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Test the GFCI at least once a month. To test
the GFCI:
1. Connect the main power cord to l20-volt AC.
2. Push the TEST button. The RESET button
should pop out, indicating that the pro-
tected circuit has been disconnected.
3.
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 any
electrical outlets. Have the motor home
electrical system checked at an authorized
Fleetwood Service Center or by a qualified
electrician. Do not use the system until the
problem has been cOlTected.
4. To restore power push the RESET button.
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WARNING
Do not install 12-volt fuses or 120-volt breakers with
amperage ratings greater than that specified on the
device or label. Doing so constitutes a fire hazard.
Generator
(If Equipped)
Your motor home is equipped with a diesel
powered generator which will provide complete
electrical self-containment when regular public
utility AC power is unavailable. Controls are on
the instmment panel, rear bedroom nightstand
and on the generator.
With the generator operating, power is available
at all of the 120-volt power outlets in the motor
home, just as if the power cord were connected
to an external source. The generator is also con-
nected to the power converter, thus supplying
12-volt power as well. The generator circuit
breakers are located on the generator.
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WARNING
Do not under any circumstances operate the genera-
tor while sleeping. You would not be able to monitor
outside conditions to assure that generator exhaust
does not enter the interior, and you would not be alert
to exhaust odors or symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Electrical Systems
Generator Fuel Supply
Fuel for the generator is taken from the main fuel
tank through a special feeder tube which is higher
in the tank than the feeder tube to the motor home
engine. This arrangement prevents the generator
from mnning the motor home fuel tank dry.
Propane Generator
(If Equipped)
Fuel is provided from a dedicated Propane tank.
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NOTE
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Refer to the generator operating instructions provided
in your Owner's Information Package for informa-
tion before starting the generator. Do not start the
generator unit with
a
heavy power load. Always wait
at least three minutes after starting generator before
turning on (or plugging in) heavy electrica//oads, such
as the roof air conditioner.
Generator Operations
To start the generator:
1. Push the control switch to its START
position and hold it there while the status
indicator light blinks rapidly indicating
preheat. Let go when the light comes on
continuously, indicating that the generator
is mnning and that the starter has been
disconnected. (Depending on how cold it
is, preheat can take up to 15 seconds,
extending the time that the light blinks.)
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CAUTION
Excessive cranking can overheat and damage the
starter motor. Do not crank for more than 30 seconds
at a time. Wait at least 2 minutes before trying again.
2. See the Troubleshooting Guide in RV
Genset Operator's Manual located in the
Owner's Information Package if the gen-
erator does not start after several tries.
To stop the generator:
1. Run the generator at no load for a few min-
utes to allow the engine to cool down and
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