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Section 6: Electrical System
120-Volt 50 AMP AC Electric System (if so equipped)
The 50 amp 120-volt 60hz AC electrical system can be powered by an outside 120/240-volt
60hz utility service like those commonly found in campgrounds or by 120/240-volt 60hz
generator power. The entire system is designed to operate on 2 legs of 120-volt power at a
maximum current flow of 50 amperes per leg.
Exposure to voltages higher or lower than a nominal 120-volts, will damage or shorten the
service life of the electrical system and appliances. The 50 amp 120-volt 60hz AC electrical
system can be powered by an outside 120/240-volt 60hz utility service like those commonly
found in campgrounds or by 120/240-volt 60hz generator power.
The following electrical components will only operate when connected to 120-volt power:
air conditioner(s), refrigerator, microwave oven, television(s), home theater system(s), wa-
ter heater, washer, dryer, fireplace, electric stove, and appliances plugged into convenience
receptacles. These components will create a surge on the inverter.
Circuit breakers and fuses will not offer complete protection of the elec-
trical system in the event of power surge or voltage spike.
Make certain the external power source you connect the power cord to
is a properly wired 50 amp NEMA 14-50 RV receptacle and not 240 volt
AC.
PLUG INTO 50-AMP SERVICE ONLY.
50 amp Power Cord
Do not hook up the power cord to any receptacle until you have verified
proper polarity and grounding. Polarity indicators can be purchased in
most electrical and hardware stores.
Do not use any cheater plug, adapter or extension cord to reconfigure
incoming AC power or break the continuity of the circuit connected to
the grounding pin.
Do not connect the power cord into an outlet that is not grounded, or
adapt the power cord plug to connect it to a receptacle for which it is not
designed.
Do not remove the grounding pin to connect to a non-grounded recep-
tacle. Removal of the ground pin disables an important safety feature
designed to prevent shock and electrocution hazards.
Do not connect the power cord to an extension cord. Use of an improper
extension cord will cause overheating of the cord as well as potentially
causing premature failure of the AC equipment.
It is the responsibility of the owner of the electrical receptacle to ensure that the
receptacle is properly wired and grounded. Reverse polarity and/or improper
grounding of your recreation vehicle can cause personal injury or death.
The 50-amp external utility power cord is commonly referred to as the "shore" power cord.
It is designed to mate and properly function with 50-amp "shore" power receptacles avail-
able at most campgrounds.
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