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YOUR ELECTRIC CORDIS EQUIPPED
WITH A THREE-PRONG PLUG TO EN-
SURE THAT THE COACH IS GROUND-
ED WH,EN CONNECTED TO AN OUT-
SIDE POWER SOURCE. IF IT IS NECES-
SARY TO USE AN ADAPTER TO
MATCH A TWO PRONG RECEPTACLE,
BE SURE THAT THE GREEN PIGTAIL
LEAD IS CONNECTED TO A METALLIC
OF THE RECEPTACLE.
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ELECTRICAL
Your motor home has two electrical systems, One provides 115-
volt power to operate all 115-volt living area appliances. This
system is used when power is available from a public utility or
from an on-board generator power plant The second system
use~
on-board batteries to provide power for all 12-volt lighting,
appliances, and accessories as well as normal vehicle needs.
11S-VOLT SYSTEM POWER CORD
A 25-foot heavy-duty power cord is provided in a special storage
compartment This cord Is pulled out and connected to any
adequate 1,15-volt power source to activate all power circuits.
The connector is rated for 30-amp capacity. Such facilities are
available in most parks and campsites.
GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER
The bathroom outlet, if provided, and patio outlet are protected by
a Ground Fault Interrupter (G.F.I.). This device is provided in
compliance with ANSI A119.21NFPA 501C requirements, and is
intended to protect you against electrical shock possible when
using electrical appliances in the bathroom or damp areas.
Should the appliance (electric shaver, hair dryer, etc.) develop a
potential shock hazard, or if the electrical grounding circuit in the
motor home orat a RV campsite is faulty, the GFI device will
disconnect the outlet, protecting you from injurious shock.
NOTE: If the patio outlet doesn't work, check the GFI. Reset it if
necessary. If the GFI continues to trip, have the electrical
system checked by a qualified electrician.
Your Owner's Information Kit contains instructional material
about the GFI that should be carefully read and understood. Test
procedures are outlined there that should be carefully followed
and documented.
12-VOLT SYSTEM
When the power supply cord is not connected to a 115-volt
pow,er source (or to the generator power plant receptacle) power
for lights and most appliances is automatically provided from
your auxiliary battery.
11S-VOLT AC TO 12-VOLT DC CONVERTER
A voltage converter is installed in your electrical system to supply
12-volt system requirements when the motor home is operating
on 115-volt AC pOWer.
When 115-volts are supplied from either an ex1ernal power
supply or the optional auxiliary power plant, the converter will
switch the load from the batteries to the converter.
If a
b~ttery,
charger is installed with the converter, auxiliary
battenes will be brought up to full charge and maintained by the
battery charger as long as 115-volt power is available. See
Owner's Information Kit for operation and maintenance
instructions.
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