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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

A M E R I C A N C O A C H // P A T R I O T

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Below is an image of a typical NEMA L5-30 power cord and
twist-lock vehicle receptacle.

Before connecting your coach to an external power source, turn off the
main AC breaker inside the coach to ensure there is no load present
when you connect the cable� Similarly, turn off the circuit breaker at
the power source� Be aware of your surroundings before connecting
the cable� Check the cable condition for damage or wear� Ensure the
cable is not in contact with wet grass, wet pavement, or mud, and that
you are wearing shoes with an insulated sole before connecting your
coach to any external power source� Do not wear rings, bracelets, or
other loose jewelry that could make contact with the power cable and /
or the power outlet�

Before connecting to a shore power source, check with the
management at the RV park, dealership, or whomever owns the
property to ensure the outlet is properly rated at 30 amps and 125
VAC� Inspect the power outlet carefully for signs of physical damage
and corrosion� Make sure the receptacle is a match to your NEMA
L5-30 power cord� Never connect to any power source with exposed
wires or to a loose power pedestal� If the outlet is not in good
condition, or the three prongs on the cable do not exactly match the
outlet, do not connect to it�

Route your shore power cord in a fashion that affords it good
protection from damage and strain� Be mindful not to create a tripping
hazard� Never extend the cable so that it stretches from the vehicle
to the power source without lying fully supported on the ground with
a drip loop on both ends of the cable� Screw in the plastic retention
collar to secure the cable connection to the vehicle, which will limit rain
water or moisture from creeping into the outlet on the coach� Once

satisfied that the cable and outlet are in good condition, are a proper

match, and that the cable is routed and connected safely, turn on the

breaker at the source first, then at the vehicle.

After connecting to a shore power source check for the proper
operation of your coach’s 125 VAC appliances (e�g�, convection oven,

inductive range, or roof air conditioner). If you suspect the equipment

is not operating correctly, double check the power cord to ensure it
is properly connected and that the circuit breaker is “ON” at both the
source and in the coach� If all appears normal, it is possible that the
power source has an issue or may have been wired improperly (e�g�,

reversed polarity), which is a dangerous situation. When in doubt,

disconnect from that power source immediately and try a different
power source from a completely different circuit�

DANGER

Always turn the main circuit breaker in your coach to “OFF”
before connecting a shore power cable to the vehicle. Always
turn the power source breaker to “OFF” before connecting

the power cable to the power source. Energize the circuit at
the source first, only AFTER the cable is securely connected
to BOTH the power source and the vehicle. Connecting an

electrical cable to a power source in a wet environment with
the circuit breaker in the “ON” position will result in severe
injury or death of persons if not avoided.

DANGER

Never use a damaged or worn power cable. Do not
use adapters to connect to a power source rated

below the required 30 amps and 125 VAC. Connecting

to an underpowered source can cause the electrical

connection(s), power cables, and / or equipment to overheat,
increasing the risk of a fire or electric shock, which will result

in severe injury or death of persons if not avoided.

DANGER

Check for proper operation of your vehicle’s 125 VAC

electrical equipment after connecting your coach to a shore

power source. If your 125 VAC electrical system is not

operating properly, turn off the circuit breakers in the coach
and at the source and check the connection. Disconnect the

cable and find an alternate power source if you suspect the

power supply is underpowered, damaged, and / or wired
in reversed polarity, where the neutral and ground safety
protection features of your coach’s electrical system may be
compromised, which could result in severe injury or death of
persons if not avoided.

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