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. The DC power converter will charge the
chassis
and
house batteries when plugged into
120-volt AC service or by the generator (if
equipped).
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI)
Bathroom, galley, and patio 120-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. Test
the
GFCI
at
least once a
month.
To
test
the
GFCI:
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NOTE 1
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 Dealer or by a qualified electrician.
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 Dealer or by a qualified electri-
cian. Do not use the system until the prob-
lem has been corrected.
4.
To
restore power push the
RESET
button.
Electrical
Systems
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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.
Generator (If Equipped)
Your motor home may
be
equipped with a gaso-
line or Propane-powered generator which will
provide complete electrical self-containment
when regular public utility AC power is unavail-
able. Controls are at the generator and at a
remote panel located in the living area
of
the
motor home.
When the generator is operating, power is
avail-
able at all
of
the 120-volt power outlets in the
motor home, just as
if
the cord were connected
to
an external source. The generator is also con-
nected to the power converter, thus supplying
12-volt power
as
well.
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WARNING
Do not under any circumstances operate the genera-
tor while sleeping.
You
would not be able to monitor
outside conditions to assure that generator exhaust
does not enter the interior, and you
would not be alert
to exhaust odors or symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Generator Fuel Supply
Fuel for the gasoline or diesel generator is taken
from the main fuel tank through a special feeder
tube which is higher in the tank than the feeder
tube to the motor home engine. This
arrange-
ment prevents the generator from running the
motor home fuel tank dry.
Propane Generator
(If
Equipped)
Fuel is provided from a dedicated Propane tank.
Generator Operations
To
start
the
generator:
I. Press generator remote switch until generator
is running.
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