Airstream Flying Cloud 2020 - Battery Disconnect Switch; Converter; Inverter

Interior
5-8 2020 Flying Cloud
Battery Disconnect Switch
The battery disconnect switch is used to separate the
batteries from the 12-volt distribution panel�
When the trailer is plugged into an external AC power
source the 12-volt distribution panel will receive power
from the converter and the batteries will be charged
through the converter charging system regardless of if
the battery switch is in the ON/OFF position�
If the trailer is NOT plugged into an external AC power
source and the switch is turned to OFF the batteries
are disconnected and the 12-volt fuse panel will not
receive power from the converter� The converter will
not charge the batteries with the switch in this position
and no shoreline power is present� The OFF position
is intended for storage of the trailer or when power
conservation is desired�
The charge in the 12-volt batteries can be replenished,
depending on the tow vehicle, from the tow vehicle
alternator through the 7-way cord. This charge will ow
to the batteries regardless of the battery disconnect
switch position� Likewise, if ON or OFF, the solar panel
will still charge the batteries�
NOTE
Even with the battery disconnect switch in the OFF
position the LP detector will have a small parasitic
draw.
Inverter
The 1,000 Watt inverter converts 12-volt electricity
from your batteries into 120-volt power� The switch for
the inverter is located under the monitor panel� The
inverter powers the TV’s and Blu-Ray player, as well
as, additional labeled 120-volt receptacles�
NOTE
Overloading the inverter will cause an automatic
shutoff to activate. Removing the load will allow the
inverter to reset.
Converter
Flying Cloud models have the converter installed below
the refrigerator, wardrobe, pantry, or bed, depending
on the model� Open the decorative door for access to
12-volt fuses and 120- volt breakers�
The converter transforms 120-volt alternating current
(AC) into 12-volt direct current (DC)�The converter/
charging system is the interior low voltage electrical
system that enables you to use the interior lights, fans,
pumps, and 12-volt appliances, whether operating on
self-contained battery power or 120-volt city power�
The 12-volt light bulbs give off the same light as regular
household bulbs, so that when operating on self-
contained battery power, everything works normally
except the 120-volt convenience outlets and 120-volt
appliances� The converter system is designed to
maintain constant output voltages regardless of the
variances that occur in city power systems�
The converter is energized only when the trailer is
hooked up to external AC power�
To test the converter, observe the following:
• Conrm 120-volt power is going into converter.
• Disconnect the 12+ wire from the master switch�
• Using a voltmeter, check voltage output between
heavy gauge positive and negative wires coming out
of converter�
• The voltage must be within 13�8 and 14�0 volts� (The
meter of the tester should be calibrated periodically�)
• If converter is not within these voltages, have it
serviced by a qualied technician or replace it.
One of these wires is not spliced onto a wire of the
same color� It is the backup wire that is yellow in the
cable and black in the harness�
A label on the inside of the converter door lists the
circuits and what each fuse powers�