Converter/Inverter - Tiffin Motorhomes 2015 Allegro Owner's Manual

button) to restore power to all the GDCI receptacles on this circuit.
These receptacles protect the user from ground faults between an electrically "hot" wire and ground.
The GFCI will not reduce the shock hazard if the short is between a neutral and "hot" wire, or two
"hot-load" wires. The GFCI should be tested at least once a month. The 120 VAC electrical system must
be "on" for the GFCI to be tested. To test the GFCI the reset button needs to be pushed in fully before
starting the test. Push the test button; this will cause the reset button to pop out which means that the
protected circuits have been disconnected. Push the reset button back in until a "click" is heard—this
will re-activate the protected circuit. If the GFCI is working properly, the reset button will remain in
the "in" position.

CONVERTER/INVERTER

A converter/inverter (figure 9-9) is provided as a stan-
dard feature on the Allegro. This converter/inverter pro-
vides these three basic functions:
1. Convert 120 VAC power into 12 VDC power when
120 VAC is available. The converter will create 12 VDC
to charge the house batteries when 120VAC power is
available from shoreline or the generator.
2. Invert 12 VDC power into 120 VAC power when 120
VAC is not available. The inverter can create 120 VAC to
power the entertainment system (e.g. TVs, Blu-ray play-
er) and optional residential refrigerator when 120 VAC
power is not available.
3. Transfer 120 VAC power to the inverter loads (e.g.
entertainment system, optional refrigerator) when 120
VAC power is available.
The converter/inverter will transfer or pass 120 VAC power to its loads when plugged into shoreline or
running the generator.
The converter/inverter is conveniently located in one of the compartments located beaneath the mo-
torhome. Do not store items around the inverter as these items could cause accidental electrical short
circuits or obstruct the cooling fan leading to overheating.
There is a three position selector switch on the converter/inverter labeled "AUTO/REMOTE", "DC
OFF", and "CHARGER ONLY. " This switch should be set to "AUTO/REMOTE" to allow the inverting
function to be enabled. The inverting function can then be enabled/disabled by the "12 VOLT" switch
located just inside the door. Inverting is enabled when this 12V disconnect switch is "ON" and disabled
when the switch is "OFF".
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Figure 9-9:
Converter/Inverter