REV Midwest Automotive Design American Coach Patriot 2022 Owner'S Manual Download

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A M E R I C A N C O A C H P A T R I O T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

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LiFePO4 batteries do have their limitations, the most significant one

being their inability to be recharged below freezing conditions� Most
LiFePO4 batteries have an integrated battery management system
to prevent cold weather charging damage to the battery� To promote
LiFePO4 battery longevity and performance, your coach may have
optional battery heating assemblies installed, which will aid in their
ability to be recharged under cold temperature conditions�

Below is

an image of a typical LiFePO4 “Lithium” battery installation.

AGM and LiFePO4 batteries both offer excellent maintenance
free reserve capacity electrical power to your coach, yet they are
completely different in terms of design, chemistry, and capabilities�
Therefore, never mix AGM and LiFePO4 battery types together� Either
will serve you well, and it is possible to have an authorized American
Coach or Midwest Automotive Designs dealership convert your vehicle
from one type of battery system to the other� However, you should
never attempt to complete a battery conversion on your own as this is
dangerous work using hazardous materials� Any resulting damage will
not be covered under warranty�

WARNING

Never mix different battery types together. You may use

either AGM or LiFePO4 batteries for house service, but

never combine both as this will seriously damage the
batteries, your inverter and other electrical components.

Mixing battery types can lead to an explosion or fire, which

could cause severe injury or death if not avoided.

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GENERATOR

Your coach may be equipped with an optional generator, which
is mounted beneath the vehicle directly behind the rear axle� The

generator operates on liquid propane (LP) gas and produces 120 Volts
(AC) current to the house side of your coach’s electrical system. Refer
to SECTION 9 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS) for information on how to

operate the generator�

Always use care not to overload or damage the generator as this

could lead to an electrical shock or fire. Do not exceed the generator’s

rated electrical load capacity� Never drive your coach through water

in excess of 9” in depth, as this could flood the generator case. Avoid

hitting any obstruction that could contact and damage the generator
housing, exhaust and / or cabling�

DANGER

Overloading a generator or submerging it in water, may

cause an electrical shock or fire, which will result in property

loss and severe injury or death of persons if not avoided.

Never operate the generator in an enclosed space, or with your coach
parked alongside a building, wall, or solid fence that could prevent

the exhaust gasses from flowing away from the vehicle. Periodically

check to ensure the generator exhaust pipe is in good condition and
is unobstructed� Refer to your Onan RV Generator Handbook for
operating instructions and additional important safety information�

DANGER

Operating a generator in an enclosed space or building can

expose occupants to high levels of Carbon Monoxide, which

will result in severe injury or death of persons if not avoided.

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SHORE POWER

Your American Coach Patriot has a National Electrical Manufacturers

Association (NEMA) 125 VAC, 30 amp “Shore Power” electrical

connector mounted to the driver’s side rear exterior of the vehicle�
This outlet allows the operator to connect a standard NEMA L5-30
shore power cable between the coach and a suitable 30 amp, 125
VAC electrical source� The outlet includes a twist-lock weather / dust
cover that must be secured whenever the vehicle is not connected to
external power via the shore power cable assembly� The plug is a
twist lock arrangement with three contacts for power, neutral, and
safety ground�

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