Service; Status; Generator; Automatic Generator Start (Ags) - Airstream INTERSTATE 24 2024 Owner's Manual

Service

The "Select" button allows the service type to be set
to either 15, 20, or 30 amps to match the incoming
service�
When power is first applied, the system will be in the
30 amp mode and the screen will display "Service
30A"� Momentarily pressing the "SELECT" button will
switch the system to the 20 amp mode� Momentarily
pressing the button again will switch the system to the
15 amp mode�
Press the "SELECT" button to switch to either 15 or 20-
amp service if it is necessary to use an adaptor or you
know the shoreline power is 15 or 20 amps, The screen
will display either "Service 15A" or "Service 20A"�
The generator supplies 20 amp service and is set to
switch the system automatically to the 20 amp mode
whenever the generator is the power source� The
screen will display "Generator 20A" when the generator
is supplying power�

Status

The roof A/C and microwave are set at the factory to be
the controlled circuits and are shed in this order�
This means if a power hungry appliance is plugged
into an outlet and the system begins to use more than
30-amps it will begin to shed loads and will shut off the
A/C�

Generator

The onboard generator makes your RV house electrical
system fully self-contained� It allows you access to
120 volts when there is no shore power available�
To use the generator you simply start it� All switching
is done automatically� The generator can be started
from the Multiplex panel� It is easier on your generator
and appliances if you'll allow the generator to reach
its normal operating speed (about a minute) prior to
applying heavy current loads�
Do not operate the generator in an enclosed building or
in a partly enclosed area such as a garage� Nor should
the generator be operated while sleeping� Be sure to
follow all instructions and warnings in this manual and
the generator manufacturer's manual�
2024 Interstate 24

Automatic Generator Start (AGS)

Your Touring Coach is equipped with an Automatic
Generator Start System (AGS) which provides an
optional automatic control of your onboard generator
The purpose of an AGS system is to automatically
start (and run) the generator when the 12 volt electrical
system (house batteries) drops to a pre-determined
level� The AGS can be enabled to monitor the house
battery bank and when it reaches a certain level, the
generator will start, sending a charge to your batteries�
This protects the system so that your batteries will not
go down farther. Once the batteries receive a sufficient
amount of charge, the generator will automatically turn
off� If you are in a location for an extended period of
time, this can help protect the battery bank when shore
power is not available� You may also have the ability to
set predetermined times so that it will not start during
the night or during posted quite times in a campground�
Once enabled, AGS will remain enabled until the
Sprinter Ignition is cycled or the generator is manually
operated�
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas�
Moving Parts and electricity can cause severe personal
injury or death� To reduce exposure to these hazards,
always disable AGS before:
1� Sleeping in vehicle, unless equipped with a
working Carbon Monoxide detector
2� Parking vehicle in a garage or confined space
3� Parking vehicle for storage
4� Servicing generator, batteries or other electrical
appliances
5� Fueling vehicle
Exposure to carbon monoxide, moving parts, and
electricity hazards are possible due to unexpected
starting of generator while in Auto Start mode.
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