Electrical System; Power Converter - Glacier A612 Owner's Manual

recommended operation inflation pressure.
Move the vehicle at least every three months to
prevent ozone cracking in the tire bulge area as
well as "flat spotting" from prolonged strain of
sidewall and tread deflection. Make sure you
check the inflation and adjust to the
recommended operating pressure before
putting the vehicle back into service.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Your Glacier RV is equipped with two (2)
separate electrical systems that provide your
vehicle with power.
12-VOLT DC/110-VOLT AC
Like all vehicles, it has a 12-volt system that is
used for running the vehicle's equipment
designed for 12-volt operation as well as other
accessories. This is a direct current (DC) system
(12V).
Like your home, the vehicle has a 110-volt
alternation current (AC) system that requires an
external source of 110-volt electricity. A
shoreline connection (extension cord) or a
power generator or an inverter can provide this
power. In order to use your 12-volt electrical
system, your shoreline (power cord) should be
plugged into either a properly rated external
power source or the generator should be
running, or in some cases the inverter should be
turned on. TO CONSERVE BATTERY POWER,
USE OF THE SHORELINE IS RECOMMENDED
WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
Consult your generator's manufacturer's
owner's manual for further details on its use
and maintenance.
DO NOT USE A CHEATER PLUG TO HOOK UP
YOUR MOTOR HOME TO A 110-VOLT CIRCUIT.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH A
CURRENT RATING LESS THAN THE AMPERAGE
YOUR RV REQUIRES. EXTRA EXTENSION CORDS
REDUCE THE AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE BEING
SUPPLIED TO THE RV AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
TO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
30-AMP 110-VOLT SERVICE
Your Glacier RV comes with a 30-amp service.
30-amp service is 110-volt service limited to a
total of 30 amps of draw. A three pronged
power supply cord much like your clothes dryer
would have in your house identifies this type of
power supply. Each appliance in your vehicle is
capable of working by itself with this type of
service. However, you may not be able to
operate all your appliances at the same time
without causing a circuit breaker to blow.
A typical component in your vehicle such as a
TV or VCR will draw only about 1 amp. Other
items such as coffee makers and microwaves
will draw 10-15 amps when used. Roof air
conditioners usually draw the most, pulling up
to 15 amps when the compressor is running.
Using other items in your coach such as
converters, refrigerators, water heaters, etc.
may put your draw over the 30-amp mark
causing a circuit break.
30-amp service is the most common electrical
service in the RV industry and can be found at
most, if not all, RV campgrounds. This makes
30-amp service the most user friendly as far as
availability.
Listed are components that might be used in
Glacier vehicles and the maximum amperage
draw each one has:
•
Roof A/C unit – 15 amps
•
Electrical water heater – 12 amps
•
Microwave – 15 amps
•
TV – 1 amp
•
Refrigerator – 3.5 amps

POWER CONVERTER

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