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Compensation for temperature and elevation may
also be necessary . The generator’s maximum output is
rated at 500 ft . above sea level . The generator will lose
approximately 3 .5% of its rated power for every 1000
ft . increase in elevation . High and low temperatures
can also affect generator output . Power decreases 1%
for every 10º F . above 85º F . Counteract these effects
by operating appliances in sequence rather than at the
same time .
GENERATOR FUEL
Fuel for the generator comes from the main fuel
tank . Due to infrequent operation, fuel can become
stale or possibly contaminated . Any contamination
or degradation of fuel from storage or infrequent use
will negatively affect generator operation and cause
the generator AC output to be inconsistent which can
damage appliances .
RESETTING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER
If a circuit breaker trips in the load center (AC breaker
panel) or on the generator control panel, there may be
a short circuit or too much load .
If a circuit breaker trips, disconnect or turn off as many
loads as possible . To reset the circuit breaker, switch
the circuit breaker to Off, then switch back to On to
reconnect the circuit . If the circuit breaker immediately
trips, there is a short in the electrical system or the
circuit breaker is faulty . Call a qualified electrician . If the
circuit breaker does not trip, reconnect a combination
of loads that will not overload the generator or
cause the circuit breaker to trip again . Remember to
compensate for elevation and temperature changes
when reconnecting loads .
NOTE:
The generator may shut down when loaded nearly
to full power and an air conditioner (or other large
motor load) cycles on . Briefly during start up, an
electric motor can draw up to three times the
rated power . For this reason it may be necessary
to operate some appliances in sequence when air
conditioners or other large motor loads are on .
INFORMATION:
The generator may shut down for reasons other
than an overload . If a blink code appears on the
control switch, refer to the OEM manual to obtain
an explanation for the code .
CAUTION:
The motorhome manufacturer does not cover damage
to the generator caused by fuel contamination, or to
appliances due to erratic AC voltage .
Average Fuel
Consumption
4,000 Watts
(gal ./hrs .)
No Load
.3
Half Load
.5
Full Load
.7
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Remove Cover on Generator to Access Breaker
NOTE:
The generator will continue to run after a circuit
breaker trips .
NOTE:
An appliance or load may have a short if it causes
a circuit breaker to immediately trip after being
reset . Do not continue to reset the breaker . Have
the problem diagnosed and corrected before
resuming operation .
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