Electrical
Systems
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 50-amp main breakers located
in
the
120-volt AC load center (breaker panel) before you
insert or remove the
50-amp power plug. Be sure to
insert or remove the
plug straight into or out of the
receptacle. The shore cord power plug should make a
snug connection
to
the shore cord receptacle to avoid
over-heating.
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
InterrupteJ'
(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.
,/1
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 Service Center
or
by
a qualified elec-
trician.
08-4
Test
the
GFCI
at
least
once a
month.
To
test
the
GFCI:
1.
Connect the main power cord to 120-voltAC.
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
Service Center or by a qualified
electrician. Do not use the system until the
problem has been
cOlTected.
4.
To
restore power push the
RESET
button.
A.
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
LP
gas-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.
A.
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.
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