Electrical System - continued
Check the external condition of the battery monthly. Look for cracks in the cover and case. Check
the vent plugs. Replace them if they are cracked or broken. Keep the battery and terminals clean.
Accumulations of acid film and dirt may permit current to flow between the terminals and discharge
the battery. To clean the battery, wash it with a diluted solution of baking soda and water to
neutralize any acid present, then flush with clean water. Foaming around terminals or on top of the
battery is normal acid neutralization. Avoid getting the soda solution in the battery. Be sure
the vent caps are tight. Dry the cables and terminals before reinstalling them, and don't use grease
on the bare metal inside the cable terminals to prevent corrosion. Grease is an insulator. Electricity
will not flow through it. A plastic ignition spray will protect the terminals after you have cleaned and
reinstalled them.
To prevent the battery from shaking in its carrier, it is recommended to use a hold-down strap that
is securely installed. Check it often. Keep the battery storage box clean and free of corrosion and
chemical accumulation.
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Warning
Disconnect the 120-volt electrical cord and both cables from the trailer battery before
working on either electrical system.
Remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal jewelry before working around
battery. Use caution when using metal tools. If tools contact 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 which could cause serious personal injury or
property damage. Wear eye protection when working with batteries.
Battery Charging
Normally the battery will be kept charged by either the tow vehicle charging system while on the
road, by the power converter when plugged into AC service. On those occasions when the battery
needs to be charged from a different source, please follow these safety guidelines:
1. Do not smoke near batteries being charged or which have been recently charged.
Please note that batteries are being charged while you drive, while you are connected
to 120- volt AC power by the converter.
2. Do not break live circuits at the terminals of the battery. Use care when connecting or
discharging booster leads or cables on fast chargers. Poor connections are a
common cause of electrical arcs which can cause explosions. Ensure polarity is
correct. Never reverse polarity or damage will result.
3. Check and adjust the electrolyte level before charging. Fill each cell to the indicator
with distilled water.
4. Do not charge the battery at a rate that causes the electrolyte to spew out the top of
the battery. Electrolyte is corrosive, always clean up any spills.
5. Always remove the vent caps before charging the battery.
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Warning
Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark. Chemical action in the battery
generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive.
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