Charging Using Shore Power - Kenworth Y53-1024 Operator's Manual

Electric Power System
Charging using Shore Power (120-Volt AC Electrical
Supply)
Shore Power
Connection
WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard. 120-Volt AC
power present. Only a trained technician should
work on the 120-Volt AC system. Turn all dis-
connects (both at the cab floor and on the main
battery box located on the driver's side, back of
sleeper) to the OFF position and unplug the 120-
Volt AC electrical supply before servicing any
part of the vehicle's electrical system.
WARNING! An improperly maintained 120-Volt AC
electrical system can cause fires and electrical
shocks that may lead to personal injury or prop-
erty damage. Regularly inspect 120-Volt AC
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electrical wiring connectors for damage. Always
use a properly grounded 20 Amp AC extension
cord that is no longer than 25 ft. and a 20 Amp AC
protected power source with a grounding con-
ductor when connecting to a 120-Volt AC electri-
cal supply.
WARNING! The Shore Power electrical system
can cause fires resulting in personal injury and/
or property damage if not properly maintained.
Regularly inspect the Volt AC truck wiring, AC ex-
tension cord, plugs, and connectors for damaged
or frayed wiring. Do not use the Shore Power
system if there are any signs of problems. Con-
tact your authorized Kenworth Dealer if you are in
need of repairs or information.
Attach the 120-Volt AC extension cord to a 20 amp protected circuit un-
til system voltage is restored. The Shore Power electrical connection is
located on the rear of the Main Battery Box. Make sure that the Inverter/
Charger Switch is in the ON position and that the circuit breaker on the
Protection Unit box has not been tripped. The Shore Power Lamp on the
Sleeper Control Panel will illuminate green and the Inverter/Charger Lamp
will illuminate orange.
Normal system voltage is 13.5 to 14.6 -Volts. Typically the Main Batteries
must reach at least a 9.5-Volt charge to power the engine controls neces-
sary to start the engine.
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