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20 08 CONTESSA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - HOUSE — 8
Generator Fuel
Fuel can become contaminated. Diesel fuel
may contain water or a microbe growth (black
slime). Any contamination of fuel will greatly
reduce the total output of the generator and may
cause erratic AC output.
NOTE:
The motorhome manufacturer does not
cover damage to the generator caused
by fuel contamination, or to appliances
due to erratic AC voltage.
Resetting the Circuit Breaker
If a circuit breaker trips in the main AC
breaker panel, or on the generator control panel,
there may be a short circuit or too much load.
NOTE:
The generator
will continue
to run after a
circuit breaker
trips.
If a circuit breaker trips, disconnect or turn off
as many loads as possible. To reset the circuit
breaker, switch the circuit breaker to OFF, then
switch back to ON to reconnect the circuit.
If the circuit breaker immediately trips, the
electrical distribution system has a short or
the circuit breaker is faulty. Call a qualied
electrician. If the circuit breaker does not trip,
reconnect a combination of loads that will
not overload the generator or cause the circuit
breaker to trip again. Remember to compensate
for elevation and temperature changes when
reconnecting loads.
NOTE:
An appliance or load may have a short
if it causes a circuit breaker to trip after
reconnection. DO NOT continue to reset
breaker. Have the problem corrected
before resuming operation.
Generator Exercise
If use of the generator is infrequent, exercise
the generator once a month by operating it at
approximately half the maximum rated output
for two hours. This will help promote better
starting, more reliable operation and longer
engine life. This procedure drives off moisture,
lubricates the internal engine parts, replaces
the old stale fuel with a fresh supply, and also
promotes removing oxides from the electrical
switches and contacts.
NOTE:
Avoid short run periods of the
generator. Run the generator set under
a load for a minimum of one-half hour.
INVERTER
The inverter changes DC battery power to
AC electrical power, and it also charges the
batteries when hooked to shore power or
operating from the generator. Use the inverter
to supply AC power when shore power is not
available and the generator is not going to be
used as a secondary AC power source. The
inverter supplies AC power to most outlets and
appliances. Remember that using the inverter
quickly consumes house battery power. Turn off
the inverter when not in use to conserve house
battery power. The remote panel is used to
change the variable settings.
Providing AC Power with Inverter
To turn the inverter on:
Press the INVERTER ON/OFF switch at
the remote panel. If the inverter does not sense
AC power from the generator or shore power,
it will provide AC power from the motorhome
batteries to most outlets and appliances. If
the generator is started or the motorhome is
connected to shore power, the inverter will
automatically begin charging.
060043
Breaker on Generator
Control Panel
Average Fuel
Consumption
Diesel 8,000 Watts
(gal./hrs.)
Diesel 10,000 Watts
(gal./hrs.)
No Load .13 .1
Half Load .49 .6
Full Load
1.02 1.1
060254
Remote Panel: Located on hallway monitor.
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