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FUSES

The 12 Volt DC fuses service the interior

house functions, such as lighting, fans and

the monitor panel. A blown fuse is evident by

the broken metal strip located in the center of

the fuse. Replacement fuses should be of the

same amperage. Installing a higher rated fuse

can damage the wiring. Fuse current set points

follow much of the same electrical principle

as the 120 Volt AC breakers. Using 12 Volt

DC as the electromotive force can make it

more susceptible to outside inuences, such as

corrosion from weathering or oxidation.

The danger from shocks with this voltage is

minimized, but can still occur. A good example

is when a magnetic eld is generated, then

collapses when the power supply is cut. The

result is a discharge that can reach tens of

thousands of volts for a short time period. Care

should be used when working with this voltage

as current values can be quite high, as in the case

of battery cables.

Shorting a battery cable to ground with a

battery at a reasonable state of charge can result

in a re or serious personal injury from a burn.

BATTERIES - HOUSE

House batteries are designed for use with

12 Volt DC operated lights, appliances and

inverters.

House Battery Types:

Liquid Lead Acid (LLA)

Deep Cycle Batteries:

Deep cycle batteries are a type of Liquid Lead

Acid (LLA) battery. Deep cycle batteries are

best suited for use with 12 Volt operated lights,

appliances and inverter/converters. Deep cycle

batteries are designed to have a majority of their

capacity used before being recharged.

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NOTE

Tap water contains minerals which can

alter battery chemistry and ruin the

battery. Use only distilled water when

refilling the LLA battery.

Battery Slide-Out Tray (Optional):

The slide-out battery tray is secured in place by

a locking mechanism at the front of the tray. To

slide the tray out, push in on the two handles and

pull until the tray stops. To secure the battery

tray, push it back in until the tray latches.

Maintenance:

The battery tray slide will occasionally require

lubrication. When performing maintenance to

the batteries, remove old lubricant and dirt from

the battery tray slide with solvent, brake cleaner

or equivalent. DO NOT allow any cleaning

solution or battery acid by-products to splatter

onto and damage the painted surfaces. Lubricate

all moving parts of the battery tray slide with

white lithium grease or a spray lubricant

recommended by the manufacturer.

NOTE

Driving without the tray secured can

result in damage.

Note: Fuses may change with options.

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AMPERAGE COLOR

1 BLACK

2 GRAY

3 VIOLET

4 PINK

5 GOLD

7.5 BROWN

10 RED

15 BLUE

20 YELLOW

25 CLEAR

30 GREEN

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