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Discovery, Discovery LXE, Pace Arrow, and Pace Arrow LXE
WARNING:
When parking near high
grass, be sure the hot
exhaust does not come into
contact with the grass this
can be a fire hazard. Hot
exhaust pipe or hot exhaust
gases can ignite grass.
CAUTION:
Exhaust extensions add
weight to the generator
exhaust system. Exhaust
piping or manifold damage
can result, allowing Carbon
Monoxide to accumulate or
leak into the motorhome.
Stopping the Generator
Turn off appliances and
disconnect/turn off all AC loads.
Allow the generator to run
unloaded for about a to allow the
engine to cool before shutdown.
Momentarily push the control
switch to the Stop position.
Release the switch. The generator
requires only a momentary stop
signal. It is not necessary to hold
the switch in the stop position.
Powering the Equipment
The AC output of the generator
powers the air conditioners,
inverter, appliances and electrical
outlets of the motorhome. The
number of electrical appliances
that can be operated at any given
time depends upon how much
power is available from the
generator.
If the generator is “overloaded”
or a short circuit causes “over-
current,” either the generator will
shut down or the circuit breaker
will trip. If power consumption,
in total, exceeds the generator
power output, compensation for
temperature and elevation may
be necessary. Operate appliances
in sequence, rather than all at the
same time.
NOTE:
The generator may shut
down when loaded nearly
to full power and an air
conditioner (or other large
motor load) cycles on.
Briefly during start up, an
electric motor can draw
up to three times the rated
power. For this reason it may
be necessary to operate some
appliances in sequence when
air conditioners or other
large motor loads are on.
Compensation for temperature
and elevation may also be necessary.
The generator’s maximum output is
rated at 500 ft. above sea level. The
generator will lose approximately
3.5% of its rated power for every
1000 ft. increase in elevation. High
and low temperatures can also affect
generator output. Power decreases
1% for every 10º F. above 85º F.
Counteract these effects by operating
appliances in sequence rather than at
the same time.
INFORMATION:
The generator may shut
down for reasons other
than an overload. If a
blink code appears on the
control switch, refer to the
OEM manual to obtain an
explanation for the code.
Generator Fuel
There is always a possibility fuel
may be contaminated. Diesel fuel
may contain water or a microbe
growth (black algae).
Any contamination of fuel can
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, there is a short
in the electrical system 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.
Average Fuel
Consumption
Diesel 10,000
Watts (gal/hr)
No Load .1
Half Load .43
Full Load 1.01
020159t
Circuit Breaker on
generator
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