12 Volt System; 12 Volt Fuses; Auxiliary 12 Volt Battery; Auxiliary Generator Power Plant - Fleetwood 1974 Southwind Owner's Manual

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CAUTION: Using your power cord with power
supplies which have less than 30 amps capacity, or
using the plug with receptacles for which it was not
designed, may damage your appliances and can void
your warranty.
12 VOLT SYSTEM
When the power supply cord is not connected to a
115 volt ground source (tlr to the generator power
plant receptacle) power for lights and appliances is
automatically provided from your vehicle battery or
from an auxiliary battery (if installed).
12 VOLT FUSES
The fuses for the 12 volt electrical system in the
living area (except for the 12 volt chassis circuit
fuses) are located under the dinette seat in the left
(rear) corner, inside the home. Refer to Illustration B.
Certain models using the optional 12 volt refrigerator
may also have a fuse in the line supplying power to the
appliance. Fuses for the motor home chassis circuit
are located on a panel under the dash behind the
steering column. See your Chassis Operator's manual
for further information. Optional equipment may have
additional fuses installed; refer to the equipment
instructions for information.
AUXILIARY 12 VOLT BATTERY (Optional)
The motor home may have an auxiliary 12 volt
battery. It will be installed in the I,ocation shown in
Illustration 1 or in the compartment with the optional
auxiliary generator power plant. The auxiliary battery
is the primary source for normal living ania power
needs. Sensing and switching circuits permit the
vehicle generator to charge both batteries as required
and prevent the living area 12 volt requirements from
depleating the vehicle battery. I f the main vehicle
battery becomes discharged, the auxiliary battery may
be used to start the vehicle using the Emergency
Start circuit (optional) or with the use of jumper
cables avai lable at most automotive or hardware stores.
NOTE: All sound system accessories draw from the
vehicle battery.
AUXILIARY GENERATOR POWER PLANT
(Optional)
The engine·driven 115 volt generator pOlNer plant
(if installed) is located in a special compartment
(refer to Illustration 11. This generator option has
a self·starting system which includes the auxiliary
battery. Controls are at the generator location and at
a remote control panel located inside the' home.
Refer to Illustration 9 for the generator power system
and typical auxiliary control panel.
The 115 volt output of the generator is provided
directly to a receptacle which is located inside the
power cord storage compartment for models with the
generator power plant option. With the generator
power plant operating and the power cord plugged
into this receptacle, power is conducted through
the circuit breaker panel to supply all of the 115
volt power requirements of the motor home, just as
if the cord were connected to a ground power source.
Gasoline 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 is to prevent immobilizing the
home by accidentally permitting the generator to
run the fuel tank dry.
NOTE: Refer to generator power plant manufacturer's
instructions (provided) for service information before
starting the generator. Do not start uriit with a heavy
power load. Always start the generator, wait at least
three minutes, then turn on (or plug in) heavy
electrical loads. (Example: When optional roof air
conditioner is installed.)
To start the generator, hold the switch in the START
position until the unit starts, then release the switch.
If 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 the generator start-
ing motor and may prevent damage to the starting
system. If' this system fails to start, the generator
manual starting instructions are indicated in the
General Power Plant Manufacturer's Instructions.
To stop the unit, hold switch to the STOP PQsition
until the engine stops operating.
Aclock/meter is in the control panel located inside
the motor home. This meter indicates the hours of
running time on the generator. Operating-hours
information is important in scheduling proper service
maintenance for the generator.
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