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SECTION 9
– Electrical Systems
The three-prong power cord is designed to
ground the electrical system through the
receptacle. It is also designed to carry the
amperage output of most campground outlets. If
the electrical receptacle to be used is designed to
mate with the three prongs on the power cord
plug, the electrical connection can be expected to
carry rated load. (See approximate power
consumption table on page 9-6.)
30 Amp Receptacle
9-2
WARNING
Do not plug the power cord into an outlet
which is not grounded, or adapt the plug
to connect to a receptacle for which it is
not designed.
Be sure that all three prongs of the supply
cord are properly plugged into the
receptacle.
Do not connect the power cord to an
extension cord.
Most campgrounds are equipped with a fuse
or circuit breaker at the receptacle. This protects
the park's wiring, as well as the power cord on
your vehicle, from electrical damage. If electrical
power fails, contact the park attendants and have
them check the fuse or breaker for your supply
receptacle.
After disconnecting the power cord, neatly
replace it in the storage compartment.
POWER CENTER
(Converter)
The power center changes 110-volt AC
current from the auxiliary generator or the
shoreline into 12-volt DC current for use by 12-
volt equipment in the motor home.
Certain circuits, however, remain unchanged
for use by items which require 110-volt current,
such as the air conditioner(s), the refrigerator in
AC mode, the microwave oven, etc.
Current drawn from the coach batteries passes
through the power center unchanged, although it
is routed through a series of protective fuses
located on the power panel.
The converter is located in a lower cabinet
face in the galley, living area, or beneath a bed.
The converter power panel contains the coach
electrical system 110-volt circuit breakers and
12-volt fuses.
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