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110 VOLT POWER
The Airstream motorhome can use two different sources of 110 volt power.
One
is
obtained
by
plugging the
power
cord
into
a receptacle at the
campsite.
The other is by starting the generator.
Plugging into an outside
source is preferable.
The generator is normally for use when other sources
aren't available.
The power cord supplied with your motorhome is rated at 30 amps and
should be used whenever possible.
Store the cord in whichever compartment
is most convenient for you.
The power cord receptacle is located on the roadside rear corner of your
motorhome.
As you compare the cord plug to the receptacle you will see
there is only one possible way for it to mate.
Once mated you are
prepared to plug into city power.
Three Pronged Plug
When the three pronged plug can be used there will be no problem with
proper polarity or grounding.
In some older parks and other locations where
three pronged outlets are not available, certain precautions to insure proper
grounding and polarity must be taken.
1.
Attach the three pronged plug to a two prong adapter.
The third
conductor line of this adapter has a short wire lead which must be
grounded.
2.
For proper grounding connect the ground lead to a grounded outlet box
or to a cold water pipe.
When no water pipe is available, drive a
metal rod two feet into the ground and attach the ground lug to it,
thus providing the unit with proper grounding.
When your
is running,
degree
of
appliances,
making an
hooked up
motorhome is hooked up to 100 volt city power, or the generator
the converter system charges the coach battery.
The speed ana
charge
depends
on
how
much power
is
used
for lights
and
as only the surplus goes to charging the batteries.
If you are
extended stay you should (if it is available) keep your motorhome
to 110 volt city power.
Generator Operation
To operate the generator simply start the generator at the control panel or
dash switch.
After the generator has run a couple of minutes an automatic
relay will close and current from the generator will be supplied to the 120
volt circuit breakers.
This is indicated by the AC power light on the
control panel starting to glow.
Operating the generator for about one hour
each day will normally keep the battery charged.
A separate operating manual has been provided that covers the generator
operation in more detail.
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