Section 8 — electrical SyStemS - HouSe
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Generator Exercise
If use of the generator is infrequent, “exercise”
the generator once a month by operating it at
approximately half the maximum rated output
for two hours. This “exercise” will help promote
better starting, more reliable operation and
longer engine life. This procedure drives off
moisture, lubricates the internal engine parts,
replaces the old stale fuel with a fresh supply,
and also promotes removing oxides from the
electrical switches and contacts.
NOTE
Avoid short run periods of the generator.
Run the generator set under a load for a
minimum of one-half hour.
InVerter
The inverter changes DC battery power to
AC electrical power, and it also charges the
batteries when hooked to shore power or
operating from the generator. Use the inverter
to supply AC power when shore power is not
available and the generator is not going to be
used as a secondary AC power source. The
inverter supplies AC power to most outlets and
appliances. Remember that using the inverter
quickly consumes house battery power. Turn
off the inverter when not in use to conserve
house battery power. The remote panel is used to
change the variable settings.
Providing AC Power with Inverter
To turn the inverter on:
Press the
INVERTER ON/OFF
switch at the
remote panel. If the inverter doesn’t sense AC
power from the generator or shore power, it will
provide AC power from the motorhome batteries
to most outlets and appliances. If the generator is
started or the motorhome is connected to shore
power, the inverter will automatically begin
charging.
Battery Charging with the Inverter
The inverter will automatically begin charging
when AC power is supplied from shore service
or the generator. The inverter uses a three-stage
charge cycle to charge the batteries. If desired,
the charger may be turned off.
To turn the charger on and off:
Press the switch marked
CHARGER
ON/OFF
on the remote panel.
Inverter three-stage charging cycle:
Bulk Charge Cycle:
Brings the DC
voltage up high, initially between 14.2
- 14.6 Volts DC. The length of time the
inverter is in Bulk Charge depends the
state of charge of the batteries.
Absorb Cycle:
Absorb Cycle battery
voltage is the same as the Bulk Charge
Cycle, between 14.2 - 14.6 Volts DC.
Length of the Absorb Cycle is a timed
event determined by the inverter.
Float Charge Cycle:
Charge voltage is
generally around 13.3 - 13.7 Volts DC.
Approximately 80% of the charging
cycle has been completed by this time.
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Remote Panel
Hose = Inverter in Charge Mode
Bucket = Battery
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Bulk charge
water (charger) on full
until bucket (battery) is
80% full.
absorb charge
water (charger) slows until
bucket (battery) is 90%
full.
float charge
water (charger) slowly
trickles into bucket
(battery) until 100% full.
water (charger) will adjust
flow to maintain level.
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