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Ground Fault Interrupter
Bathroom, galley and patio 120-volt electrical outlets
are protected by a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI). This
device is intended to protect you against the hazards of
electrical shocks possible when using electrical appli-
ances In tlie' batliroomor'gafley or 'in damp areas.
Should a circLiit or appliimce(electrli: snaver, hair dryer,
etc.) develop II potential shock hazard, tlie GFI 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 GFI.
Reset it if necessary.
If
the GFI continues to trip,
have the motor home electrical system checked
at an authorized Fleetwood Service Center or
'.by
a
quillified electrician.
Test the GFI at least once a month. To test the GFI,
connect to 120-volt AC.
Push the ''TEST' button. The "RESET' button should
pop out, indicating that the protected circuit has been
disconnected.
WARNING
I'FTHE"RESET" BUTTON DOES NOT POP
OUT WHEN THE TEST BUTTON IS PUSHED,
, A LOSS OF GROUND FAULT PROTECTION
. IS INDICATED. DO NOT USE ANY ELECTRI-
'ciCAL OUTLETS. HAVE THE MOTOR HOME
ElECTRICAL' SYSTEM· CHECKED AT AN
AUTHORIZED FLEETWOOD SERVICE CEN-
TER OR; BY
A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
DO NOT' USETHE8YSTEMUNTIL THE
PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
To restore power push the "RESEr' button.
Your Owner's Information Package contains a card that
can be used to record test dates. Keep the card in a
conspicuous place, and keep il up to date,
COACH FUSES AND
CIRCUIT BREAKERS,
The 120-volt circuit breakers and 12-volt fuses are
. located in the same compartment. These devices inter-
rupt the power if the circuit is overloaded.
The 120-volt circuit breakers include a 30 amp main
breaker and several smaller breakers for individual
circuits, If a circuit breaker is tripped, look for an over-
load on that circuit, then reset it by turning the breaker
OFF and then turning it ON. Do not try to reset a breaker
the second time without locating the overload problem,
The 12-volt fuses protect individual circuits. If the circuit
25
is overloaded, it will blow the fuse and the fuse must be
'. replaced. Check the circuit for an overload and replace
. the fuse with the same type and amperage. rating.
WARNING
:,:
. DO NOT INSTALL 12-VOLTFUSES OR 120-
VOLT BREAKERS WITH AMPERAGE RAT-
INGS GREATER THAN THAT SPECIFIED ON
THE DEVICE OR .LABEL. DOING SO CON-
STITUTES A FIRE HAZARD,
GENERATOR
Your motor home may be equipped with a gasoline-
powered generator which will provide complete electri-
cal self-containment when regular public utility AC power
is unaVailable. Controls are at the generator and at a
remote control panel located inside the motor home,
With the generator operating, power is available at all of
the 120-volt power outlets in the motor home, just as if
the cord were connected to an external source. The
generator is also connected to the power converter, thus
supplying 12-voltpower as well.
Generator Fuel Supply
GaSOline for the generator is taken from the main fuel
tank
t~roughaspecial
feeder tube which is higher in the
tank than the 'feede(lube to the motor home. This;
arrangement prevents the generator from running the'
motor home fuel tan,kdry.,
Fof
Chevrolef\Chassisonly:Thegenerator can run
, lIiefuel tank dry' if it is operated while the motor home
engine is running. If the motor home engine is not
running, the generatorwili run untilthe tank is at approxi-
mately the
1/4-t~,nkievel.
.
Generator Operation
. f':JOTE: Refer to the generator operating in-
struction manual provided in your Owner's In-
formation Package for information before start-
. ,1ngthe generator:Do not start the generator unit
wiih a ,heavypower load. Always wait aUeast
three. minutes after starting generator before
tUrning on (dr plugging in) I?eavyelectriealloads,
. such as the roof air conditioner.
To start the generator, hold the switch in the START
position until the unit starts, then release the switch. If
the unit is slow to'start, DO NOT hold the switch in the
START position for more than 10 seconds, Release the
switch, wait 15 seconds, then repeat. This will help avoid
overheating and damage to the generator starting sys-
tem. To stop the unit, hold the switch to the STOP
position until the engine stops. If you release the switch
too soon, the engine will continue to run.
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