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SECTION 9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Your coach is equipped with an electrical sys-
tem consisting of two separate voltages; a 12-volt
DC system and a 110-volt AC system. The 12-
volt system consists of two internal power sourc-
es, 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 electri-
cal power to the motor home.
ELECTRICAL CAUTIONS
• Careless handling of electrical components
can be fatal. Never touch or use electrical
components or appliances while feet are bare,
while hands are wet, or while standing in wa-
ter or on wet ground.
• Improper grounding of the vehicle can cause
personal injury. Do not plug the utility power
cord into an outlet which is not grounded and
do not adapt the plug to connect to a recepta-
cle for which it is not designed.
• Do not attach an extension cord to the utility
power cord.
• Be sure that all electrical appliances to be
used contain 3-prong plugs for proper
grounding.
• Avoid overloading electrical circuits. Re-
place fuses or circuit breakers with those of
the same size and amperage rating only. Nev-
er use a higher rated fuse or breaker.
• Use caution when handling or working near
electrical storage batteries. Always remove
jewelry and wear protective clothing and eye
covering. Avoid creating sparks.
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 110-volt generator or 110-
volt inverter system. When the power cord is
connected to an outside power source, or when
the generator is in operation, the power con-
verter 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
entirely dependent on 110-volt current: central
air conditioner, refrigerator (when placed in 110-
volt mode), microwave oven, ice maker, vacuum
cleaner and other 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 located in a compart-
ment on the left (driver's) side of the coach.
Shoreline Compartment
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