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110-VOLT CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The 110-volt circuit breaker panel protects all
110-volt components in the motor home from
either an overload on the circuit or a short in the
wiring or component itself. When an overload or
short develops, the breaker will open preventing
any further flow of electricity and, therefore,
damage to the system.
Shut off the equipment (example: air condi-
tioner) and allow a brief cooling period. Then
reset the breaker by moving the switch to "Off"
and back to "On". If the breaker continually trips
and no equipment is running, have the system
checked for a short in the wiring or the appli-
ances.
Model 40E or 40K: The 110-volt circuit
breaker panel is located behind a cabinet door in
the bed base.
CHARGING SECTION
The house batteries are automatically charged
while 110-volt external power is connected. The
charger will automatically "sense" the condition
of the RV battery. If it is below "full charge", the
Charging Section will start charging the battery.
If the house batteries have been extremely
discharged, they will accept charge at a relatively
high amperage rate. If they are only slightly
discharged, they will charge at a lower amperage
rate. The rate of charge will decrease as the
batteries reach "full charge", then will remain
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
"trickle" charging at a very low amperage rate. If
your storage battery does not charge as described
above, it is possible the battery is defective.
NOTE: We do not recommend leaving the shore-
line plugged in continuously during stor-
age periods because the batteries can
lose electrolytic fluids and become dam-
aged from continuous charging without
periodic use. We recommend following
regular battery inspection and mainte-
nance, especially in cold weather. See
"Battery Storage & Maintenance" on
page 6-11 this section.
THERMAL OVERLOAD
PROTECTOR
A thermal overload protector will shut down
the converter if it becomes overheated. This can
result from operating above its maximum limit
for an extended period of time or by obstruction
of ventilation to unit.
NOTE: 12-volt lights and motors will automati-
cally draw from battery power in this
event.
The thermal breaker will reset itself after a
cool-down period, and the lights and motors will
resume operating from the converter. If the over-
load trips again shortly after reset, take immedi-
ate steps to correct the cause of overheating. A
portion of house 12-volt load (lights or motors or
both) should be turned off to reduce total load.
Also, inspect the invertor unit to make sure ven-
tilation is not obstructed.
CAUTION
Do not store items too closely around
the inverter unit in the storage com-
partment. The inverter generates heat
while operating and needs unre-
stricted airflow for proper cooling.
SECTION 6
6-5
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