Power Converter - Jayco REDHAWK 2023 Owner's Manual

Do not hook the power cord to any receptacle until you have verified
proper polarity and grounding.
DO NOT plug the shore power cord into a campsite receptacle(s):
That has reverse polarity
That has non-functioning ground circuits
That shows outward signs of heat damage.
Doing so may result in property damage or serious injury. Plugging the shore
power cord into an incorrectly wired power source could damage the recre-
ation vehicle electrical system and result in severe or fatal injury. Damage or
injury resulting from connection to malfunctioning or improperly wired power
sources is not covered by your recreation vehicle warranty.
DO NOT
Do not use any cheater plug, adapter or extension cord to reconfigure
incoming AC power or break the continuity of the circuit connected to
the grounding pin.
Do not connect the power cord into an outlet that is not grounded, or
adapt the power cord plug to connect it to a receptacle for which it is not
designed.
Do not remove the grounding pin to connect to a non-grounded recep-
tacle. Removal of the ground pin disables an important safety feature
designed to prevent shock and electrocution hazards.
Do not connect the power cord to an extension cord. Use of an improper
extension cord will cause overheating of the cord as well as potentially
causing premature failure of the AC equipment.
The power cord must be fully extended when in use and not left coiled
in the electrical compartment or on the ground. A power cord left coiled
may potentially create enough heat to melt its protective casing.
It is the responsibility of the owner of the electrical receptacle to ensure that
the receptacle is properly wired and grounded. Reverse polarity and/or im-
proper grounding of your RV can cause property damage or serious per-
sonal injury.
Maintenance
Inspect the power cord for cuts, cracks and worn insulation. Have the power cord replaced
immediately if these symptoms are noticed.

Power Converter

The power converter converts 120-volt AC power to useable 12-volt DC power when the
shore power cord is connected to an external power source.
The converter has a built-in protective thermal breaker that will shut it down should over-
heating occur. Overheating can be caused by operating the converter above its maximum
power output for an extended period of time, or by an obstruction to its ventilation air flow.
To reduce converter heat build keep unnecessary 12-volt lights and motors turned off. Keep
the converters cooling fins and fan clear of obstructions.
USE ONLY A DEEP CYCLE BATTERY FOR RV USE. Car batteries (CCA
rating) are not designed for RV applications.
Maintenance Record
Section 6: Electrical System
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