Instruction manual

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Electrical system
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Charging This section contains information regarding the charging of the starter battery.
The starter battery can only be fully charged with an external charger. When
the vehicle is connected to the 230 V power supply, the transformer/rectifier
charges the starter battery with a float charge only. Even in mobile operation,
the vehicle engine alternator has a limited capability of completely charging
the starter battery.
When charging the starter battery with an external charger, proceed as fol-
lows:
 Turn off the vehicle engine.
 Switch off the 12 V power supply on the panel. The indicator lamps or the
displays on the panel go out.
 Switch off all gas appliances, all gas isolator taps and close the regulator
tap on the gas bottle.
 Disconnect the starter battery from the vehicle (e.g. remove the battery ter-
minals). There is a danger of short circuit when disconnecting the battery
poles. For this reason, first disconnect the negative terminal on the starter
battery and then the positive.
 Check that the external charger is turned off.
 Connect the external charger to the starter battery. Pay attention to the
polarity: First connect the positive terminal "+" to the positive terminal of the
starter battery, then connect the negative terminal "–" to the negative pole
of the starter battery.
 Switch on the external charger.
 See the instructions for use of the connected charger for information con-
cerning charge period required for the battery.
 See the specifications on the battery for information concerning its
strength.
 Disconnect the charger in reverse order (the negative terminal first).
 Connect the battery terminals again (first the positive terminal).
X The acid in the battery is poisonous and corrosive. Any contact with the
skin or the eyes is to be avoided.
X In the case of charging with an external charger there is danger of explo-
sion. Sparks can be caused by attaching the battery terminals. Only
charge the battery in a well ventilated area and away from naked flames
or possible sources of sparks. Batteries can develop and release gases.
Z Before a temporary lay-up, charge the battery fully.
Z Do not connect the battery cables to the wrong poles.
Z If the starter battery or living area battery are disconnected, do not apply
the ignition. There is a danger of short circuit from exposed cable ends.
Z Before disconnecting or connecting the terminals of the battery, switch off
the vehicle engine as well as the 230 V and 12 V power supplies and all
appliances. Danger of short circuit!
Z Observe the instruction manuals for the base vehicle and the charger.