Power Inverter; Power Converter; Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (Gfci) - Fleetwood EXPEDITION User Manual

Electrical Systems
WARNING
Do not operate the 120-volt electrical system without
a proper ground. Electrocution or severe electrical
shock could result.
CAUTION
Switch off the 30-amp main breakers located in the
120-volt AC load center (breaker panel) before you
insert or remove the 30-amp power plug. Be sure to
insert or remove the plug straight into or out of the
receptacle. The neutral and both 120-volt pins should
make contact at the same time to avoid excessive
voltage on one leg of the circuit that could damage
120-volt appliances.
Power Inverter
The 2000 maximum 1600 continous operation
watt power inverter is designed to provide 120-volt
AC power to the rear TV, one receptacle, VCR
and front TV only. The inverter uses 12-volt DC
power from the house battery system and trans-
forms it into 60-cycle, 120-volt AC power to run
some of the appliances in the motor home.
Conu·ols are located on the monitor panel.
Because the inverter uses 12-volt DC power,
extended use of any available appliance can run
the batteries down. A low power indicator and
automatic shut down system built into the
inverter can help prevent deep battery discharge.
When the inverter shuts down, the batteries will
require recharging from the generator, converter,
or an external AC power source, the solar
charger, or the engine alternator.
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The roof air conditioners cannot be operated on
power supplied by the inverter. The motor home must
be plugged into an external AC service or the gener-
ator must be operating to run the air conditioners.
Power Converter
The converter will automatically supply 12-volt
DC power when your motor home is operating
on 120-volt from the generator or a public util-
ity.
It
also charges the coach battery.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI)
Bathroom, galley, and patio l20-volt electrical
outlets are protected by a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI). This device is intended to
protect you against the hazards of electrical
shocks possible when using electrical appliances
in the bathroom or galley or in damp areas.
Should a circuit or appliance (electric shaver,
hair dryer, etc.) develop a potential shock hazard,
the GFCI device is designed to disconnect the
outlet (and other outlets on the same circuit),
limiting your exposure time.
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If an outlet doesn't work, check the GFCI. Reset it if
necessary. If the GFCI continues to trip, have the
motor home electrical system checked at an author-
ized Fleetwood Service Center or by
a
qualified elec-
trician.
Test the GFCI at least once a month. To test
the GFCI:
1. Connect the main power cord to 120-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 corrected.
4. To restore power push the RESET button.
Your
Owner's Information Package
contains a
card that can be used to record test dates. Keep the
card in a conspicuous place and keep it up to date.
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.
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