Automatic Generator Start (Ags); Automatic Switch Over Box - Airstream Interstate 2020 Owner's Manual

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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 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�
The automatic start function of your generator requires
you to manually enable it� This can be accomplished
by selecting "Auto Gen Start Enable"on the Multiplex
display and then pressing "on"� You will also need to
make sure that the "HVAC Load" button is activated
will then see a warning screen listing the safety issues
associated with AGS usage� You are required to
acknowledge these warnings by pressing and holding a
button for 3 seconds or longer to enable AGS�
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Once enabled, AGS will remain enabled until the
Sprinter Ignition is cycled or the generator is manually
operated� After the vehicle is started, the AGS will be
disabled� You can then return to the cabin to manually
re-enable the system� It will then remain active until
the vehicle is turned off� Any cycling, on or off, of the
vehicle ignition will disable the AGS functionality�
If the generator is manually stopped while running
and in an Auto Gen mode, it will disable future auto
gen starts until re-enabled at the multiplex screen� If
you manually start the generator when Auto Gen is
enabled, it will disable the future auto gen starts until
re-enabled at the multiplex screen�
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.120-

Automatic Switch Over Box

The switch over box automatically switches the 120-
volt feed to the Energy Management System Module
from shoreline to generator and back as you choose
which way to power the touring coach� You simply
decide whether to plug into a 120-volt shoreline or
start the generator and the box will do the rest� If the
generator is accidentally started while plugged into
shoreline the box will sense the generator incoming
power, contact points inside the box will switch
cutting the shoreline connection, and establishing the
generator connection� This protects the system from a
possible overload from dual power sources�
WARNING
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2020 Interstate