Restarting A Stalled "Genset; Resetting Circuit Breakers; Varying Operating Conditions - Jayco 2004 Talon ZX Owner's Manual

POWER VS. ALTITUDE - 4.0 KW "GENSET"
Elevation above Sea Level
At 500 feet (152 m) and below
At 2500 feet (762 m)
At 5500 feet (1676 m)
Above 5500 feet (1676 m)
*This table does not take into account the effect circuit breakers may have in limiting maximum
continuous power output.

Restarting a Stalled "Genset"

If the genset stalls, disconnect or turn off an many appliances as possible and try restarting the genset
as instructed under Starting and Stopping. Reconnect the loads (appliances) one by one up to a total
load that does not overload the genset or cause the circuit breaker to trip.

Resetting Circuit Breakers

If a circuit breaker in the main power distribution panel of the vehicle
or on the genset (Fig. 5-10) trips, there is either a short circuit or too
many appliances being operated at the same time. Note that the
genset will continue to run after a circuit breaker trips.
If a circuit breaker trips, disconnect or turn off as many appliances as
possible and reset the circuit breaker (typically, push the circuit
breaker to the OFF to reset it and and then to ON to reconnect the
circuit). If the circuit breaker trips right away, either the vehicle
electrical distribution system has a sort or the circuit breaker is faulty. Call a qualified electrician.
If the circuit breaker does not trip, reconnect the appliances, one by one, up to a total load that does
not overload the genset or cause the circuit breaker to trop. If a circuit breaker trips right away when
an appliance is connected, the appliance probably has a short.

Varying Operating Conditions

COLD WEATHER
Pay particular attention to the following items when operating the genset in cold weather:
1. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is appropriate for the cold weather temperatures. See the
recommendations in the manufacturer's owner's manul. Be sure to change the oil if a sudden
drop in temperature occurs.
2. Set the altitude adjust knob for your altitude (gasoline models only).
Appliances
Maximum Genset Power Output*
4000 watts (rated)
3720 watts
3300 watts
3300 watts minus 140 watts
for each additional 1000 (305 m)
Fig. 5-10
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