Generator Exercise; Converter - 60 Amp - Monaco Cayman 2005 Owner's Manual

Generator Exercise

If use of the generator is infrequent, "exercise" the generator once a month by operating it at
approximately half the maximum rated output for two hours. This "exercise" will help promote better
starting, more reliable operation and longer engine life. This procedure drives off moisture, lubricates
the internal engine parts, replaces the old stale fuel with a fresh supply, and also promotes removing
oxides from the electrical switches and contacts.
NOTE:
Avoid short run periods of the generator. Run the generator set under a load for a
minimum of one-half hour.

CONVERTER - 60 AMP

Tests can be performed to ensure the power
converter is functioning properly.
• Units with converters require only two
house batteries.
• Output on terminals should read 13.6
Volts DC +/- .3 Volts.
• Inspect the fuses to ensure they are not
blown.
• The power requirement for the converter
is 120 Volts AC.
• Good air flow required. Do not store any-
thing on converter.
If converter output is correct, but the bat-
tery is not charging, there may be a problem
with an open wire between the converter and
battery.
If the fuses are blown, the battery was connected in reverse. It only takes one second of reverse
connection to blow the fuse.
If the power requirement for the converter is met, the fuses are good, and there is no output from
the converter, the converter is bad and will need to be replaced.
NOTE:
Do not store objects close to the converter. This may disrupt the air flow to and from
the converter, possibly causing damage due to overheating.
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