correct polarity is
observed (black is negative and red is
positive) and that the terminals are
securely fastened.
Under normal circumstances it should not be
necessary to remove the battery other than
for routine inspection of terminals and
“topping up”.
WARNING : Explosive gases may be
present at the battery. Take care to
prevent flames and sparks in the vicinity.
Your motorhome has been fitted with an
in-line fuse between the battery terminal and
strip connector. It is recommended that the
fuse rating fitted in this location does not
exceed 20 amps.
WARNING : Switch off all appliances
and lamps before connecting or
disconnecting the battery.
Smoking is prohibited around the
battery compartment.
To preserve the life of your leisure battery
and charger please observe the following:
i) Do not leave all 12v lights powered at the
same time as this will drain your leisure
battery more rapidly.
ii) If all 12v lights must be powered together,
ensure the battery is 'in-circuit' ie
selector switch in the 'van' position and
that the battery charger is turned on.
iii) For optimum performance use the
transformer/charger unit with a leisure
battery attached.
Please note the auxilliary battery supplied
with your motorhome may not be fully
charged and should be charged for a
minimum of 24 hours before use.
FAULT FINDING
1. Mains supply
If mains supply is not available when
mains switch and MCBs are switched
on, check supply at site distribution
and/or mains lead and connections.
2. Earth faults or MCB tripped
See RCD/MCD Section.
3. Charger switch fails to illuminate
Check mains supply as for No.1 and 2.
4. Battery discharged or not charging
with charger on
Check battery terminals.
5. 12V distribution circuit failure
Check and replace relevant DC output
fuse as required.
6. Consult the manufacturers regarding any
further difficulties, in particular those
related to mains voltage section.