VANLEIGH PINECREST Owner's Manual page 88

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tripped. This will interrupt 120-volt power.
• Push in the RESET button. This should restore 120-volt power.
Contact your dealer for assistance, if the RESET button does NOT restore 120-volt power or trips repeatedly.
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Many of your RV components including the light fixtures, water pump, motors and appliances run on
12-volt electricity.
The Converter supplies 12-volt power when your RV is connected to external power. The converter will also
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charge the Auxiliary Battery in most situations.
• The Auxiliary Battery supplies 12-volt power when your RV is NOT connected to external power.
• The Tow Vehicle Alternator supplies 12-volt power when the 7-Way Wire Harness is connected, and the tow
vehicle engine is running.
This runs the components needed for travel including, the brake lights, turn signals, brakes, running lights and the
breakaway switch. In addition, the 7-Way Wire Harness provides a common ground and a charge line to your
auxiliary battery.
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Your RV may include a 12-volt DC outlet (not applicable on all models). ONLY use this outlet for an appliance that
runs on 12-volt DC power and consumes less than 60 watts (5 amps).
• To prevent a short circuit, keep the 12-volt DC outlet free of any (metallic) foreign material.
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The label inside the 12-volt fuse panel indicates the fuse sizes, positions and components powered. Annually, at the
beginning of the camping season, inspect each 12-volt fuse and replace as needed.
Replacing a fuse
Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical component(s) protected by it.
1. Disconnect the shore power cord.
2. Disconnect the RV auxiliary battery main negative battery cable.
3. Remove the fuse panel cover to check fuses.
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