Protecting The Charging System; Monitor Panel; Inverter/Charger; Converter - Airstream TOMMY BAHAMA 2020 Owner's Manual

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Protecting the Charging System

The Battery Separator monitors the battery system
to determine if the batteries are being charged� The
charging can be accomplished through the inverter/
charger or the engine charging system� When the
engine battery or house batteries are charging, the
Battery Separator will engage, joining the two battery
banks� If charging ceases and voltage decreases in
either bank, the Battery Separator will disconnect the
two banks from each other, protecting the banks from
being discharged simultaneously��
NOTE
In the event the engine battery is depleted, Sprinter
recommends using a trickle charge only when
charging the battery. When jumping the engine
battery, do not use a power boost. Read and
follow battery charging procedures in the Sprinter
Owner's manual.

Monitor Panel

The "Home" screen of the Multiplex Systems main
control panel displays the fluid levels of the Black
Water, Grey Water, Fresh Water tanks, and the LP gas
tanks� The panel also shows the voltage status of the
main (chassis) and the auxiliary (house) batteries�
The fluid monitoring system has been calibrated at the
factory for the size tanks the touring coach uses and,
therefore, should never need another calibration�
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Inverter/Charger

The Inverter/Charger is a DC to AC inverter and a 50-
amp multi-stage battery charger� The remote control
module is mounted in the front locker behind the
drivers seat�
The Inverter/Charger charges the batteries and
converts 12-VDC to 120-VAC current for distribution
to the entertainment devices� To operate your
entertainment circuit the inverter must be ON, unless
connected to generator or shoreline power�
If power is not needed to the entertainment circuit
make sure the inverter is turned OFF to conserve
battery power� The inverter will have a slight power
draw even when turned off but the power consumption
will be even greater if left on�
NOTE
Airstream calibrates all settings at the factory and
recommends adjustments not be made.
An extensive owner's manual for the Inverter/
Charger is provided in the Airstream Owner's
Packet. Make sure to read, understand, and follow
all information, notes, Cautions, and Warnings in
the manual before operating the Inverter/Charger.

Converter

The Airstream converter system enables you to use the
12-volt lights and equipment whether operating on self-
contained battery power or hooked up to 120-volt city
power� The 12-volt light bulbs give off the same light
as regular household bulbs, so that when operating
on self-contained battery power, everything works
normally except the 120-volt convenience outlets and
120-volt appliances�
CAUTION
When operating with city power, make very certain
that the service is 120 volt, not 240 volt.
WARNING
2020 Tommy Bahama TC