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NOTE:
The ground fault outlet or breaker
should be tested once a month to insure
it is working properly. Use the “TEST”
button on the outlet or breaker. It should
trip with an audible “click.” The breaker
or outlet will not trip if no AC power is
present to the device. If power is present
and the device will not “trip,” replace it
before using that circuit.
DIStrIButIon panel
House 12 Volt DC
The 12 Volt house
panel fuses, located
in the bedroom,
protect the
electrical circuits.
These fuses are the
standard automotive
type.
fuSeS
The 12 Volt DC fuses service the interior house
functions such as lighting, fans, monitor panel.
A fuse blow is evident by the broken metal strip
located in the center of the fuse. Replacement
fuses should be of the same amperage. Installing
a higher rated fuse can damage the wiring.
Fuse current set points follow much of the
same electrical principle as
the 120 Volt AC breakers.
Using 12 Volt DC as the
electromotive force can make
it more susceptible to outside
influences, such as corrosion
from weathering or oxidation.
The danger from shocks
with this voltage is minimized,
but can still occur. A good
example is when a magnetic
field is generated, then
collapses when the power
supply is cut. The result is a
discharge that can reach tens
of thousands of
volts for a short
time period.
Care should
be used when
working with
this voltage as
current values
can be quite
high, as in the
case of battery
cables.
Shorting a battery cable to ground with a
battery at a reasonable state of charge can result
in a fire or serious personal injury from a burn.
BatterIeS - houSe
House batteries are designed for use with
12 Volt DC operated lights, appliances and
inverters.
House Battery Types:
Liquid Lead Acid (LLA)
Deep Cycle Batteries:
Deep cycle batteries are a type of Liquid Lead
Acid (LLA) battery. Deep cycle batteries are
best suited for use with 12 Volt operated lights,
appliances and inverter/converters. Deep cycle
batteries are designed to have a majority of their
capacity used before being recharged.
NOTE:
Tap water contains minerals which can
alter battery chemistry and ruin the
battery. Use only distilled water when
refilling the LLA battery.
CAUTION:
Many types of petroleum based products
or battery by-products can damage
the paint finish. DO NOT allow these
types of chemicals to get on the paint
finish. If the chemicals splatter on to the
painted surfaces, immediately rinse the
surface using plenty of water and a mild
detergent.
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amPeraGe
color
1
BLACk
2
GRAY
3
VIOLET
4
PINk
5
GOLD
7.5
BROWN
10
RED
15
BLUE
20
YELLOW
25
CLEAR
30
GREEN
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060286n
Fuse label and fuses will change with options and
changes to the motorhome.
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