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Electrical Systems
120-VOLT SYSTEM
This system provides grounded 120-volt AC
electrical service for appliances such as air con-
ditioners, TV, microwave ovens, etc. This system
includes:
• the generator
• the main electrical power cord ("shore
chord")
• charger and inverter
Your motor home is equipped with a heavy duty,
power cord. It is commonly called the "shore
cord." This cord is used to connect to external 120-
volt AC service. The cord and connector is molded
together to form a weatherproof cable assembly.
Do not cut or alter the cable in any way. Do not
remove the ground pin in the cable connector, or
defeat the ground circuit in the motor home.
To connect the power cord to external service,
turn off both the circuit breakers at the external
service and the motor home power distribution
panel,push the plug straight into the receptacle.
!
WARNING
Do not operate the 120-volt electrical system without
a proper ground. Electrocution or severe electrical
shock could result.
!
CAUTION
Switch off the 50 amp main breakers located in the
120-volt AC load center (breaker panel) before you
insert or remove the 50 amp power plug. Be sure to
insert or remove the plug straight into or out of the
receptacle. The neutral and both 120-volt volt pins
should make contact at the same time to avoid exces-
sive voltage on one leg of the circuit that could dam-
age 120-volt appliances.
Power Inverter
The inverter uses 12-volt DC power from the
coach batteries and transforms it into 60-cycle,
120-volt AC power to run some of the appli-
ances in the motor home.
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NOTE
The roof air conditioners cannot be operated on
power supplied by the inverter. The motor home must
be plugged into an external AC service or the gener-
ator must be operating to run the air conditioners.
Because the inverter uses 12-volt power,
extended use of any available appliance (TV,
microwave, etc.) can run the batteries down. A
low power indicator and automatic shut-down
system built into the inverter can help prevent
deep battery discharge. When the inverter shuts
down, the batteries will require recharging
through the converter when the motor home is
plugged into external AC service or when oper-
ating the generator. The batteries will also be
recharged by the chassis charging system while
on the road.
Power Converter
The converter will automatically supply 12-volt
DC power when your motor home is operating
on 120-volt from the generator or a public utility.
It also charges the coach and chassis batteries.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI)
Bathroom, galley, and patio 120-volt electrical
outlets are protected by a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI). This device is intended to
protect you against the hazards of electrical
shocks possible when using electrical appliances
in the bathroom or galley or in damp areas.
Should a circuit or appliance (electric shaver,
hair dryer, etc.) develop a potential shock hazard,
the GFCI device is designed to disconnect the
outlet (and other outlets on the same circuit),
limiting your exposure time.
NOTE
If an outlet doesn't work, check the GFCI. Reset it if
necessary. If the GFCI continues to trip, have the motor
home electrical system checked at an authorized
Fleetwood Service Center or by a qualified electrician.
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