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SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – 50 AMP
caused by electric shock. The GFCI will not
protect against short circuits or overloads.
Test all GFCI receptacles monthly
The 120-volt AC electrical system must be on
in order to test the GFCI.
1. Plug a 120-volt AC electrical device into
the GFCI receptacle outlet.
2. Push and release the RESET button (the
120-volt AC electrical device should
operate normally).
3. Push in the TEST button.
4. The RESET button should pop out
indicating the GFCI receptacle has been
"tripped" and the 120-volt AC electrical
device should cease to operate.
5. Push in the RESET button again and it
should hold. If the GFCI did not trip, do not
use the GFCI receptacle outlet or those
wired to it. Call your dealer for repair
assistance if it does not hold and pops
back out. Any faulty equipment must be
repaired before your park trailer is used
again.
Although your park trailer's exterior power
receptacle (if so equipped) is not a GFCI
receptacle outlet, it is wired through and
protected by the interior GFCI.
C
E
ALCULATING
LECTRICAL
When
you
purchase
appliances, remember your park trailer is
limited to a maximum load of 50 amps. When
camping
and
traveling,
appliance and 120-volt accessory places a
load on the park trailer electrical system. You
may periodically trip a circuit breaker if the
combined load of these appliances and
accessories exceeds your 50 amp rating.
You can determine the amperage rating of an
appliance by dividing the watts used (usually
found on a label or plate affixed to the
appliance) by your park trailer's supply
voltage.
For example: 1200-watts divided by
120-volts AC equals 10-amps.
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L
OAD
and
use
120-volt
remember
each
12-
DC S
VOLT
YSTEM
The majority of your park trailer lighting is
powered by 12-volt electricity. The 12-volt DC
system is composed of components that will
operate when the following conditions are
met:
□ Power is supplied by the tow vehicle
alternator when the engine is running and
the 7-way trailer plug is connected. This
powers the park trailer's running lights,
brake lights, turn signals and brakes.
In addition, the 7-way trailer plug provides
a common ground and a 12-volt charge
line to charge the auxiliary battery.
□ The converter will supply interior 12-volt
DC power when the power cord is plugged
into campground power. The converter will
also charge the auxiliary battery in most
situations.
□ The auxiliary battery powers many interior
12-volt components including the lighting
fixtures, water pump, 12-volt motors, 12-
volt appliances, etc. It also powers the
breakaway switch.
A
B
UXILIARY
ATTERY
(C
S
USTOMER
UPPLIED
Your park trailer has many 12-volt DC loads.
When combined, their total is more than the
converter can produce. High demands for 12-
volt power can be met by an auxiliary battery
for limited periods of time. The 12-volt DC
electrical system is designed for usage with a
Group 27, deep cycle battery. (Before
purchasing, measure your battery tray to
determine which size battery will fit.)
Dry camping
Consider the charge condition of the auxiliary
battery when dry camping. If the auxiliary
battery is not being recharged and power is
being drawn from it, it will eventually
discharge. A battery will discharge at a faster
rate as its energy level becomes depleted. It
is recommended you plan your electrical
usage accordingly. For accuracy, test the
auxiliary battery voltage using a volt-ohm
meter (customer supplied).
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