Operation Of Living Area Facilities; Living Area Facilities Caution; Living Area Electrical System; General Information - GMC Motor Home Operating Manual

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OPERATION OF LIVING AREA FACILITIES
Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas and can cause un-
consciousness and is potentially lethal in high concentrations .
Whenever operating the optional motor-generator it is essential the
left-rear window of the vehicle be kept closed to prevent possible entry
of motor-generator exhaust gases into vehicle . Inspect the motor-generator
exhaust system at vehicle lubrication intervals or when a change is noticed
in the sound, alignment, or appearance of the exhaust system or if it is
damaged . Do not run motor-generator in a confined area, such as a garage .
The Motor Home is equipped with LP gas operated range/oven, furnace,
and may be equipped with an optional gas/electric refrigerator . These
components generate carbon monoxide when operated and should be used
only if there is adequate ventilation. Whenever operating range or oven(s)
be sure power range hood fan above range is turned on, and operating .
Also see that all exterior vents on Motor Home for power range hood,
furnace and gas/electric refrigerator are open and kept clean and free
from clogging materials such as snow, leaves, dirt, grease, etc.
See ENGINE EXHAUST GAS CAUTION (carbon monoxide) page 13 .
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Motor Home living area electrical sys-
tem is designed for utmost convenience . It is
capable of supplying the vehicle with power
from at least two sources (three, if equipped
with a motor generator) .
All electrical components except the water
heater, the roof mounted air conditioner (if
equipped), and the plug receptacles, are pow-
ered by the 12-volt auxiliary (living area) bat-
tery which is automatically charged each time
the vehicle's engine is running.
LIVING AREA FACILITIES CAUTION
(CARBON MONOXIDE)
LIVING AREA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In addition, your vehicle may be plugged into
a 120-volt external power source which will sup-
ply 120-volt power throughout the living area,
power all 12-volt components through a power
converter, and charge the living area battery .
If your Motor Home is equipped with a motor
generator, the vehicle will be supplied with 120-
volt and 12-volt power throughout the living
area, and recharge the living area battery, any
time the motor generator is running.
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120-VOLT & 12-VOLT CONVERTER
AND BATTERY CHARGER
The Motor Home is equipped with either a
30 amp or 45 amp 120-volt to 12-volt power
converter. Its function is to take a portion of the
Living Area Electrical Compartment

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