Powering The Equipment; Generator Fuel; Resetting The Circuit Breaker; Generator Exercise - Holiday Rambler Imperial 2008 Owner's Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - HOUSE — 8

Powering the Equipment

The AC output of the generator powers
the motorhome air conditioners, the Inverter
and all appliances and items plugged into the
electrical outlets of the motorhome. The number
of electrical appliances that can be operated
at any given time depends upon how much
power is available from the generator. If the
generator is overloaded or a short circuit causes
over current, either the generator will shut
down or the circuit breaker will trip. If power
consumption, in total, exceeds the generator
power output, compensation for temperature and
elevation may be necessary. Operate appliances
in sequence, rather than all at the same time.
NOTE:
The generator may shut down when
loaded nearly to full power and an air
conditioner (or other large motor load)
cycles on. Briefly during start up an
electric motor can draw up to three
times its rated power. For this reason it
may be necessary to operate appliances
in sequence when air conditioners or
other large motor loads are on.
Compensation for temperature and elevation
may also be necessary. The generator's maximum
output is rated at 500 ft. above sea level. Beyond
this point, the generator will lose approximately
3.5% of its rated power for every 1000 ft. gained
in elevation. High and low temperatures can also
affect generator output. Power decreases 1% for
every 10° F. above 85° F. Counteract these effects
by operating appliances in sequence rather than at
the same time.
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INFORMATION:
The generator may shut down for
reasons other than an overload. If a blink
code appears on the control switch, refer
to the manufacturer's manual to obtain
an explanation for the code.

Generator Fuel

There is always a possibility fuel may be
contaminated. Diesel fuel may contain water
or a microbe growth (black slime). Any
contamination of fuel will greatly reduce the
total output of the generator and may cause
erratic AC output.
NOTE:
The motorhome manufacturer does not
cover damage to the generator caused
by fuel contamination, or to appliances
due to erratic AC voltage.
Average Fuel Diesel 10,000
Consumption Watts (gal./hrs.)
No Load .1
Half Load .43
Full Load 1.01

Resetting the Circuit Breaker

If a circuit breaker trips in the main AC
breaker panel, or on the generator control panel,
there may be a short circuit or too much load.
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NOTE:
The generator will continue to run after
a circuit breaker trips.
If a circuit breaker
trips, disconnect or turn
off as many loads as
possible. To reset the
circuit breaker, switch
the circuit breaker to
Breaker on Generator
OFF, then back to ON
Control Panel
to reconnect the circuit.
If the circuit breaker immediately trips, the
electrical distribution system has a short or
the circuit breaker is faulty. Call a qualifi ed
electrician. If the circuit breaker does not trip,
reconnect a combination of loads that will
not overload the generator or cause the circuit
breaker to trip again. Remember to compensate
for elevation and temperature changes when
reconnecting loads.
NOTE:
An appliance or load may have a short
if it causes a circuit breaker to trip after
reconnection. DO NOT continue to reset
breaker. Have the problem corrected
before resuming operation.

Generator Exercise

If use of the generator is infrequent, exercise
the generator once a month by operating it at
approximately half the maximum rated output
for two hours to promote better starting, more
reliable operation and longer engine life.
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