Generator/City Power; Battery Disconnect Switches; Manual Disconnect Switch; Multiplex System Disconnect Switch �5-13 - Airstream Interstate 2020 Owner's Manual

Generator/City Power

A
a� To Energy Management System module main
breaker
b� From generator
c� From shoreline
1� When plugged into shoreline power, the current
path is from C to A�
2� When you start your generator, the points switch
and the power flow is from B to A. Stopping the
generator releases the points back to shoreline
feed�
3� If you're plugged into shoreline and you start the
generator, the points still switch since the generator
has the priority, so the current flow is still B to A.
NOTE
Make sure to read and understand all electrical
Component owner's manuals provided in the
owner's Packet before operating the touring coach.
Observe all operating instructions and Warnings as
well as all recommended maintenance schedules
and procedures.
Your Touring Coach is equipped with an Automatic
Generator Start System. Exposure to carbon
monoxide, moving parts, and electricity hazards
are possible due to unexpected automatic starting.
2020 Interstate
B
C
WARNING

Battery Disconnect Switches

Manual Disconnect Switch

The manual disconnect switch, located at the base of
the drivers side rear ottoman behind the decorative
access door, is used to turn off power from the battery
to the 12-volt distribution panel� Push knob in before
manually rotating it to the ON/OFF position�
The manual disconnect switch can be used to
completely disable the main disconnect switch by
over rotating the switch in the ON/OFF positions till
a click is heard� The disable OFF feature is useful
for long term storage of the vehicle where the main
disconnect switch could be turned on and the batteries
accidentally drained� Likewise, the Disable ON feature
is useful while camping when the main disconnect
switch could be turned off cutting power to appliances�
The holding tank heat pads, rear lounge motor, solar
panel, and generator are not connected to the 12-volt
distribution panel and are wired direct in through the
thermal breakers� The main disconnect will not disable
these systems�
Multiplex System Disconnect Switch
The battery disconnect switch located on the multiplex
panel at the entry door is used to separate the 12-volt
distribution panel from the converter charging system�
When connected to an external AC power source, the
12-volt distribution panel will receive power from the
converter and the touring coach will function normally�
The batteries will be charged through the converter
charging system regardless of if the battery disconnect
switch is in the ON/OFF position�
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