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L I M I T E D E D I T I O N
Green = PMS 376C
Blue = PMS 540C
Gold - PMS 1235C
Overall Size = 10" x 2.375"
Round Corner = 1/16"
Power Center (Converter, 12 Volt/110 Volt
Distribution)
The Parallax 5300 Power Converter is located in the
galley below the pantry and is accessed by removing
the decorative door
Manufacturer: Connecticut Electric Power
1819 W 38th St
Anderson, IN 46013
Phone: (800) 443 4859
Fax: (765) 608 5235
Parallax 5300
The converter/charging system is the interior low
voltage electrical system that enables you to use the
interior lights, fans, pumps, and 12-volt appliances,
whether operating on self-contained battery power or
120-volt city power The 12-volt light bulbs give off the
same light as regular household bulbs, so that when
operating on self-contained battery power, everything
works normally except the 110-volt convenience
outlets and 110-volt appliances The converter system
is designed to maintain constant output voltages
regardless of the variances that occur in city power
systems
12-Volt Power Circuits
The current in the converter system is 12 volts direct
current (12 VDC) negative grounded Power sources
that supply 12 VDC current to the system are as
follows:
• Main charge line from tow vehicle
• Trailer batteries
• Converter
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The power sources listed above are all electrically
connected to the 12-volt distribution fuse panel that
distributes current to interior branch circuits The
circuits provide power to operate all 12-volt DC lights,
pumps, motors, and appliances
The Parallax power converter is a solid-state electronic
power supply and is maintenance-free It is so self-
sufficient and quiet that you will probably not know it
is working except for the fact that your batteries are
always charged, and your 12-volt lights and appliances
always work
If any 12-volt appliance fails to operate, first check
your 12-volt distribution fuse block, located behind the
decorative front door, and inspect all fuses If a fuse
is opened or blown, replace it with the same size fuse
(never install a larger fuse) If the fuse opens again,
have an electrician or certified RV technician locate the
circuit trouble Replace blown fuses only with the same
type and amperage size previously used
If the Parallax power converter is not working, first
confirm the RV supply or shoreline cord is plugged in
to a live circuit Then check all the 120-volt breakers
in your RV distribution panel to make sure they are
on If the breaker is tripped, follow the instructions to
reset the breakers If the breaker trips again, consult an
electrician or certified RV technician.
Converter Operation
The Parallax electronic power converter is designed
to supply the nominal 12-volt-filtered DC power
for all 12-volt-operated devices encountered in RV
service Although the converter is an excellent battery
charger, the converter does not require a battery to be
connected to it for proper operation
NOTE
When installing a battery(ies), always observe
polarity. Connecting a battery in reverse polarity
will blow the power converter main fuses located
on the 12-volt DC distribution fuse block.
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