Fuses And Circuit Breakers - forest river Coachmen Clipper Owner's Manual

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Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Bulbs and Fuses
There is a fuse panel located at the converter. Be sure to
check for the cause of a blown fuse before replacing it.
Never replace a fuse with a fuse of a higher amperage.
NOTE:
If your camper is equipped with a shower, an additional
fuse is located at the fuse panel. There is also a fuse
located in the base of the toilet that can be accessed
when the black tank is removed from the cassette toilet.
W ARNING
Turn off all interior lights when closing the camper
for storage or towing. Heat from interior light
bulbs, when the camper is closed, is a fire hazard.
An electrical short along the line can cause a fuse to
blow. Locate the short and take the necessary steps to
repair it. If you cannot locate the problem, have a quali-
fied electrician locate it for you.
Exterior 12-volt electrical components such as the brake
and tail lights, are fused through the electrical system of
the tow vehicle. Check the tow vehicle's Owner's Manual
for the location of, and proper method of replacing,
12-volt fuses and components.
Tip:
1. Consider keeping a supply of replacement fuses
and bulbs handy. Remember that the replacement
fuse or bulb must be the same amperage rating,
type, or equivalent as the original.
2. Replacement fuses and bulbs are available at most
campground stores. They may also be available at
gas stations, hardware stores, or automotive supply
stores.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
The 120-volt patio outlet is equipped with a protective
circuit interrupter. The ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) is designed to break the flow of current to the
protected outlet when an imbalance of current is
detected. Imbalances include electrical leakage in an
appliance that has developed a weak spot in electrical
insulation.
The possibility of electrocution exists when using a faulty
appliance while at the same time being in contact with an
electrical ground such as water or the earth. If an imbal-
ance is detected, the GFCI will trip and shut off power to
the outlet. Even with GFCI protection, the electrical
shock will still be felt, but to a lesser degree. It also does
not protect against short circuits or system overloads.
The circuit breaker in the main panel, which supplies
power to the circuit, will trip if either of these conditions
exist. The GFCI receptacle should be tested initially
when the camper is purchased and every month
thereafter.
To test the circuit, use the following procedure:
• Be sure power to the circuit is
on.
• Push the test button.
• The reset button should pop
out.
• All power should be interrupted
to outlets protected by the
GFCI.
• Verify by plugging in a light at
these outlets and pushing in the
reset button.
• If the red reset button does not
pop out after pushing the test
button, or the GFCI circuit con-
tinues to trip, immediately turn
off the power at the circuit
breaker panel and have a quali-
fied electrician check it out.
NOTE:
The GFCI outlet is not a substitute for good electrical
safety. It does not protect against contact of the hot and
neutral wire at the same time. The GFCI does not protect
any circuit other than the one to which it is connected.
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