Monaco DIPLOMAT 2004 Owner's Manual page 28

DIPLOMAT 2004
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Regeneration - The mild backflow of air through the air dryer and out the
purge valve that begins immediately after the purge and lasts normally
10 to 15 seconds. This backflow of air, from the air system and
through the air dryer, removes moisture from the desiccant cartridge
and prepares the air dryer for the next compressor load cycle.
Roadside - This refers to the side of the motorhome which faces the road
when it is parked. Often called the off-door side or the driver's side.
Shore Line - This is the electrical cord which runs from the motorhome to
the campground 120 Volt electrical supply.
Shore Line Plug - The 120 Volt outlet allows the motorhome to be hooked
up to a campground facility.
Stinger - An arm attachment on a tow truck that is used to lift motorhome
slightly so that it can be towed.
VIM - Vehicle Interface Module.
Volt - The unit of measure for electric potential.
Watt - The unit for measuring electrical power, i.e. the rate of doing work, in
moving electrons by or against an electric potential.
Wet Cell Battery - A type of battery that uses liquid as an electrolyte. This
type of battery requires periodic maintenance such as cleaning the
connections and checking the electrolyte level.
GENERAL INFORMATION