Powering The Equipment; Generator Fuel - Holiday Navigator 2003 Owner's Manual

Electrical Systems - House
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Powering the
Equipment

Generator Fuel

AVERAGE FUEL
CONSUMPTION
No Load
Half Load
Full Load
* 4.5 lbs. = one liquid gallon of LP-Gas.
8 • 2 8 6
The AC output of the generator powers the motorhomes air conditioners, the
AC inverter/converter charger, all appliances and items plugged into the electrical
outlets of the motorhome. The number of electrical appliances that can be operated
at any given time depends upon how much power is available from the generator.
If the generator is "overloaded" or a short circuit causes "over current," either
the generator will shut down or the circuit breaker will trip. If power consumption,
in total, exceeds the generator power output, compensation for temperature and
elevation may be necessary. Operate some appliances in sequence rather than
all at the same time.
NOTE: The generator may shut down when it is loaded nearly
to full power and an air conditioner (or other large motor load)
cycles on. For a brief moment during start up an electric motor can
draw up to three times the rated power. For this reason it may be
necessary to operate some appliances in sequence when air condi-
tioners or other large motor loads are on.
It is important to remember that air density decreases as altitude increases,
causing the generator engine power to decrease. Power decreases at approximately
3% of the rated power each 1,000 feet (305M) of increase in elevation above
sea level. It may be necessary to operate fewer appliances at the same time
when the camping location is at a higher elevation. For example: 7500 watt
generator at 5,000 ft. = 6375 watts net. Temperature also affects maximum output
power. For example: at 120º a 7500 watt generator produces 6000 watts net.
REFERENCE: The diesel generator may shut down for other reasons
beside "overloads." A blink code may appear on the control switch.
Refer to the manufacturer's manual to obtain an explanation of the
codes.
When refueling there is always a possibility the fuel may be contaminated.
Contamination of fuel affects the performance of the generator. Diesel fuel may
contain water or a microbe growth (black slime). Propane, due to the refining
process, may contain lightweight oil. Any contamination of fuel greatly reduces
the total output of the generator and may cause erratic AC output.
DIESEL 10,000 WATTS
(gal./hr.)
.11
.62
1.10
N A V I G A T O R 2 0 0 3
NOTE: The motorhome
manufacturer does not
cover damage to the
generator caused by fuel
contamination, or to
appliances due to erratic
AC Voltage.