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Always test the external power source (i.e., the campsite power receptacle or electrical box)
with a ground monitor before connecting your power cord to it. If the ground monitor indi-
cates ‘reverse polarity’ or an ‘open ground’ connect the power cord.
Regularly inspect the shore power cord for cuts, cracks, worn insulation and other damage.
Have the power cord replaced immediately if problems exist.
When connecting appliances to the electrical system, 120-volt power usage is limited to a
total of 30 amps. Operating appliances collectively places an added load on your 120-volt
electrical system.
A circuit breaker “trip” may occur if you overload the recreation vehicle and/or campground
electrical system. The amperage rating of individual appliances can be calculated by divid-
ing appliance wattage consumed (normally listed on the appliance) by nominal design volt-
age (120 for a 120-volt appliance). For example: 1200 watts divided by 120-volts equals
10 amps.
Generator
Your motorhome may be equipped with an LP or diesel powered generator. In certain gaso-
line engine motorhomes, the generator will be gasoline powered as well. The generator
produces 120/240-volt power compatible with the motorhome electrical system. It can be
used to power the entire motorhome when 120/240-volt shore power is not available.
Vegatouch systems include an AGS screen to program your generator to automatically start
and stop at specied times. The AGS button is located on the Home screen of the Vegatouch
display. Please refer to your Vegatouch User Guide in your warranty portfolio.
For more information see the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) section.
1. Make sure the carbon monoxide detector is working.
2. Turn o air conditioners and all other 120-volt appliances.
3. Check for fuel, exhaust and coolant leaks.
Certain Class A motorhomes may be equipped with a Vegatouch
touchscreen system. The generator instructions can be found in the Vega-
touch User Guide included in your warranty portfolio or online at http://www.
reyint.com.
The diesel (or gas) generator requires 12-volt power from the
house auxiliary batteries to start, and draws diesel fuel (or gas) to operate
from the chassis fuel tank. If the fuel level in the chassis fuel tank drops
to or below ¼ full, the generator will automatically shut off and cannot be
re-started until the fuel tank is lled to above ¼ full.
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