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(See also Safety Precautions, Section 1 of this
manual.)
Your motor home is equipped with an electri-
cal system consisting of two separate voltages; a
12-volt DC system and a 110-volt AC system.
The 12-volt system consists of two internal pow-
er sources, 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
electrical power to the motor home.
110-VOLT AC SYSTEM
The 110-volt system operates from an outside
110-volt utility service such as those at camp-
grounds, or from the optional 110-volt generator.
When the power cord is connected to an outside
power source, or when the generator is in opera-
tion, 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 battery 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
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
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 lets
you route the shoreline cord out the bottom of the
compartment so you can shut the compartment
door while the shoreline is connected.
30 Amp Receptacle
The three-prong power cord is designed to
ground the electrical system through the recepta-
cle. It is also designed to carry the amperage out-
put of most campground outlets. If the electrical
receptacle to be used is designed to mate with the
three prongs on the power cord plug, the electri-
cal connection can be expected to carry rated
load. (See approximate power consumption table
on page 6-5.)
SECTION 6
WARNING
6-1
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