Electrical System; Changes, Modifications And Additions; 120-Volt Ac System; Gfci - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical system in this folding camping trailer is composed of 120-volt AC
(alternating current) and 12-volt DC (direct current) capabilities. All installations are
made in compliance with safety requirements of ANSI standard A.1192, National Electric
Code, and Canadian Standards Association.

Changes, Modifications and Additions

Any changes or additions made after delivery may cause a hazardous condition. Be sure
to consult your local authorized dealer. Only qualified electrical technicians should
attempt to make changes or additions to our electrical system, using only approved
materials, components, and employing approved methods of installation, which meet
safety and code requirements.

120-Volt AC System

Your folding camping trailer is equipped with a power
cord prewired into the convertor. By opening the
cable hatch door (Fig. 4-8) you can pull the power
cord out from compartment and attach it to a power
supply. The power cord is rated at 30-amps. For
Canadian units, the power cord is protected with a 30
amp main circuit breaker. This supplies 120-volt AC
power to camping trailer receptacles built into walls
and cabinet. Cord extends at least 20' from camping trailer depending on floor plan.
It is strongly recommended to avoid the use of extension cords. If an extension cord is
used, it MUST be the same amperage rating as the RV power cord. Using an improper
extension cord will cause overheating of the cord and equipment as well as possibly
causing premature failure of the AC equipment.
WARNING: Do not use an adapter, cheater, or extension cord that will
break the continuity of the grounding circuit. NEVER remove the grounding
pin to connect a non-grounded, two-prong receptacle. Any deviation from this
will potentially cause a fire from overheating.
Fig. 4-8
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GFCI

Each unit contains a Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI) outlet. This special breaker
has been designed to reduce the possible injury caused by electrical shock.
An example of ground fault current is the current which would flow through a person
who is using or touching an appliance with faulty insulation and, at the same time, is in
contact with an electrical ground such as a plumbing fixture, wet floor, or earth.
The GFCI breaker will not protect against short circuits or overloads. The circuit breaker
or fuse in the electrical panel which supplies power to the circuit provides this protection.
When the GFCI breaker is tripped, it has interrupted ground fault current caused by such
things as faulty insulation or wet wiring inside some appliance or equipment connected to
the circuit. The faulty equipment should be repaired before is it used again.
This special breaker should be tested monthly while the camping trailer is being used.
See the manufacturer's owner's manual for more instructions.
To prevent accidental electrical shock, insure that the ground pin on the attachment plug
cap is intact to the earth ground through the RV park receptacle. When plugged into a
receptacle with no provision for the third pin, use an adapter with a pigtail that can be
connected to the receptacle box, with the grounding circuit completed through the
ground pin or RV park receptacle box. Any accidental short of a live circuit conductor
will trip the circuit breaker indicating a shorted circuit. You should be certain that the
polarity of the external power is not reversed, in order to avoid harm to appliances and
personal electrical shock. Polarity indicators may be purchased in most electrical and
hardware stores.

Testing Instructions GFCI

1. Plug a lamp or radio into the receptacle on the face of the GFCI.
2. Push and release the RESET button.
3. The lamp should light at this time.
4. Press the TEST button.
5. RESET button should pop out indicating "trip" and the lamp should go out. (If the
GFCI is manufactured with an indicator light, the light should glow when the device
has tripped.)
6. If the GFCI did not trip, do not use. The ground fault protection is no longer
working and the GFCI may not be working properly.
7. If the GFCI did not "trip," call a qualified electrician. DO not use until an electrician
has serviced this device.
8. To restore power after "tripping," press the RESET button. It must remain in. (If an
indicator light is furnished, it will be off.)
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