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Discovery, Discovery LXE, Pace Arrow, and Pace Arrow LXE
Current - The rate of ow of
electricity or the movement rate
of electrons along a conductor.
It is comparable to the ow
of a stream of water. The unit
of measure for current is the
ampere.
Cut-In Pressure - The pressure
level in the air system supply
tank that triggers the compressor
load cycle.
Cut-Out Pressure - The
pressure level in the air system
supply tank which triggers the
compressor unload cycle.
Cycle - A battery discharge and
subsequent recharge equals one
cycle.
Desiccant - A granular substance
that has a high afnity for water
and is used to retain moisture
from the air stream owing
through the air dryer cartridge.
DC Electricity - Direct current
also known as battery power.
Direct Current (DC) - Type
of current that travels in one
direction. This type of current
can be stored in a battery bank.
Drain Trap - This is a curve that
is in all drains. Water is trapped
in the curve and this creates a
barrier so tank odors cannot
escape through the drain. Also
called a “P-Trap.”
Dry Camping - Camping in the
motorhome when there is no city
water hook-up or shore power.
In other words, using only the
water and power that is in the
motorhome and not from another
source.
Drying Cycle - The time during
which the air dryer cools, lters
and removes moisture from
the air delivered by the air
compressor. The drying cycle
begins and ends the same as the
compressor load cycle.
Dump Station - A site where the
waste (grey) and sewage (black)
tanks can be drained. In most
states it is illegal to drain waste
tanks anywhere other than at a
dump station.
Dump Valve - Another name for
the T-handle valve used to drain
the sewage (black) and waste
(grey) tanks.
Escape (Egress) Window - The
formal name for the emergency
exit window located in the
motorhome. Egress windows are
identied by their red handles.
Full Hook-Up Site - A
campground that has city water,
shore power and sewer hook-ups
or connections available.
Grey Water - Term associated
with the waste water holding
tank. Water from the sink drains,
the shower and the washer-dryer
(if equipped) go into this tank.
House Battery - Powers 12 Volt
DC lights and accessories inside
motorhome.
HVAC - Heating, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning.
LED (Light Emitting Diode) -
Indicator light.
Liquid Lead Acid Battery
(LLA) -
A type of battery that uses
liquid as an electrolyte. This
type of battery requires periodic
maintenance such as cleaning
the connections and checking the
electrolyte level.
Low Point Drain - The lowest
point in the plumbing. Drains
are placed here so water will
drain out of the lower end of
the motorhome. Drains must be
closed when the water tank is
lled.
OEM - Term for Original
Equipment Manufacturer.
OHM - A unit for measuring
electrical resistances.