Operating instructions

Electrical Systems
120-VOLT SYSTEM
This system provides grounded 120-volt AC
electrical service for appliances such as air con-
ditioners,
TV, microwave ovens, etc. This system
includes:
the generator
the main elech'ical power cord
("shore chord")
YOill' motor home is equipped with a heavy duty,
power cord. It is commonly called the "shore
cord." TIlls
cord is used to connect to external 120-
volt AC service. The cord and connector is molded
together
to form a weatherproof cable assembly.
Do not cnt or alter the cable
in any way. Do not
remove the ground pin in the cable
cOimector, or
defeat the ground circnit in the motor home.
To connect the power cord to external service,
push the plug straight into the receptacle.
WARNING
Do not operate the 120-volt electrical system without
a proper ground. Electrocution or severe electrical
shock could result.
CAUTION
Switch off the main breakers located in the 120-volt
AC load center (breaker panel) before you insert or
remove the shore cord power
plug. Be sure to insert
or remove the
plug straight into or out of the recepta-
cle. The
neutral and both 120-volt pins should make
contact at the same time to avoid excessive
voltage
on one leg of the circuit that could damage 120-volt
appliances.
Power Inverter
The inverter nses 12-volt DC power from the
coach batteries and transforms it into 60-cycle,
120-volt AC power to run some
of the appli-
ances in the motor home.
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NOTE I
The roof air conditioners cannot be operated on
power supplied by the inverter. The motor home must
be plugged into an external
AC service or the gener-
ator must be operating
to run the air conditioners.
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Becanse the inverter uses 12-volt power,
extended use
of any available appliance (TV,
microwave, etc.) can lun the batteries down. A
low power indicator and automatic shut-down
system built into the inverter can help prevent
deep battery discharge. When the inverter shuts
down, the batteries will require recharging
through the converter when the motor home is
plugged into external AC service or when oper-
ating the generator. The batteries will also be
recharged by the chassis charging system while
on the road.
Power Converter
The converter will automatically supply 12-volt
DC power when your motor home
is operating
on
120-volt from the generator or a public utility.
It also charges the coach and chassis batteJies.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI)
Bathroom, galley, and patio 120-volt electrical
outlets are protected by a
Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI). This device is intended to
protect you against the hazards
of electrical
shocks possible when using electrical appliances
in the batln'oom or galley or in damp areas.
Should a circuit or appliance (electric shaver,
hair dryer, etc.) develop a potential shock hazard,
the GFCI device is designed to disconnect the
outlet (and other outlets on the same circuit),
limiting your exposnre time.
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NOTE
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If an outlet doesn't work, check the GFCI. Reset it if
necessary. If the GFCI continues to trip, have the motor
home electrical system checked at
an authorized
Fleetwood
Service Center or by a qualified electrician.
Test the GFCI at least once a month. To test
the GFCI:
1. Connect the main power cord to 120-volt AC.
2. Push the TEST button. The RESET button
should pop out, indicating that the pro-
tected circuit has been disconnected.