Power Center
Your motorhome is equipped with a power center that includes 120-volt breakers, 12-volt fuses, and
battery charging capability. Your motorhome is also equipped with a transfer switch that
automatically switches between generator power and external power.
AC Distribution Center
When 120-volt AC is connected to power center through commercial power or AC generator, the
120-volt AC circuits are protected by the breakers contained in the AC panel board. 120-volt AC
circuits may be turned off by flipping breaker to indicate "Off." The circuits may be turned on or
reset by flipping breaker to indicate "ON."
GFCI
Each recreation vehicle has a Ground Fault Current Interrupter (Fig. 4-29)
breaker built into the vehicle. This breaker has been designed to reduce the
possible injury caused by electric shock.
An example of ground fault current is the current which would flow
through a person who is using or touching an appliance with faulty
insulation and, at the same time, is in contact with an electrical ground such
as a plumbing fixture, wet floor or earth.
This GFCI breaker will not protect against short circuits or overloads. The
circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical panel, which supplies power to the
circuit, provides this protection.
When the GFCI breaker is tripped, it has interrupted ground fault current caused by such things as
faulty insulation or wet wiring inside an appliance or equipment connected to the circuit. The faulty
equipment should be repaired before it is used again.
This breaker should be tested monthly while the camper is being used. See the manufacturer's
owner's manual for more instructions.
Consumption of 120-Volt Energy
As owners desire and purchase more convenience appliances, remember that your motorhome has a
maximum of 30 amps of incoming power. Keep in mind that each appliance, when used in
conjunction with each other, places an added draw on your 30-amp system. You may periodically
trip a circuit breaker if you exceed the 30-amp capabilities.
Increasing the size of your circuit breakers to accommodate additional appliances is NOT an option.
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WARNING: Do not replace breakers or fuses with any rated at a higher amperage.
Over fusing may cause a fire by over heating the wire.
A main breaker is always the maximum 30-amps incoming power and is located on the left side.
Access to the breakers is located behind the removable panels on the power center.
54 Type C Owner’s Manual
Fig. 4-29
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