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SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
high amperage rate. If they are only slightly
discharged, they will charge at a lower amperage
rate. The rate of charge will decrease as the
batteries reach "full charge", then will remain
"trickle" charging at a very low amperage rate.
The converter will not overcharge the batteries. If
your storage battery does not charge as described
above, it is possible the battery is defective.
Thermal Overload Protector
A thermal overload protector will shut-down
the converter if it becomes overheated. This can
result from operating above its maximum limit
for an extended period of time or by obstruction
of ventilation to unit.
NOTE: Power converter section will automati-
cally route 12-volt lights and motors to
battery power in this event.
The thermal overload protector will reset itself
after a cool-down period, and the lights and mo-
tors will resume operating from the converter. If
the overload protector trips again shortly after re-
set, take immediate steps to correct cause of over-
heating. A portion of RV 12-volt load (lights or
motors or both) should be turned off to reduce to-
tal load. Also, inspect power converter section to
make sure ventilation is not obstructed.
NOTE: The converter will not change 12-volt
DC current to 110-volt AC.
If your coach is equipped with a DC-AC
power inverter, the converter does not
function while the inverter is being used.
110-Volt Circuit Breakers
The breaker panel protects all 110-volt com-
ponents in the motor home from either an over-
load on the circuit or a short in the wiring or
component itself. When an overload or short de-
velops, the breaker will open preventing any fur-
ther flow of electricity and, therefore, damage to
the system.
Shut off the equipment (example: air condi-
tioner) and allow a brief cooling period. Then re-
set the breaker by moving the switch to "Off" and
back to "On". If the breaker is continually tripped
and no overload is evident, have the system
checked for a short in the wiring or the applianc-
es.
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Further Information
Refer to the converter manufacturer's infor-
mation provided in your Owner InfoCase for
additional information about your power con-
verter system.
110-VOLT RECEPTACLES (Outlets)
A number of standard AC electrical outlets are
provided throughout the coach for connecting
small appliances such as televisions, radios,
toasters, etc. Outlets are also located on the out-
side of the coach near the entrance door.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER
Exterior, bath and galley outlets are connected
to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter),
which is an extremely sensitive circuit breaker
that will help to protect against severe electrical
shock if a ground fault develops. If such a condi-
tion occurs, the GFCI will break the circuit by
turning off the power to the protected outlets.
Should this occur, unplug all the appliances on
that circuit and press the reset button on the GFCI
equipped outlet.
If the GFCI keeps tripping, have the electrical
system checked and repaired if necessary before
using again.
The GFCI outlet is located in the bath, bed-
room or dinette area, depending on the floor plan
of the vehicle.
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