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4. Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING! - Use protective clothing and glasses when handling a leaking battery, and avoid
direct contact to the skin, eyes and respiratory organ.
- Should a battery leakage occur, please act according to the instructions supplied
by the manufacturer of the battery. Act with caution as caustic substances are
present in the battery.
- Always remove the battery and the power cable before carrying out any
maintenance of the product.
- Before removing the clamps switch off all appliances.
- No smoking is allowed in the area of the Battery Box.
- Use a soft cloth or sponge and a non-acid/abrasive detergent when cleaning the
Battery Box and Soft Tray.
- To check if any acid is present in the Soft Tray, simply press it softly. A strong
smell from the Soft Tray may also indicate spilled acid. The battery can be filled
again with acid collected from the Soft Tray. Always treat spilled battery acid as
hazardous waste. Dispose of spilled battery acid according to the local and natio-
nal regulations. It is often possible to dispose of acid at petrol stations.
- Before the camping season or extensive traveling, check the Soft Tray for faults
and replace if necessary.
The cleaning of the Battery Box and Soft Tray should only be done after all power sources have been
switched off, in order to prevent a hazardous situations.
5. Thetford Warranty
1. The Thetford Battery Box is warranted to the original purchaser for 3 years from the date of pur-
chase.
2. The warranty covers replacement of parts arising from defects and workmanship and from the
inability of the Battery Box to perform its intended function.
3. In case of a defect apply to original dealer or Thetford Service Center with proof of purchase.
4. Defects, which in our judgement occurred from misuse, negligence or accident, are not covered by
the warranty. In addition, the warranty does not apply if the product is installed or handled
improperly, if the product has been altered in any way, has been repaired by unqualified persons,
or if the serial number and/or date has been altered or removed.
* As the Battery Box is manufactured from polypropylene, it is resistant to temperatures up to
60 degrees Centigrade. Installing the battery box in a position where it will be exposed to higher
temperatures will invalidate the warranty and could lead to an adverse effect on the product.
5. Thetford products considered to be defective may be returned prepaid directly to Thetford. Any
items received which are judged by Thetford to be covered under warranty will be dealt with
accordingly. Defective products not considered to be covered by warranty will incur repair,
handling and return carriage costs.
6. No other warranty is given and no personal representative is authorized to make any warranty or
assume liability by words or action under any warranty other than that is contained herein.
