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The AC output of the generator powers the motorhome air conditioners, the AC
inverter/converter charger, all appliances and items plugged into the electrical
outlets of the motorhome. The number of electrical appliances that can be operated
at any given time depends upon how much power is available from the generator.
If the generator is "overloaded" or a short circuit causes "over current,” the
generator will shut down or the circuit breaker will trip. If power consumption, in
total, exceeds the generator power output, compensation for temperature and
elevation may be necessary. Operate some appliances in sequence rather than all at
the same time.
NOTE: The generator may shut down when it is loaded to nearly full
power and an air conditioner (or other large motor load) cycles on. For
a brief moment during start up an electric motor can draw up to three
times the rated power. For this reason, it may be necessary to operate
some appliances in sequence when air conditioners or other large motor
loads are on.
It is important to remember that air density decreases as altitude increases,
causing the generator engine power to decrease. Power decreases at approximately
3% of the rated power each 1,000 feet (305M) of increase in elevation above sea
level. It may be necessary to operate fewer appliances at the same time when the
camping location is at a higher elevation. For example: 5500 watt generator at
5,000 ft. = 4675 watts net. Temperature also effects maximum output power.
INFORMATION: The generator may shut down for reasons beside
"overloads". A blink code may appear on the control switch. Refer to
the manufacturer's manual to obtain an explanation of the codes.
When refueling there is always a possibility the fuel may be contaminated.
Contamination of fuel affects the performance of the generator. The fuel may
contain water. Any contamination of fuel greatly reduces the total output of the
generator and may cause erratic AC output.
NOTE: The motorhome manufacturer does not cover damage to the
generator caused by fuel contamination, or to appliances due to erratic
AC voltage.
Powering the
Equipment
Generator Fuel
AVERAGE FUEL
CONSUMPTION
No Load
Half Load
Full Load
GAS 5.5kW
(gal./hr.)
0.3
0.6
0.9
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