110-Volt Receptacles (Outlets); Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (Gfci) - Winnebago Journey Owner's Manual

for an extended period of time or by obstruction
of ventilation to unit.
NOTE: 12-volt lights and motors will automati-
cally draw from battery power in this
event.
The thermal breaker will reset itself after a
cool-down period, and the lights and motors will
resume operating from the converter. If the over-
load trips again shortly after reset, take immedi-
ate steps to correct the cause of overheating. A
portion of house 12-volt load (lights or motors or
both) should be turned off to reduce total load.
Also, inspect the invertor unit to make sure ven-
tilation is not obstructed.
CAUTION
Do not store items too closely around
the inverter unit in the storage com-
partment. The inverter generates heat
while operating and needs unre-
stricted airflow for proper cooling.
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. An outdoor outlet is also located on
the outside 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. If
this happens, unplug all the appliances on that
circuit and press the reset button on the GFCI
equipped outlet.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
If the GFCI keeps tripping, have the electrical
system checked and repaired if necessary before
using again.
The GFCI outlets are located in the bath and
galley areas of the vehicle.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

RESET
WARNING
The GFCI will not completely elimi-
nate electrical shock. Small children
and persons with heart conditions or
other disabilities which make them
especially sensitive to electrical
shock may still be injured by a 110-
volt receptacles even though pro-
tected by a Ground Fault interrupter.
NOTE: In compliance with CSA electrical codes,
the appliance outlet in Canadian
equipped coaches is not connected to a
GFCI protected circuit.
SECTION 6
TEST
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