Operation Warnings And Cautions; Generator Hourmeter - Winnebago Voyage 2005 User Manual

• Do not overload generator by turning too
many items on. See load chart for estimation
of typical RV loads. Refer to the output spec-
ifications of your generator in the generator
manufacturer's manual. Then see the follow-
ing electrical load chart to estimate your typ-
ical loads.
Stopping
• Before shutting generator down, turn off
electrical loads and let engine run at no-load
for a few minutes to cool down.
• Press the generator switch Off and hold until
the generator engine comes to a complete
stop.
CAUTION
Continuous generator overloading
can cause high operating tempera-
tures that can damage the generator.
Keep the electrical loads within the
generator wattage rating.
Approximate Power Requirements of
Common Appliances
Appliance or Tool
Vacuum cleaner 200-500W/1.7-4.3A
Coffee Maker 550-700W/4.8-6.1A
Hair dryer 800-1500W/7.0-13.0A
Electric clothes iron 500-1200W/4.3-10.4A
Electric blanket 50-200W/0.4-1.7A
Television 80-100W/0.7A
Electric drill 250-750W/2.2-6.5A
Air conditioner 1400-2000W/13-19A
Microwave Oven 700-1500W/6.0-13.0A

Generator Hourmeter

This meter is located on the monitor panel. It
registers the total number of hours that the gen-
erator has been operated. Refer to the hourmeter
to determine when periodic maintenance is due
and to record services which have been per-
formed.
Approximate Power
Consumption
(Watts/Amps)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Operation Warnings and Cautions

WARNING
The exhaust of all internal combus-
tion engines contains carbon monox-
ide (CO). This poisonous gas is
colorless, odorless, tasteless, and
lighter than air. The exhaust systems
of both your motor home engine and
your generator engine have been
installed with your safety in mind.
However, certain precautions must be
taken when using them to protect
yourself from conditions beyond the
control of the manufacturer.
1. Do not simultaneously operate the generator
engine and a ventilator which could draw
exhaust gases into the vehicle.
2. Do not open windows or ventilators on the
end or side of the vehicle where exhaust pipe
of the generator is located.
3. Park the vehicle so that the wind will carry
the exhaust away from the vehicle. Also,
note the position of other vehicles to be sure
their exhaust will not enter your vehicle.
4. Do not operate the generator engine when
parked if vegetation, snow, buildings, vehi-
cles, or any other object can deflect the
exhaust under or into the vehicle.
Check auxiliary generator oil level frequently
during periods of use. Refer to the generator
manufacturer's information in your Owner Info-
Case for specific recommendations.
WARNING
Never check generator oil level while
generator engine is running.
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