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SECTION 9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Your coach is equipped with an electrical sys-
tem consisting of two separate voltages; a 12-volt
DC system and a 110-volt AC system. The 12-
volt system consists of two internal power sourc-
es, while the 110-volt system is operated from an
outside power source or the optional 110-volt
generator. All systems operate through a single
power converter control center to provide electri-
cal power to the motor home.
ELECTRICAL CAUTIONS
• Careless handling of electrical components
can be fatal. Never touch or use electrical
components or appliances while feet are bare,
while hands are wet, or while standing in
water or on wet ground.
• Improper grounding of the vehicle can cause
personal injury. Do not plug the utility power
cord into an outlet which is not grounded and
do not adapt the plug to connect to a recepta-
cle for which it is not designed.
• Do not attach an extension cord to the utility
power cord.
• Be sure that all electrical appliances to be
used contain 3-prong plugs for proper
grounding.
• Avoid overloading electrical circuits. Re-
place fuses or circuit breakers with those of
the same size and amperage rating only. Nev-
er use a higher rated fuse or breaker.
• Use caution when handling or working near
electrical storage batteries. Always remove
jewelry and wear protective clothing and eye
covering. Avoid creating sparks.
110-VOLT AC SYSTEM
The 110-volt system operates from the shore-
line cord connected to an outside 110-volt utility
service such as those at campgrounds, or from the
110-volt generator. When the shoreline cord is
connected to an outside power source, or when
the generator is in operation, the power converter
automatically changes a portion of the 110-volt
current to 12-volt DC current. All equipment in
the motor home that is normally powered by the
auxiliary batteries is then powered through the
converter.
In addition, the following equipment is entire-
ly dependent on 110-volt current: roof air condi-
tioner, refrigerator (when placed in AC mode),
microwave oven, and any 110-volt electrical
equipment used at convenience outlets.
EXTERNAL POWER CORD
(Shoreline)
The external utility power cord (commonly re-
ferred to as a "shoreline") is stored in the utility
compartment on the left (driver's) side of the
coach.
WARNING
Do not connect the external power
cord to any receptacle until you have
contacted the owner and/or attendant
of the premises to verify proper polar-
ity and grounding.
It is the responsibility of the owner of
the electrical receptacle to ensure that
the receptacle is properly wired and
grounded.
Reverse polarity and improper
grounding of the vehicle can cause
personal injury or death
Connecting the Power Cord
To connect to an external power source, re-
move the cord from the storage compartment and
plug it into a suitable power receptacle.
An access hatch in the compartment floor or
door lets you route the shoreline cord out of the
compartment and shut the compartment door
while the shoreline is connected.
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