Power Center - Winnebago Cambria Owner's Manual

SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL
An access hatch in the compartment floor or
door lets you route the shoreline cord out of the
compartment and shut the compartment door
while the shoreline is connected.
The three-prong power cord is designed to
ground the electrical system through the
receptacle. It is also designed to carry the
amperage output of most campground outlets. If
the electrical receptacle to be used is designed to
mate with the three prongs on the power cord
plug, the electrical connection can be expected to
carry rated load.
30 Amp Receptacle
Park Fuses or Breakers
Most campgrounds are equipped with a fuse
or circuit breaker at the receptacle. This protects
the park's wiring, as well as the power cord on
your vehicle, from electrical damage. If electrical
power fails, contact the park attendants and have
them check the fuse or breaker for your supply
receptacle.
After disconnecting the power cord, neatly
replace it in the storage compartment.
6-2

POWER CENTER

(Converter)
The power converter is typically located in a
lower cabinet face in the galley or living area
depending on the floorplan of your model.
The converter power panel contains the coach
electrical system 110-volt circuit breakers and
12-volt fuses.
The power converter changes 110-volt AC
current from the auxiliary generator or the
shoreline into 12-volt DC current for use by 12-
volt equipment in the motor home.
Certain circuits, however, remain unchanged
for use by items which require 110-volt current,
such as the air conditioner(s), the refrigerator in
AC mode, the microwave oven, etc.
NOTE: The converter will not change 12-volt
DC current to 110-volt AC.
Current drawn from the coach batteries passes
through the power converter unchanged,
although it is routed through a series of protective
fuses located on the power panel.
CAUTION
Do not block the converter cover vents in
any way. The converter generates heat
while operating, and needs unrestricted
air flow for proper cooling.
Further Information
See the manufacturer's operation, care and
maintenance information in your Owner
InfoCase.
Charging Section
The converter charges coach batteries while
110-volt external power is connected. The
converter will automatically "sense" the
condition of the RV battery. If it is below "full
charge", the Charging Section will start charging
the batteries.