Leisure UNITY 2017 - Generator Safety; Automatic Power Transfer Switch

Unity Motorhome
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Electrical System Operation
Generator Safety
Electrical
Exercise extreme care and caution when
handling the generator and its components.
Carelessness can be dangerous and even
fatal.
Never touch any electrical leads, equipment,
or appliances when your hands are wet or
when you are standing on wet ground or in
water.
Do NOT attempt to repair the generator
yourself. Have all service and repairs
performed at an authorized service center
only.
Never check the generator oil level while the
generator engine is running.
Asphyxiation
All internal combustion engines produce
carbon monoxide (CO) gas fumes when
running. This gas is poisonous, colorless,
odorless, tasteless, and is lighter than air.
1. Do not run the generator and an intake vent
fan at the same time. This could draw gases
into the motorhome.
2. Do not open windows or vents on the side
where the generator exhaust pipes are
located.
3. Park so the wind carries exhaust gases away
from the motorhome. Be aware of potential
gas fumes from other nearby vehicles.
4. Do not operate the generator if there are
any obstructions such as vegetation, snow,
buildings, etc., which could deect gas
fumes under or into the motorhome.
Automatic Power Transfer Switch
Automatic Switch Over
Start the generator to automatically switch over
from 120 volt AC shore power to generator
power.
Built-in Delay
A 20–30 second delay prevents the generator
from starting while under load. This delay allows
the generator to have the required amount of
warm-up time before transferring power.
This switch automatically transfers power when
switching between 120 volt shore power and
generator power, and prevents damage to any
circuitry if the shore power and generator are
inadvertently operated simultaneously.
NOTICE
Always verify that appliances are turned off
before starting or stopping the generator.
Do NOT start the generator while it is under
load. Ensuring all appliances are in the off
position will help prolong the life of these
systems.
Warning
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