Fleetwood Tioga Montara 1995 Manual page 31

Power Converter
The converter will automatically supply 12-volt power
when your motor home is operating on 120-volt power
from the generator or a public utility. It will also charge
the coach battery.
Power Inverter
(Optional on Some Models)
The power inverter is designed to provide power to a
120-volt TV and VCR. See "Entertainment Equip-
ment" section in the "APPLIANCES" chapter.
Ground Fault Interrupter
Bathroom, galley and patio 120-volt electrical outlets
are protected by a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI). This
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 out/et 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. '
WARNING
IF THE "RESET" BUTTON DOES NOT POP
OUTWHENTHETEST BUTTON IS PUSHED,
A LOSS OF GROUND FAULT PROTECTION
IS INDICATED. DO NOT USE ANY ELECTRI-
CAL OUTLETS. HAVE THE MOTOR HOME
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKED AT AN
AUTHORIZED FLEETWOOD SERVICE CEN-
TER OR BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
DO NOT USETHE SYSTEM UNTIL THE PROB-
LEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
To restore power push the "RESET" button.
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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 that circuit, then reset It by turning the
breaker OFF and then turning it ON. Do no) 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 and amperage rating.
WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL 12-VOLTFUSES 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
Your motor home may be equipped with a gasoline-
powered generator which will provide complete electri-
cal 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, 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
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. This
arrangement prevents the generator from running the
motor home fuel tank dry.