Beaver Contessa - Generator - 120;240 Volt Ac; Transfer Switch

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - HOUSE — 8
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Maintenance:
Kinks may form in the shore power cable
when only a short section is frequently used.
Routinely extend the cable full distance and
straighten the power cable on the ground to
relieve kinking.
It is important the cable remains clean.
Accumulated dust and dirt on the cable may
cause difculty in retracting the cord. Clean and
straighten the cord before retracting.
WARNING:
Before working on the electrical system,
disconnect from shore power and turn
off the Inverter/Charger. Disconnect
the negative 12 Volt DC battery cables
at the batteries. Remove rings, metal
watchbands and other metal jewelry
before working around batteries and
connectors. Use caution when working
with metal tools. If the tool contacts a
battery terminal or metal connected to
it, a short circuit could occur causing
personal injury, explosion or fire.
TRANSFER SWITCH
The transfer switch automatically transfers AC
power from the shore power cord or generator
through the transfer switch to the 120/240 Volt
AC breaker panel. When using the generator as
a power source, the transfer switch engages a
time delay before transferring power to the AC
breaker panel. This allows the generator time
to warm up before applying an AC load. When
operating the generator while hooked to shore
power, the transfer switch automatically selects
generator power as priority over shore power.
The transfer switch is not a surge protector.
Plug sensitive electronic equipment (such as
laptops) into a surge protector for protection
from power surges.
CAUTION:
The transfer switch does not have surge
protection or high/low voltage cutout.
WARNING:
DO NOT have appliances on or AC
loads plugged into outlets when hooking
to shore power or starting the generator.
Damage to the transfer switch contacts
may result. Low voltage operation may
damage the transfer switch, appliances
or other items plugged into outlets. Start
the generator and disconnect from shore
service until the shore service supply
voltage stabilizes.
NOTE:
The shore cord is NOT electrically
connected to the generator. When the
generator is operating, the electrical
contacts of the unplugged shore cord
are not electrically energized.
GENERATOR - 120/240 VOLT AC
The generator is located in the front
compartment of the motorhome.
The generator can be started from the
following locations:
Generator remote switch on the dash.
Generator control panel located on the
generator.
Hallway Monitor Panel.
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Transfer Switch: Located in pass-through storage bay.
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Use of a surge protector is recommended.