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SECTION 3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
serviceable parts in or on the converter. If the
converter box is opened, it will void the
converter warranty. If you have further
concerns contact your RV dealer.
GFCI R
ECEPTACLE
Grounding is your personal protection from
electrical shock. Each RV has at least one
ground
fault
current
receptacle outlet engineered into the 120-volt
AC electrical system. It may have additional
outlets wired through, and protected by, the
GFCI. Its function is to reduce possible injury
caused by electric shock. The GFCI will not
protect against short circuits or overloads.
Test all GFCI receptacles monthly
The 120-volt AC electrical system must be on
in order to test the GFCI.
1. Plug a 120-volt AC electrical device into
the GFCI receptacle outlet.
2. Push and release the RESET button (the
120-volt AC electrical device should
operate normally).
3. Push in the TEST button.
4. The RESET button should pop out
indicating the GFCI receptacle has been
"tripped" and the 120-volt AC electrical
device should cease to operate.
If the GFCI receptacle outlet was furnished
with an indicator light, it should be lit when
the GFCI is "tripped."
5. Push in the RESET button again and it
should hold. If the GFCI did not trip, do not
use the GFCI receptacle outlet or those
wired to it. Call your RV dealer for repair
assistance if it does not hold and pops
back out.
If an indicator light is furnished, it will be
OFF.
When the GFCI breaker is tripped, it has
interrupted ground fault current that could be
caused by faulty wire insulation, wet wiring
inside an appliance or equipment connected to
the circuit, etc. Any faulty equipment should be
repaired before your RV is used again.
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interrupter
(GFCI)
Although your RV's exterior power receptacle
(if so equipped) is not a GFCI receptacle
outlet, it is wired through and protected by the
interior GFCI.
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ALCULATING
LECTRICAL
When you purchase and use 120-volt
appliances, remember your RV is limited to a
maximum load of 50-amps. When camping
and traveling, remember that each appliance,
and 120-volt accessory places a load on your
RV's electrical system. You may periodically
trip a circuit breaker if the combined load of
these appliances and accessories exceeds
your 50-amp rating. You can determine the
amperage rating of an appliance by dividing
the watts it uses (usually found on a label or
plate affixed to the appliance) by your RV's
supply voltage.
For example: 1200-watts divided by
120-volts equals 10-amps.
G
P
ENERATOR
REP
Generator prep with gas tank is standard
(factory-installed). It includes the components
required to install and use a generator, except
for the aftermarket generator (customer
supplied) itself. The components are:
Factory-installed generator fuel tank
All necessary electrical wiring
Carbon monoxide detector
RV generators are built in compliance with
specific codes and standards. Your RV is not
designed to use generators other than those
built specifically for recreational vehicles.
When you are ready to purchase this
aftermarket generator, consult your RV dealer
for purchasing and installation assistance.
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The optional factory-installed generator will
produce 120-volt AC power for use when
camping in areas where shore power is
unavailable.
120-volt
generator is output to the AC distribution
center by way of a factory-installed automatic
transfer switch. In the default mode, the
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