Charging Section - Winnebago Itasca Ellipse Owner's Manual

SECTION 6 –
ELECTRICAL
Inverter Charger Unit
(Located in utility compartment)
-Typical Installation
NOTICE
Do not store items too closely around the
inverter unit in the storage compartment.
The inverter generates heat while
operating and needs unrestricted airflow
for proper cooling. Damage to the inverter
can result.
The power converter changes 120-volt AC
household current from the shoreline or generator
into 12-volt DC current for use by 12-volt
equipment in the motor home.

Charging Section

The charging section of the inverter/charger
charges house batteries while 120-volt external
power is connected.
If the house batteries have been extremely
discharged, they will accept charge at a relatively
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 continue
"trickle" charging at a very low amperage rate.
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If your battery does not charge as described
above, it is possible the battery is defective.
If the batteries are extremely discharged, the
charger unit will not activate to charge batteries.
NOTE: We do not recommend leaving the
shoreline plugged in continuously during
storage periods because the batteries
can lose electrolytic fluids and become
damaged from continuous charging
without periodic use. We recommend
following regular battery inspection and
maintenance, especially in cold weather.
See "Battery Storage & Maintenance" at
the end of this section.
Inverter/Charger Control Panel
–If Equipped
The inverter/charger has a wall mounted
monitor/control panel that can be programmed
for several charging options. It will also display
warnings for overload conditions or other
operating failure conditions.
Inverter/Charger Control Panel
When the inverter is not being used, it should
be shut off at the control panel. The inverter
could drain the house batteries if the shoreline is
not connected to external power and the Aux.
Battery switch is on.
NOTE: Switch the refrigerator to GAS mode
anytime you are running it with the
shoreline unplugged to avoid
discharging house batteries.
The refrigerator draws its electrical
current through the inverter and not
directly from the shoreline. If the