Section 5: Electrical System - 50 Amp; Command Center - Jayco SENECA Owner's Manual

The RV electrical system is comprised of two
independent electrical systems. One operates
off of 12-volt DC power and the other off of
120-volt 60hz AC power. All installations have
been made in compliance with industry
standards applicable
manufacture. Because
equipment and associated
engineered into a dedicated system specific
to your motor home, we recommend you do
not make unauthorized changes or add fixed
appliances to it. Changes or additions made
after delivery may result in a hazardous
condition.
Service and/or modification of the electrical
system should only be performed by qualified
electrical technicians
materials, components, and methods meeting
current safety and code requirements. Please
consult your dealer's service department for
assistance.
To read more about the various components
incorporated into the motor home electrical
system, please refer to the information
contained in your Warranty Packet. Consult
the Chassis Guide for information pertaining
to the chassis drivetrain electrical system.
E S
LECTRICAL YSTEM
Always disconnect the 50 amp shore power
cord, turn "off" the inverter, and the generator,
disable automatic generator start functionality,
and disconnect the negative 12-volt DC
battery terminal before working on the
electrical system. Always make sure the
battery disconnect solenoid, power converter,
and inverter (if so equipped) are turned "off"
before disconnecting the house batteries.
Use caution when using metal tools. If a
tool contacts a battery terminal or metal
connected to it, a short circuit could occur
which could cause
explosion or fire
on the date of
the electrical
circuitry are
using approved
M
AINTENANCE
personal injury,
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - 50 AMP
I C O A E
N ASE F N LECTRICAL
Do not attempt to use water to put out an
electrical fire. Water can spread some
types of fire, and electrocution is possible
with an electrical fire.
1. Have everyone evacuate the motor home
immediately.
2. Switch the 50 amp 120-volt main circuit
breaker in the motor home to the "off"
position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable(s)
at the battery.
4. Disconnect the 50 amp power cord from
the shore power receptacle.
5. Turn "off" the generator.
6. Always have faulty or damaged wiring and
electrical components
immediately.
:
It is important that everyone knows
NOTE
where to find the 50 amp 120-volt main circuit
breaker and how it operates.
C C
OMMAND ENTER
Your motor home is equipped with a
Command Center that allows you to monitor
several systems from one location. For your
convenience, the Command Center is located
near the kitchen area. More information on
the controls located in the Command Center
will be discussed throughout this manual.
120- AC S
VOLT YSTEM
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.
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