Generator (If Equipped); Generator Operating Safety Precautions - Fleetwood 2014 Terra Storm Owner's Manual

fault protection is indicated. Do not use
any electrical outlets. Have the motor home
system checked at an authorized Fleetwood
Dealer or by a qualified electrician. Do not
use the system until the problem has been
corrected.
4. To restore power push the RESET button.
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WARNING
Do not install 12-volt fuses or 120-volt breakers with
amperage ratings greater than that specified on the
device or label. Doing so constitutes a fire hazard.
Generator
Your motor home may be equipped with a gaso-
line or Propane-powered generator which will
provide complete electrical self-containment
when regular public utility AC power is unavail-
able. Controls are at the generator and at a
remote panel located in the living area of the
motor home.
When the generator is operating, and the power
cord is 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 gen-
erator is also connected to the power converter,
thus supplying 12-volt power as well.
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WARNING
Do not under any circumstances operate the genera-
tor while sleeping. You would not be able to monitor
outside conditions to assure that generator exhaust
does not enter the interior, and you would not be alert
to exhaust odors or symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Generator Operating Safety
Precautions
Read and understand the generator operating,
maintenance and safety instructions furnished in
your Owner's Information Package.
Electrical Systems
• Do not smoke or use an open flame near
the generator unit or fuel tank.
• Do not use generator ventilation air for
heating any space.
• Check engine fuel lines. Fuel leakage in or
around the compartment is an extreme fire
hazard. Do not use the generator until fuel
leaks are repaired.
• Check to be sure the generator exhaust pipe
is located to discharge exhaust gases away
from the RV.
• During stops while traveling, inspect the
exhaust systems for road damage. Do not
operate an engine with a damaged exhaust
system.
• Be aware of exhaust gas (carbon mon-
oxide) poisoning symptoms . Refer to the
section on Carbon Monoxide Safety Pre-
cautions in the On The Road chapter.
• Check the generator exhaust system after
every usage and whenever the system may
have been damaged, and repair any leaks or
obstructions before further operation.
• Check the exhaust systems(s) during routine
maintenance, and repair any leaks, damage,
or obstructions before further operations.
• Dis connect the battery(ies) before perform-
ing any maintenance on the generator. Allow
the generator to cool before performing any
maintenance .
• Do not use the generator as an emergency
power source to a general residential or
industrial utility line. This is illegal and
may cause shock or electrocution to power
line utility personnel attempting to repair
power lines.
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WARNING
Do not place flammable material or store any other
materials in the generator compartment.
!
WARNING
Do not operate the generator when parked in or near
high grass or brush. Exhaust component heat may
cause a fire.
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