Outdoors RV Mountain Series Owner's Manual page 68

Electrical Systems
The 12-volt DC circuits are protected by an ATC Type 257 fuse. If you are experiencing continuously
blown fuses, do not attempt to 'fix' the problem by installing a larger amperage fuse. Continuously
blowing fuses indicates that there is a shorted or grounded hot wire or overloaded circuit and must be
immediately corrected. Keep a few spare fuses of each size in your RV toolbox for emergency only.
The 120-volt circuits are protected by a common type circuit breaker and can be replaced if one
becomes damaged or non-functioning. If you are experiencing continuously tripped breakers, do not
attempt to 'fix' the problem by installing a larger amperage breaker. Continuously tripping breakers
indicates that there is an over-loaded circuit, or shorted or grounded hot wire and must be immediately
corrected. Overloaded circuits can occur in the RV the same as at home whereas if you operate too many
high demand appliances on the same circuit at the same time you may overload it causing a breaker to
trip.
Please refer to the Operator Manual included in your owner information packet provided with your RV
for additional information.
AC Power Cord
Sometimes referred to as the 'shore power' cord, your RV is equipped with a heavy-duty detachable
power cord to connect to an external 30- or 50-amp (depending on model) rated AC power service. The
cord and plug are a molded, weatherproof assembly. The cord provides a correct ground connection to
the site service. Do not alter or cut the cord in any way. Do not remove the ground pin from the plug, or
defeat the grounding circuit in the RV. Never plug the AC power cord into an ungrounded receptacle.
Before connecting to the electrical supply, check its supply rating. Be sure it matches the rating label at
the AC power cord inlet on your RV unless you intend to use a power cord adapter.
The detachable power cord connects to the RV power inlet with a twist-lock connector and locking ring.
When connecting the cord to your RV, be sure to align the pins correctly before twisting the connector
in place. The locking ring provides additional strain relief and a weather resistant seal.
Making the Connection
1. Be sure the site power source breakers are OFF.
2. If the site power source breakers are not accessible, turn OFF the main breakers inside the
RV.
3. Insert the female plug end of the RV cord into the power inlet on your RV (usually
located on the drivers' side or at the rear). Hand tighten locking ring.
4. Insert the male cord end into the site power source receptacle. Push the plug straight into
the receptacle until it seats completely.
5. Turn ON site power source breakers.
6. Turn ON RV main breakers.
7. Reverse procedure for disconnecting power cord.
8. Stow power cord before leaving.
 Do not install fuses or circuit breakers with amperage ratings greater
than that specified on the device or circuit label. This could
potentially overheat the wiring and start a fire.
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