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overheating occur. Overheating can be caused by operating the converter above its maximum
power output for an extended period of time, or by an obstruction to its ventilation air ow.
To reduce converter heat build, keep unnecessary 12-volt lights and motors turned “off”.
Keep the converters cooling ns and fan clear of obstructions.
Charge Wizard Operation
The built in Charge Wizard will automatically determine the
best mode to charge your battery. It will select between 3
possible modes of battery charging; NORMAL, BOOST or
STORAGE.
A Green LED (next to the Wizard Mode Button) will indicate
by ashes, which mode the Charge Wizard is currently using.
NORMAL MODE: Green LED ashes once per second.
Battery is between 50% and 90% charged. When battery
reaches 90% charge, the green LED will ash 2-3 times per
second. Output voltage in this mode is 13.6VDC and converter is
safely completing the charge of the battery.
BOOST MODE: Green LED on solid. Output voltage is 14.4VDC to rapidly charge the
battery up to 90% of full charge.
STORAGE MODE: Green LED ashes every 6-8 seconds. Output voltage has been
reduced to 13.2VDC, the RV battery is fully charged and converter is maintaining the charge.
Also included is a Wizard Mode Button used to override the Charge Wizard (See MANUAL
MODE).
MANUAL MODE: (Not recommended) Operated with the Wizard Mode Button. Refer
to the Power Control Center owner’s manual for further information regarding this mode.
REVERSE BATTERY PROTECTION: If a battery is accidentally hooked up backwards,
the converter will be protected. Easily accessible ATC type fuses will blow when a battery
is connected in reverse. Replace with fuses of the same type and rating. Four reverse
protection fuses (tan in color) are located next to the Wizard Button.
Inspection and maintenance
If the 12-volt power converter is not working (auxiliary battery not being charged) check
the reverse polarity fuse(s) in the Load Center. There are no customer serviceable parts
inside the converter case and the manufacturer’s warranty will be void if the case has been
removed. If you have further concerns contact your dealer.
Wizard Button & Reverse
Protection Fuses
12-volt dc systeM
The majority of your motor home lighting is powered by 12-volt electricity. The 12-volt DC
system is composed of components that will operate when the following conditions are met:
Power is supplied by the chassis alternator when the chassis engine is running.
The power converter will supply interior 12-volt DC power when the shore power cord
is plugged into a 120-volt external power source. The converter will also charge the
house batteries in most situations.
The house batteries power many interior 12-volt components including the lighting
xtures, water pump, 12-volt motors, 12-volt appliances, etc, when the motorhome is
not connected to a 120 volt power source.
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