Monaco Cayman 2005 Owner's Manual page 21

Current - Alternating (AC) - A current that varies periodically in magnitude and direction. A battery
does not deliver alternating current. Also referred to as shore power, utility power, inverter power,
generator power, etc.
Current - Direct (DC) - Power that is stored in a battery bank or supplied by photovoltaics, alternator,
chargers and DC generators. Direct current is also known as battery power.
Cut-In Pressure - The pressure level in the air system supply tank which triggers the compressor
load cycle. May apply to some water systems, such as water pump, accumulator tank, etc.
Cut-Out Pressure - The pressure level in the air system supply tank which triggers the compressor
unload cycle. May apply to some water systems, such as water pump, accumulator tank, etc.
Cycle - In a battery, one discharge plus one recharge equals one cycle.
Drain Trap - This is a curve that is in all drains. Water is trapped in the curve and this creates a barrier
so tank odors cannot escape through the drain.
Dry Camping - Camping in the motorhome when there is no city water hook-up or shore power. In
other words, using only the water and power that is in the motorhome and not from another source.
Drying Cycle - The time during which the air dryer cools, filters and removes moisture from the air
delivered by the air compressor. The drying cycle begins and ends the same as the compressor
load cycle.
Dump Station - A site where the waste (grey) and sewage (black) tanks can be drained. In most states it
is illegal to drain waste tanks anywhere other than at a dump station.
Dump Valve - Another name for the T-handle valve used to drain the sewage (black) and waste (grey)
tanks.
Escape (Egress) Window - The formal name for the emergency window located in the rear of the
motorhome. Egress windows can be easily identified by their red handles.
Full Hook-Up Site - A campground that has city water, shore power and sewer hook-ups or connections
available.
Grey Water - Term associated with the waste water holding tank. Water from the sink drains, the shower
and the washer-dryer (if equipped) go into this tank.
House Battery - Powers 12 Volt lights and accessories inside motorhome.
LED - (Light Emitting Diode) Indicator light.
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