The Power Converter; Ground Fault Interrupter - Winnebago Towables User Manual

SECTION 6 –
ELECTRICAL
• NEVER plug the 120-volt cord into an
ungrounded receptacle.
WA RNING
DO NOT OPERATE THE 120-VOLT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITHOUT A
PROPER GROUND.

THE POWER CONVERTER

The power converter is the nerve center of the
12-volt DC and the 120-volt AC system.
• The power center will supply 12-volt
requirements when operating on 120 AC
volts.
• The onboard battery will gradually be brought
to a full charge and maintained by the 6-amp
battery charger as long as 120-volt power is
available.
• The propane leak detector and other 12-volt
components continually consume small
amounts of current even when switched
"OFF". The trailer's battery will fully
discharge within 72 hours if not recharged
during that period or if the power center is not
connected to a 120-volt AC source.
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY IF YOU
ARE NOT USING YOUR TRAILER.
GROUND FAULT
INTERRUPTER
Kitchen, bathroom and patio 120-volt
electrical outlets are protected by a Ground Fault
Interrupter (GFI). This device is provided in
compliance with ANSI A119.2/NFPA 501C
requirements, and is intended to protect against
hazards of line to ground electric faults and
electrical leakage shocks possible when using
electrical appliances in the bathroom or damp
areas.
6-2
1. Insulation materials for appliances and
devices can deteriorate over time or develop
cracks allowing electric current to "leak"
through insulation.
2. Should a circuit or appliance (electric shaver,
hair dryer, etc.) develop shock hazard of this
type, the GFI device will disconnect the outlet
(and other outlets on the same circuit),
limiting exposure to current leakage to
ground.
3. The GFI device does not prevent electric
shock, nor does it protect a person who
touches both "hot" and neutral sides of the
circuit. It does not protect against electrical
circuit overloads.
Test the GFI at least once a month while
operating on 120-volts AC. To test the GFI:
1. Push the "TEST" button. The "RESET"
button should pop out, indicating that the
protected circuit has been disconnected.
2. IF THE "RESET" BUTTON DOES NOT
POP OUT WHEN THE "TEST" BUTTON
IS PUSHED, A LOSS OF GROUND
FAULT PROTECTION IS INDICATED.
DO NOT USE THE OUTLET OR OTHER
OUTLETS ON THE SAME CIRCUIT.
3. HAVE THE TRAILER ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM CHECKED AT AN
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER OR
BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
4. DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM UNTIL
THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN
CORRECTED.
5. To restore power, push the "RESET" button.