Solar Panel Prep; 12 Volt Dc System; General Information - NewMar Essex Diesel Pusher 2006 Manual

IMPORTANT
For detailed instructions on programming the AGS system, please refer to the
"ME AGS Auto Gen Start Network System with Inverter and Remote for Coach
Generators" manual that was provided in your Literature Bag.

Solar Panel Prep

Your unit has been pre-wired for installation of solar panels on the roof.
To access them, find the metal plate located on the roof labeled "Solar Panel"
or Solar Prep". Remove the cover to expose the red and white wires.
The two wires are routed from the junction box on the roof to the basement
of your unit, terminating in the compartment where the shore power cord is
stored.

12 VOLT DC SYSTEM

General Information

There are two separate 12 volt DC electrical systems on your Essex; one for
the "chassis" portion, and the other for the "house" portion.
The "chassis" electrical system uses DC voltage to operate chassis related
electrical accessories and lights, such as the headlamps, dash instrumentation,
engine starting and management circuitry, and so on. This system includes a
set of chassis batteries, and is charged in transit by the alternator. The chassis
batteries have a disconnect switch located in the rear engine compartment.
The "house" electrical system uses DC voltage to operate all the house related
DC lights and accessories, such as the interior lighting, ceiling vents and fans,
slide outs, the water pump, and so on. The house electrical system also
supplies the power (through the house batteries) for the inverter to operate.
When 110 AC current is present, the inverter has a charge circuit that engages
to charge the house batteries.
Though separate in operation, the two DC electrical systems are tied together
through a battery isolator circuit. This circuitry is designed to keep the systems
separated under most operating circumstances, but still allows them to be tied
together under certain conditions. This is accomplished through a component
called the Bi-Directional Isolator Relay Delay (BIRD). This component allows
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