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Swollen House batterys

Took the house battery's out yesterday they were pretty swollen cant complain be in there since 1997. I will be installing new battery's to day I went with 4D wet cell deep cycle.
Craig Wickham
1997 U295 36 Ft.

Re: Swollen House batterys

Reply #1 –
#1 cause of swollen batteries is overcharging.

Make sure you check that your inverter/charger is properly programmed/dip switches set.  Programming includes telling the inverter/charger:  Battery type (wet, gel, AGM), battery bank size (amp-hrs) and if no battery temperature sensor, ambient temperature.

Freezing of a discharged battery will also cause swelling, but again only of a discharged battery in well below freezing temperatures.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #2 –
I have a link 2000 control panel for the inverter has anyone ever reset theirs for wet cell charging? it is in a 1997 U295.

Thank
You
Craig Wickham
1997 U295 36 Ft.

Re: Swollen House batterys

Reply #3 –
Your inverter/charger owners manual will give you the step by step procedure for programming the charging section of the inverter/charger.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Swollen House batterys

Reply #4 –
Craig,
We have a Link 2000 in our M/H. It has a special book that is a supplement to the inverter/charge manual that Brett is referring to. You are able to make changes to the brain for type of battery, ambient temp. ect. All the changes can be controlled through the push pad and prompts through the screen. There is a chart that tells you what the "codes are" and is a must as there are too many combinations to remember. We are away from the M/H till the 15th of Jan. but will be glad to get you a copy as soon as we get back to the camper.

Will be glad to post on this site, so all can have, if I can figure out how to do that. (Michelle, help)

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #5 –
Hi Pamela & Mike,
  Looking forward to your posting of the Link 2000 booklet. The more info we have, the better.
Thanks,
Raymond
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

Re: Swollen House batterys

Reply #6 –
Raymond,

If you don't have the book about half of the features the Link 2000 has are hid. We were lost till we got our book even though the unit can be used in the defalt mode. The bigest help is being able to easily change the charge voltage as the average ambient temp. changes with the season.

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Swollen House batterys

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
Raymond,

If you don't have the book about half of the features the Link 2000 has are hid. We were lost till we got our book even though the unit can be used in the defalt mode. The bigest help is being able to easily change the charge voltage as the average ambient temp. changes with the season.

Pamela & Mike

Mike, is this the book you are referring to?
If so, I can upload a copy to the forum.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

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Reply #8 –
Barry,

We think that is it but we are away from the RV at present to be able to compare the cover. Wish we could be more help. If you upload it Mike & I can look it over and will know for sure.

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
Barry,

We think that is it but we are away from the RV at present to be able to compare the cover. Wish we could be more help. If you upload it Mike & I can look it over and will know for sure.

Pamela & Mike

Here you go. Hopefully this it.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Swollen House batterys

Reply #10 –
Barry,
We sent you a PM on this. We will look at this along with the info we sent you and compare them tomorrow.

Thanks,
Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #11 –
Thank you every one for helping out.

Craig
Craig Wickham
1997 U295 36 Ft.

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Reply #12 –
Tank You Barry I also been looking for that owner's manual.
niagarachip 
1997 U320  40'

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Reply #13 –
Craig, Raymond, & All,

Here is a link to the new version that Barry B and myself have found and looked over last night. It may be somewhat more clear to read than the scanned version.

http://www.xantrex.com/documents/Discontinued-Products/Link2000-445-0198-98-01_rev-1(Vendor).pdf

Enjoy
Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #14 –
Thank You very much.
Craig Wickham
1997 U295 36 Ft.

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Reply #15 –
Barry, Pamela & Mike,
Thank you,

Raymond
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT