Inverter/Converter; Battery Disconnect - Monaco DIPLOMAT 2004 Owner's Manual

DIPLOMAT 2004

Inverter/Converter

BATTERY
DISCONNECT -
HOUSE
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The inverter/converter can be used for silent AC power if shore power is
not available, and using the generator is not going to be selected as a
secondary power source. This device has limited AC power output, measured
in watts. It operates only selected appliances and outlets. The
inverter/converter is two components in one. First is as an auxiliary 120 Volt
AC power source that uses 12 Volt DC house battery power to invert to 120
Volts AC. The second function of the inverter/converter is to use 120 Volts
AC power, supplied from either shore power or the generator, and convert it
to 12 Volts DC power to recharge the batteries. When dry camping, the
inverter may be used to supply power to selected outlets.
The main battery disconnects are located in the rear curbside battery
compartment. In the compartment are a pair of battery disconnects: One for
the chassis batteries and the other for the house batteries. Turn off the
batteries any time the motorhome is going to be stored and not in use. If
possible, leave the motorhome plugged into an AC source with the battery
disconnects on. This will help prevent the batteries from going dead. Use of
the battery cut-off switch at the entry door will not turn off all DC electrical
items. There are small "parasitic" loads that are present on both the house
and chassis batteries. Some are federal mandate items, such as the LP
detector. If the motorhome will not be used, or will be stored for more then
48 hours, it is recommended to turn the batteries off.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - HOUSE
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