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WARNING
PLUG INTO 50-AMP SERVICE ONLY.
Do not hook up the 50-amp external
power cord to any receptacle until you
have contacted the campground owner
and/or attendant of the premises to
verify proper polarity and grounding.
Polarity indicators can be purchased in
most electrical and hardware stores.
Do not use any cheater plug, adapter or
extension cord to reduce incoming AC
power or break the continuity of the
circuit connected to the grounding pin.
Do not connect the power cord into an
outlet that is not grounded, or adapt the
50-amp power cord plug to connect it to
a receptacle for which it is not
designed.
Do not remove the grounding pin to
connect to a non-grounded receptacle.
Removal of the ground pin disables an
important safety feature designed to
prevent
shock
hazards.
Do not connect the power cord to an
extension cord. Use of an improper
extension cord will cause overheating
of the cord as well as potentially
causing premature failure of the AC
equipment.
It is the responsibility of the owner of the
electrical receptacle to ensure that the
receptacle is properly wired and grounded.
Reverse
polarity
grounding of your RV can cause personal
injury or death.
WARNING
The power cord must be fully extended
when in use and not left coiled in the
electrical compartment or on the ground. If
the power cord is left coiled, it may
potentially create enough heat to melt its
protective casing.
and
electrocution
and/or
improper
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Maintenance
Inspect the power cord for cuts, cracks and
worn insulation. Have the cord replaced
immediately if these symptoms are noticed.
C
ONVERTER
The converter converts 120-volt AC power to
useable 12-volt DC power when the power
cord is connected to an external power source.
The converter also functions as a limited
battery charger when power to run 120-volt
lights and accessories is below the converter
maximum output rating. The converter will
automatically sense the condition of the
auxiliary battery and, if it is below "full charge,"
will begin charging. The rate of charge will
decrease as the auxiliary battery reaches "full
charge," and the converter will remain "trickle"
charging at a very low amperage rating.
If your auxiliary battery does not charge as
described above, it is possible it has been fully
discharged or is defective. If it is determined to
be defective, contact the battery manufacturer
for further instructions.
Thermal overload protection
The converter has a built-in protective thermal
breaker that will shut down the converter if it
becomes overheated. Overheating can be
caused by operating the converter above its
maximum limit for an extended period of time
or by an obstruction to its ventilation. The
thermal breaker will reset itself after a cool
down period and converter operation will
resume. If the converter thermal breaker trips
again shortly after an auto reset, take
immediate steps to correct the cause of
overheating. A portion of the RV 12-volt load
(lights or motors or both), should be turned
OFF to reduce the total load. Remove any
obstructions to the converter cooling fins or
fan.
Inspection and maintenance
Read the OEM operator's manual. If the
converter is not working or the battery is not
charging, check the two reverse polarity fuses
located on the converter body. Other than
these two fuses, there are no customer
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