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The electrical systems in your motor home are designed
and built in accordance with all regulations. codes. and
standards in effect at the time the motor home was built.
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is the vehicle electrical 'system. It includes the
vehicle battery. charging system. ignition system. in-
strument panel and controls. and the headlights. tail-
lights. turn signals. and other vehicle lights and acces-
sories.
Chassis Bulbs And Fuses
Replace bulbs with equivalent types as marked on the
bulb.
Fuses for the chassis electrical system are located
under,the instrument panel on the left. Additional fuses
may be located under the hood. Others may be found in
the 12-volt power leads on the related equipment and
accessories.
12-VOLT COACH SYSTEM
All 12-volt lighting fixtures. convenience outlets. 12-volt
powered vents. fresh water pump. and 12-volt accesso-
ries are included in this system.
The 12-volt power is provided by special deep-cycle.
high capacity coach storage battery/ies. Power is also
provided by an AC/DC power converter for use when the
motor home is plugged into a 120-volt power source.
Battery charge is maintained by the motor home engine
alternator. or by the converter.
NOTE: All living area radios and tape decks
draw from the chassis
or
coach battery. and
extended usage when not traveling may dis-
charge them.
Battery Disconnect (Some model,S only)
Some accessories or equipment such as clocks. radios.
or the refrigerator may draw small amounts of current
even when turned "OFF". A relay-operated disconnect
system allows you to disconnect either the ,chassis
battery or the coach battery or both. Disconnecting the
batteries will help reduce the ,likelihood of battery dis-
charge over long storage periods.
If you plan to store the motor home for over ten days.
press switch/es to OFF. Rememberto press switch/es to
ON when the motor home is taken out of storage.
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ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS
WARNING
DO NOT USE THE MOTOR HOME WHEN
, THE COACH BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED.
THE POWER STEP WILL NOT OPERATE AS
DESIGNED IF THE COACH BATTERY IS
DISCONNECTED.
Auxiliary Start System
The Auxiliary Start System permits using the coach
battery to start the motor home engine if the chassis
battery is discharged. To use the Auxiliary Start System:
1. Be sure the vehicle is stopped. shift to "P"
(PARK) and apply the parking brake.
2. Press and hold the Auxiliary Start switch on the
instrument panel.
3. Start engine with ignition switch.
4. Release Auxiliary Start switch.
The Auxiliary Start System has no effect on the vehicle
except to aid in starting the motor home engine. If the
vehicle alternator is operating properly. the batteries will
be recharged while driving.
Battery Inspection And Care
WARNING
DISCONNECT THE 120·VOLT ELECTRIC
CORD AND THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL
FROM THE COACH BATTERYIIES BEFORE
WORKING ON EITHER ELECTRICAL SYS·
TEM.
WARNING
REMOVE RINGS, METAL WATCHBANDS,
AND OTHER METAL JEWELRY BEFORE
WORKING AROUND A BATTERY. USE
CAUTION WHEN USING METAL TObLS.IF A
TOOL CONTACTS A BATTERY TERMINAL
OR METAL CONNECTED TO IT, A SHORT
CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE.
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