Electrical
Systems
120-VOLT SYSTEM
This system provides grounded 120-volt AC
electrical service for appliances such as air con-
ditioners,
TV,
microwave ovens, etc. This system
includes:
• the generator
•
the
main electrical power cord ("shore
chord")
•
charger and inverter
Your motor home is equipped with a heavy duty,
power cord. It is commonly called the
"shore
cord."
This cord is used to connect
to
external 120-
volt AC service. The cord and connector is molded
together to form a weatherproof cable assembly.
Do not cut or alter the cable in any
way.
Do not
remove the ground pin
in the cable connector, or
defeat the ground circuit in the motor home.
To
connect the power cord to external service,
push the plug straight into the receptacle.
A WARNING
Do
not operate the 120-volt electrical system without
a proper ground.
Electrocution or severe electrical
shock could result.
A CAUTION
Switch off the main breakers located in the 120-volt
AC
load center (breaker panel) before you insert or
remove the shore cord power
plug.
Be
sure
to
insert
or remove the
plug straight into
or
out of the recepta-
cle. 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
inverter uses 12-volt
DC
power from the
coach batteries and transforms
it
into 60-cycle,
120-volt AC power to run some
of
the appli-
ances
in
the motor home.
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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.
Because the invelter uses 12-volt power,
extended use
of
any available appliance (TV,
microwave, etc.) 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
through the converter when the motor home is
plugged into external AC service or when oper-
ating the generator. The batteries will also
be
recharged by the chassis charging system while
on the road.
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 utility.
It
also charges the coach and chassis batteries.
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.
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If
an outlet doesn't
work,
check
the
GFC!.
Reset it
if
necessary.
If
the
GFCI continues to
trip,
have the motor
home electrical system checked at an authorized
Fleetwood
Service Center or
by
a qualified electrician.
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