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YOUR ELECTRIC CORD IS EQUIPPED
WITH A THREE·PRONG PLUG TO EN·
SURE THAT THE COACH IS GROUNDED
WHEN CONNECTED TO AN OUTSIDE
POWER SOURCE. IF IT IS NECESSARY
TO USE AN ADAPTER TO MATCH A TWO·
PRONG RECEPTACLE, BE SURE THAT
THE GREEN PIGTAIL LEAD IS CON:
NECTED TO A METALLIC PART OF THE
ELECTRICAL
Your motor home has two electrical systems. One provides
115-volt power to operate all 115-volt living area appliances.
This system is used when power is available from a·' public
utility or from an on-lloard generator power plant. The
second system uses on-lloard batteries to provide power for
all 12-volt lighting, appliances, and accessories as well as
normal vehicle needs.
115-VOL T SYSTEM POWER CORD
A 25-foot (8.2m) heavy·duty, power cord is provided in a
special storage compartment. This cord is pulled out and
connected to any adequate 115-volt power source to activate
all power circuits. The connector is rated for 3D-amp capacit'
'-Ose this power plug only with the proper mating connector
and only with facilities having a 3D-amp capacity. Such
facilities are available in most parks and campsites.
Ground Fault Interrupter
The bathroom and patio outlets are protected by a Ground
Fault Interrupter breaker circuit (GFI). This device is provid
in compliance with ANSI/NFPA 50le requirements, and is
intended to protect you against electrical shock possible whe
using electrical appliances in the bathroom or damp areas.
Should the appliance (electric shaver, hair dryer, etc.)
develop a potential shock hazard, or if the electrical
grounding circuit in the motor home or at any RV campsite
.isfaulty; the GFI device will disconnect the outlet, protect-
ing you from injurious shock.
. NOTE: If the patio outlet doesn't work check the GFI.
Reset it if necessary. If the GFI continues to trip, have the
electrical system checked by a qualified electrician.
Your Owner's Packet contains instructional material about
the GFI that should be carefully read and understood. Test
procedures are outlined there that should
be
carefully follol!
and documented.
12-VOL T SYSTEM
I
When the power supply cord is not connected to a 115-volt
power source (or to the generator power plant receptacle)
power for lights and most appliances is automatically provid
from your auxiliary battery.
115-VOL T AC TO 12-VOL T DC CONVERTER
A voltage converter is installed in your electrical system to
supply a 12-volt system requirements when the motor home
is operating on 115-volt AGJlP.wer. It is centrally located.
When 115-volts are supplied from either an external power
supply or the optional auxiliary power plant, the
converter will switch the load from the batteries to the
converter.
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