MANTIS
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Your Mantis habitat’s electrical system is a primarily a 12 Volt Direct Current (DC) system and has 120V AC outlets that operate
only when attached to shore power. This is explained as follows:
12V DC OVERVIEW
Your habitat 12 Volt system is powered by a 12V battery or batteries (
see
“Battery” section). All installed appliances, aside from
air conditioning, operate fully with 12V power. Fuses for 12V circuits are located either below the switch itself or in behind the
plastic panel of the WFCO Power Center at the bottom of your kitchen cabinet.
7-pin connector
use your 7-pin connector plug to connect your tow vehicle and habitat electrical systems. This cord is located
at the front of your habitat and plugs into a receptacle provided in your tow vehicle’s hitch package. In addition to charging your
habitat battery while driving, this connection powers your habitat lights and electric brakes (your Mantis has a wireless
proportional brake controller installed).
BE SURE TO PLUG THE 7 PIN CONNECTOR WITH THE PROPER HOLES AT TOP
AND BOTTOM. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY DAMAGE YOUR HABITAT WIRING AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEM.
We recommend disconnecting the 7 pin connector from the tow vehicle when camping!
When hitching and unhitching, be sure to move the 7-pin connector cord so it does not get damaged by, for example, the hitch
and/or pin box. Do not allow the cord to drag on the ground and store in provided receptacle when not in use. Keep the
connector clean and dry, and follow manufacturer instructions for cleaning if necessary. See also “Hitching “ section for further
discussion regarding your 7-pin connector.
Your air conditioning unit will operate only on external 120V power from a home, campground or a generator. There is a
dedicated 120V GFCI outlet located close to the air conditioner’s location. If this GFCI breaker gets tripped your AC will not
function. This is the first trouble shooting mode for the AC.
Important Note: you must refer to the manuals and other instructions
of any and all appliances, add-ons and/or accessories regarding their respective electrical requirements.
120V circuit breakers
… 120V circuit breakers are located inside your WFCO Power Center, which is located behind a plastic
panel of your kitchen cabinet. They control the circuit between the 120v inlet and the 12v power provided in the habitat. If your
circuits trip because of overload, reduce the load and reset the breaker.
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