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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General
The electrical system in your recreation vehicle is composed of 120-volt AC (alternating
current) and 12-volt DC (direct current) capabilities. All installations are made in
compliance with safety requirements of ANSI standard A.1192, National Electric Code,
and Canadian Standards Association.
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CAUTION: Power surges experienced while plugged in at a campground
could potentially damage electronic components in your recreation vehicle.
Damage from power surges are not covered by your Jayco warranty. Consult the
component manufacturer’s owner’s manual or your Independent Jayco Dealer for
recommendations on power surge protection.
All Kiwi and Kiwi Too travel
trailers will have 30-amp service
pre-wired into the breaker box.
Changes, Modifications and Additions
Any changes or additions made after delivery may cause a hazardous condition. Consult
your local authorized dealer prior to making any changes. Only qualified electrical
technicians should attempt to make changes or additions to the electrical system, using
only approved materials, components, and employing approved methods of installation,
which meet safety and code requirements.
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CAUTION:
Any electrical installation that does not meet the criteria of the
manufacturer’s specification will VOID THE WARRANTY on the electrical system.
120-Volt AC System
POWER CORD
Your travel trailer is equipped with a 30-amp power cord pre-
wired into the breaker box. By opening the cable hatch (Fig.
4-11) you can pull the power cord out from the compartment
and attach it to a commercial power source. The power cord
extends approximately twenty to twenty-three feet from the
travel trailer. Power flows through the 30-amp main circuit
breaker and is then distributed through branch circuit breakers
to wall receptacles and appliances.
To prevent accidental electrical shock, insure that the ground pin on the attachment plug
cap is intact to the earth ground through the RV park receptacle. When plugged into a
receptacle with no provision for the third pin, use an adapter with a pigtail that can be
connected to the receptacle box, with the grounding circuit completed through the
ground pin or RV park receptacle box. Any accidental short of a live circuit conductor
will trip the circuit breaker indicating a shorted circuit. You should be certain that the
polarity of the external power is not reversed, in order to avoid harm to appliances and
personal electrical shock. Polarity indicators may be purchased in most electrical and
hardware stores.
Malfunctioning Alarm
The microprocessor will activate the malfunction alarm when it detects a fault in the
detectors operation. The LED light will alternately flash red and green, while the sounder
beeps twice every fifteen seconds. The mute switch will not function. Remove the
detector immediately and return it for repair or replacement.
Low Power Operation
This detector will operate normally down to 7-volt DC. Do not operate this detector
below 7-volt DC.
Additional information is supplied in a manual published by the manufacturer of this
equipment.
30 amp
125-volt, 2 pole,
3-wire, grounding type
Fig. 4-10
Fig. 4-11
