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SECTION 6 –
ELECTRICAL
NOTICE
Do not store items too closely around the
inverter unit in the storage compartment.
The inverter generates heat while
operating and needs unrestricted airflow
for proper cooling. Damage to the inverter
can result.
The inverter converts 12-volt DC current from
the house batteries into 120-volt AC current for
use by 120-volt AC equipment in the motor
home.
Charging Section
While connected to 120-volt external power,
the inverter/charger will recharge the house
batteries using a 3-stage battery charger. It will
also supply 12-volt DC current for use by 12-volt
equipment in the motor home.
If the house batteries have been significantly
discharged, they will accept charge at a relatively
high amperage rate. If they are only slightly
discharged, they will charge at a lower amperage
rate. The rate of charge will decrease as the
batteries reach full charge, then will continue
"trickle" charging at a very low amperage rate.
The inverter/charger features a Battery
™
Saver
Mode, which is designed to keep
batteries fully charged over long periods of time
(such as during storage) without drying them out.
See the inverter/charger information included in
your InfoCase for more information on this
feature.
If the batteries do not charge as described
above, it is possible the batteries are defective. If
the batteries are extremely discharged, the
charger may not be able to recharge the batteries.
NOTE: We do not recommend leaving the
shoreline plugged in continuously during
storage periods because the batteries
can lose electrolytic fluids and become
damaged from continuous charging
without periodic use. We recommend
following regular battery inspection and
6-4
maintenance, especially in cold weather.
See "Battery Care" at the end of this
section for additional information.
Inverter/Charger Control Panel
The inverter/charger has a wall-mounted
control panel that can be programmed for several
charging options. It will also display warnings for
overload conditions or other operating failure
conditions.
The inverter/charger control panel is located
near the monitor panel.
When the inverter is not being used, it should
be shut off at the control panel. The inverter
could drain the house batteries if the shoreline is
not connected to external power and the House/
Coach Battery Disconnect switch is on.
NOTE: Your coach may be equipped with a
residential-style refrigerator, which will
only operate on 120-volt AC. The
residential refrigerator requires either
the shoreline to be plugged in, the
generator running, or inverter power.
When the residential refrigerator is
operating from inverter power, special
care should be taken to ensure adequate
power is available from the house
batteries and condition of the batteries
should be monitored periodically. The
inverter is not intended to power devices
for long periods of time.
Further Information
See the inverter/charger manufacturer's user
guide provided in your InfoCase for complete
instructions and charging setup directions.
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