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CCESSORIES
This section provides some basic information for
the safe operation of several accessories. For many
accessories, such as electric-powered landing gear,
the manufacturer of the accessory has also provided
instructions. You must read and follow these
instructions before using the accessory. If you are
uncertain whether you have all of the instructions,
call Featherlite, Inc. at 800-800-1230 or your dealer
before operating the accessory. The following
accessories are described in this section:
•
Accessory Battery
•
“Shore Power” connections which provide
power by “plugging the trailer in” to an
external source of electrical power
•
Electric-powered Landing Gear
Many accessories introduce the risk of fire and
carbon monoxide poisoning. If you have an
accessory on your trailer, make sure you have a fire
extinguisher charged and ready before operating the
accessory. Check the fire extinguisher at least once
a month. If the fire extinguisher is discharged even
partially, it must be recharged. Follow the fire
extinguisher manufacturer’s instructions for
recharging the extinguisher after use.
7.1 C
ARBON
M
ONOXIDE
Being inside your coach trailer while a generator is
running nearby can result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and death.
Carbon monoxide gas is present in the exhaust of
all gasoline and diesel engines, as well as from
other burning fuels such as LP gas and charcoal.
Carbon Monoxide is an odorless gas that can cause
death. Be certain exhaust from any running engine
or burning fuels can not accumulate in areas where
people or animals are likely to be present.
Conditions that can redirect exhaust fumes are, for
example:
•
Being drawn in by fans or ventilators operated
in a trailer;
•
Prevailing wind;
•
Being trapped between adjacent trailers,
vehicles or buildings; or
•
Being trapped between or in a snow bank or
other materials that can redirect fumes.
^ WARNING
Gasoline and diesel generators pose a risk
of death from:
•
Carbon Monoxide
•
Fire and Explosion
•
Electrocution
Do not operate a generator without having
a working carbon monoxide detector.
Do not refuel a running generator.
Do not refuel near ignition sources.
7.2 A
CCESSORY
B
ATTERY
Your trailer may be outfitted with an accessory
battery that operates the lift, electric landing gear or
other accessories. An accessory battery may be
kept charged either by the tow vehicle or by the
generator or shore power.
A disconnect switch may be provided to disconnect
the accessory battery when you do not plan to be
using the trailer for an extended period, such as
seasonal storage. If there is no disconnect switch,
then remove the cables from the battery terminals.
The accessory battery must be kept in a charged
condition during storage. The battery could freeze
and break if it becomes discharged.
7.3 S
HORE
P
OWER
Shore power is the delivery of electrical power from
another source to a power inlet on your trailer. To
connect your trailer to this source, you must have a
“shore power” cord, specifically designed for this
use.
DO NOT USE AN ORDINARY
EXTENSION CORD.
The trailer end of this cord is connected to an
electrical box on the trailer, sometimes referred to
as a “motor base.” This box contains circuit
breakers and/or fuses and may include a power
converter to change the shore power (usually 110
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