Electrical; 115-Volt System Power Cord; Ground Fault Interrupter; 12-Volt System - Fleetwood Southwind eagle 1 1984 User Manual

WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL 12-VOLT FUSES
WITH AMPERAGE RATINGS GREATER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED ON THE FUSE
PANEL.
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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
uses on-board batteries to provide power for all 12-volt lighting,
appliances, and accessories as well as normal vehicle needs.
115-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 115-vOIt 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 NFPA 70 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 or at 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
power source (or to the generator power plant receptacle) power
for lights and most appliances is automatically provided from
your auxiliary batteries.
115-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 external power
supply or the optional auxiliary power plant, the converter will
switch the load from the batteries to the converter.
If a battery charger is installed with the converter, auxiliary
batteries will be brought up to full charge and maintained by the
battery charger as long as 115-volt power is available. Maximum
battery charge rate is up to 10 amps depending upon model.
See Owner's Information Kit for operation and maintenance
instructions.