Coach Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Generator; Generator Fuel Supply; Generator Operation - Fleetwood Flair Owner's Manual

device is Intended to protect you against the hazards of
electrical shocks possible when using electrical appli-
ances in the bathroom or galley or in damp areas.
Should a circuit or appliance (electric shaver, hair dryer,
etc.) develop a potential shock hazard, the GFI device
is designed to disconnect the outlet (and other outlets
on the same circuit), limiting your exposure time.
NOTE: If an outlet doesn't work, check the GFI.
Reset it if necessary. If the GFI continues to trip,
have the motor home electrical system checked
at an authorized Fleetwood Service Center or
by
a
qualified electrician.
Test the GFI at least once a month. To test the GFI,
connect to 120-volt AC:
Push the "TEST" button. The "RESET" button
should pop out, indicating that the protected
circuit has been disconnected.
IF THE 'RESET' BUTTON DOES NOT POP
OUTWHENTHETEST BUTTON IS PUSHED,
A LOSS OF GROUND FAULT PROTECTION
IS INDICATED. DO NOT USE ANY ELEC-
TRICAL OUTLETS. HAVE THE MOTOR
HOME ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKED
AT AN AUTHORIZED FLEETWOOD SER-
VICE CENTER OR BY A QUALIFIED ELEC-
TRICIAN. DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM
UNTIL THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN
CORRECTED.
To restore power push the "RESET" button.
Your Owner's Information Package contains a card
that can be used to record test dates. Keep the card in
a conspicuous place and keep it up to date.
COACH FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The 120-volt circuit breakers and 12-volt fuses are
located in the same compartment. These devices inter-
rupt the power if the circuit is overloaded.
The 120-volt circuit breakers include a 30 amp main
breaker and several smaller breakers for individual
circuits. If a circuit breaker is tripped, look for an
overload on the circuit, then reset it by turning the
breaker OFF and then turning it ON. Do not try to reset
a breaker the second time without locating the overload
problem. The 12-volt fuses protect individual circuits. If
the circuit is overloaded, it will blow the fuse and the
fuse must be replaced. Check the circuit for an overload
and replace the fuse with the same type or amperage
rating.
WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL 12-VOLT FUSES OR 120-
VOLT BREAKERS WITH AMPERAGE RAT-
INGS GREATER THAN THAT SPECIFIED ON
THE DEVICE OR LABEL. DOING SO CON-
STITUTES A FIRE HAZARD.
GENERATOR
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Your motor home may be equipped with a gasoline or
LP gas-powered generator which will provide complete
electrical self-containment when regular public utility
AC power is unavailable. Controls are at the generator
and at a remote control panel located inside the motor
home.
With the generator operating and the power cord plugged
into the generator receptacle, power is available at all of
the 120-volt power outlets in the motor home, just as if
the cord were connected to an external source. The
generator is also connected to the power converter,
thus supplying 12-volt power as well.
Generator Fuel Supply
Fuel for the generator is taken from the main fuel tank
through a special feeder tube which is higher in the tank
than the feeder tube to the motor home engine. This
arrangement prevents the generator from running the
motor home fuel tank dry
NOTE: If your motor home is diesel-powered
and you have the optional LPG-powered gen-
erator, the generator has its own separate fuel
tank.
Generator Operation
NOTE: Referto the generator operating instruc-
tions provided in your Owner's Information
Package for information before starting the
generator. Do not start the generator unit with
a
heavy power load. Always wait at least three
milJutes after starting generator before turning
on (or plugging in) heavy electrical loads, such
as the roof air conditioner.
To start the generator, hold the switch in the START
position until the unit starts, then release the switch. If
the unit is slow to start, DO NOT hold the switch in the
START position for more than 10 seconds. Release the
switch, wait 15 seconds, then repeat. This will help
avoid overheating and damage to the generator start-
ing system. To stop the unit, hold the switch to the STOP
position until the engine stops. If you release the switch
too soon, the engine will continue to run.