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

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

S E C T I O N 9 //

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Regardless of the “Battery” button / rocker switch setting (On or Off),

the inverter will always charge the batteries as needed, provided the
coach is plugged into a 120-volt shore power source�

NOTE

Leaving the “Battery” switch set to “on” will allow lights and

equipment in the coach to draw power from the house battery
bank, which could deplete the state of charge if you are not

connected to shore power or do not have the optional LP

generator running. Turn the switch to “off” when you will not
be using the coach and during long term storage.

A separate power On / Off switch is also located directly beneath the

main Firefly display to provide 12-volt DC power to the refrigerator.

This switch may be turned “On” and will provide power to the
refrigerator, even if the “Battery” switch is set to “Off”� Please refer

to SECTION 10 (APPLIANCES) for detailed instructions on how to

operate the refrigerator�

NOTE

Leaving the “Refrigerator” switch set to “on” will allow the

refrigerator to draw power from the house battery bank at
all times, which could deplete the state of charge if you are

not connected to shore power or do not have the optional LP
generator running. Empty the refrigerator and turn the switch

to “off” when you will not be using the coach and during long
term storage.

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FUSE BLOCK - LOCATION

AND IDENTIFICATION

Your coach has a 12-volt power distribution hub located at the rear of
the coach� Depending upon the chassis model and installed options,
your coach will have one or two distribution panels that contain
individual fuses for house equipment and lighting powered by 12-volts
of DC current� The panels have a snap-in plastic cover which is easily

removed with a flat blade screwdriver or a coin, inserted into the slot at

the top of the cover�

Some equipment will have in-line fuses at the component to provide
additional protection (example: solar panels have an in-line fuse
located in the wiring harness directly under the solar panel on the

coach’s roof). The inverter also has its own special high-current fuse,

which is located adjacent to the inverter�

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BATTERY TYPES AND CHARGING

REQUIREMENTS (AGM / LITHIUM)

Your coach is equipped with a single Absorbed Glass Matt (AGM)

house battery, or six LiFePO4 “Lithium” batteries depending upon the

installed options. Each battery type has a unique charging profile,

characteristics, service, and performance limitations� The inverter must

be properly set depending upon the type of battery(s) installed in your

coach� These settings were established at the factory before your
coach was delivered so you do not need to adjust them� They should

only be changed by a properly qualified technician, and only if the
type of battery(s) installed in the coach are modified (for example: you
decide to exchange the AGM battery for Lithium batteries).