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Shore Power:
The motorhome is equipped with a shore
power cord to connect the motorhome to
outside electrical services. Shore power service
is the most efficient source of electrical power.
The plug end of the power cord is 50 Amp 240
Volt AC. When this type of power source is not
available, electrical adapters will be required
to allow a proper and safe connection to the
electrical service supply.
NOTE:
When 50 Amp shore service is not
available, care will have to be used
when operating the appliances and
using the outlets to avoid overloading
the shore power service.
Generator:
The generator can be selected for use when
shore power is unavailable. The maximum
amount of generator output power, measured
in watts, is calculated at an elevation of 500 ft.
above sea level. This figure decreases slightly
at higher altitude. Ambient temperature also
effects total maximum output. The amount
of AC electrical load applied to the generator
determines fuel consumption.
Inverter:
The inverter is an auxiliary 120 Volt AC
power source that inverts 12 Volt DC house
battery power to 120 Volts AC. This device has
limited AC power output, measured in watts,
and operates only selected appliances and
outlets.
The inverter also converts 120 Volts AC
power, supplied from either shore power or the
generator, to 12 Volts DC power to recharge
the batteries. Generally, the inverter is used
when dry camping or when shore power is
unavailable.
Battery DISconnect - HoUSe
The main house battery disconnect switch
is located in a curbside battery compartment.
The disconnect switch turns the house battery
power supply on or off to the following items:
inverter, house distribution (fuse) panel and
house circuits in the front distribution panel.
Turn the house battery disconnect switch off
when the motorhome is going to be stored
for more than 48 hours or before performing
electrical maintenance or service. If possible,
leave the motorhome plugged into an outside
electrical service with the house battery
disconnect switch on to help prevent the
possibility of dead batteries. The house battery
disconnect switch will not turn off all DC
electrical items or other parasitic loads present
on the house battery.
Battery cUt-off SWItcH
The battery cut-off switch is located inside
and next to the entry door. This switch controls
the 12 Volt DC power to the house fuse panels.
When the switch is activated, power is
supplied to all the interior DC lighting and DC
operated appliances. Some appliances require
both DC and AC power to operate, such as
the roof air conditioner. This switch is helpful
when dry camping to conserve house battery
power. Refrigerator and inverter operation
are unaffected by the operation of this switch.
When turned off, this switch will not stop all
parasitic loads and therefore is not a substitute
for the house battery disconnect switch.
CAUTION:
Avoid flash damage to electrical
contacts. Turn off the interior lighting
before activating the battery cut-off
switch.
On Position
060353
Off Position
060354
060370b
Battery Cutoff
Battery cutoff switch
located at entry door
Summary of Contents for Trip 2012
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