120-Volt Circuit Breakers; 30 Amp Power Cord; Maintenance And Replacement - Jayco 2012 Jay Feather Ultralite Owner's Manual

SECTION 5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – 30 AMP
The following electrical components will only
operate when your RV is connected to shore
power: 120 to 12-volt power converter, air
conditioner, 120-volt refrigerator, microwave
oven and appliances
convenience receptacles.
120- C
VOLT IRCUIT
The 120-volt AC circuit breakers located
inside the main load center protect all 120-volt
wiring and components in the RV from circuit
overloads and short circuits. Should a circuit
overload or short circuit occur the circuit
breaker protecting the affected circuit will "trip"
preventing the flow of electricity through that
circuit.
If a circuit breaker trips, shut "off" the
appliance on that circuit (i.e., power converter
etc.) and allow the circuit breaker to cool
down for a brief period of time. After the
cooling down period, reset the circuit breaker
by moving its lever "off" and then back to the
"on" position. If the circuit breaker re-trips or
frequently trips, contact your dealer to have
the electrical problem
repaired.
A circuit breaker
permanently attached to the inside surface of
the 120-volt load center.
Circuit breakers and fuses will not offer
complete protection of the electrical system
in the event of power surge or voltage
spike.

Maintenance and Replacement

At the beginning of camping season, inspect
the circuit breakers and replace as needed.
Test by turning each circuit breaker "off" and
back "on". Circuit breakers are wearable parts
and must be replaced as needed, as part of
your RV maintenance. If you have any
questions, consult your dealer.
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REAKERS
diagnosed and
identification label
Replacement circuit breakers must be of
the same voltage, amperage rating and
type. Never
replacement circuit breaker; doing so may
cause a fire by overheating the RV wiring.
Please contact
assistance when replacing circuit breakers.
See the Specification section of this manual
for additional circuit breaker assistance.
30 P
AMP OWER
The 30 amp power cord is also commonly
referred to as the "shore power cord." This
power cord is designed to ground the RV
electrical system through the external power
source receptacle. It is also designed to carry
the voltage and current output from 30 amp
campground power receptacles.
Occasionally the electrical service provided by
a campground may experience low or high
voltage (i.e., surges or spikes). Any prolonged
exposure will shorten the life of the electrical
system and appliances. Consult your dealer
for recommendations
is
protection.
Plugging the shoreline power cord into an
incorrectly wired
damage the RV electrical system and
result in severe or fatal injury.
The power cord must be fully extended
when in use and not left coiled in the
electrical compartment or on the ground. If
the power cord is left coiled, it may
potentially create enough heat to melt its
protective casing.
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