Starcraft 2005 - Brakes, LP Gas, and Converter Operation; Electric Brake System; LP Gas System Overview; Converter Operation and Maintenance

capability
from
a
low
trickle
charge
to
maximum
output
of
30
amps,
To
access
the
110
volt
AC
circuit
breakers,
the
12
volt
DC
output
fuses,
and
the
battery
to
converter
fuse,
open
down
the
plastic
door.
The
fuse
to
the
far
right
is
the
battery
to
converter
fuse,
NOTE:
Do
not
use
replacement
fuses
with
higher
amperage
ratings.
These
converters
will
not
self
destruct
when
subjected
to
short
circuits
or
overloads.
An
internal
overload/short
circuit
sensor
will
shut
the
converter
down.
Ifthis
overload/shortcircuit
situation
develops
and
12
volt
DC
output
ceases,
determine
the
cause
and
location.
A
short
circuit
will
shut
the
converter
down
instantly,
even
before
a
fuse
is
blown!
A
red
LED
at
any
of
the
fuse
locations
indicates
a
blown
fuse
or
open
12V
circuit
such
as
a
loose
or
cut
wire.
Once
the
fault
is
corrected,
the
converter
will
come
on
again.
If
an
output
fuse
has
been
blown,
replace
it.
When
the
converter
12
volt
DC
output
has
shut
down,
110
volt
AC
will
still
be
available
in
the
camper.
An
AC
input
fuse
is
built
into
the
circuit
board
to
protect
the
converter
board
from
high
AC
voltage
input
spikes.
If
the
AC
input
fuse
blows,
there
will
be
no
12
volt
output,
but
you
will
still
have
110
volt
AC
in
the
camper
recepts.
The
AC
input
fuse
is
replaceable.
The
converter
has
an
automatic
battery
maintenance
Processor
which
keeps
the
battery
charged
while
the
unit
is
plugged
in.
This
prevents
overcharging
of
the
battery
and
also
prevents
sulfating
of
the
battery.
Because
of
circuit
design,
the
converter,
when
not
in
operation,
will
draw
current
from
the
battery
on
an
average
of
10
milliamperes.
Additionally,
the
LP
detector
will
draw
approximately
75
milliamperes.
To
avoid
a
dead
battery
during
long
term
storage
,
which
will
occur
in
10
to
20
days,
depending
on
battery
condition,
disconnect
the
battery
from
the
converter.
This
can
be
accomplished
by
(1)
disconnecting
the
positive
battery
cable,
(2)
pulling
the
20
‘amp
fuse
in
the
battery
to
converter
harness
at
the
battery,
or
(3)
pulling
the
battery
to
converter
fuse
in
the
converter.
This
fuse
is
located
at
the
far
right
end
of
the
fuse
block
in
the
right
face
of
the
converter.
A
red
wire
can
be
seen
coming
into
the
fuse
holder.
When
in
12
volt
mode,
a
refrigerator
operates
on
battory
power
only.
THE
REFRIGERATOR
SHOULD
NEVER
BE
WIRED
TO
OPERATE
FROM
THE
CONVERTER,
as
the
refrigerator
requires
more
power
than
the
converter
can
Supply.
The
12
volt
mode
for
the
refrigerator
is
a
maintenance
mode
only,
to
be
used
only
while
in
transit.
The
refrigerator
could
be
powered
by
an
onboard
battery,
but
only
ifit
is
being
charged
by
the
tow
vehicle.
Preferably,
the
refrigerator
should
be
powered
directly
from
the
tow
vehicle
through
the
chassis
plug.
When
not
in
transit,
the
refrigerator
should
be
in
LP
gas
‘mode,
or
to
110
volt
AC
mode.
See
the
12
volt
schematic
at
the
back
of
this
manual,
NOTE:
AllStarcraft
old-down
campers
havekill
switches
for
the
dome
lights,
furnace
and
refrigerator.
See
Fig.
29.
These
switches
are
mounted
in
a
bracket
which
is
fastened
to
the
fold-over
sink
base
cabinet.
When
the
cabinet
is
set
up
to
use,
12V
power
is
supplied
to
the
dome
lights
and
furnace
through
these
switches.
The
12V
power
to
the
refrigerator
is
cut
off
at
the
same
time
«nrougn
one
or
tnese
switches.
When
the
cabinet
is
in
the
fold
down
or
travel
position,
the
dome
lights
and
furnace
will
not
operate
due
to
the
kill
switches.
cutting
off
the
power
supply.
The
refrigerator
will
then
operate.
from
12V
power
if
supplied
to
the
switch
and
the
refrigerator
switch
to
12V
ON.
Fig, 29. Starcraft kill switches
Fig. 30. Power cord hatch
Electric Brakes
Electric
brakes
are
powered
by
the
tow
vehicle
and
are
actuated
by
an
electronic
controller
mounted
under
the
dash
in
front
of
the
driver.
The
brakes
will
operate
automatically
during
deceleration
or
can
be
hand
operated.
Connection
to
the
trailer
is
provided
for
in
the
car-to-camper
pigtail
and
the
trailer
chassis
harness.
Install
and
adjust
an
electronic
brake
controlleraccording
to
manufacturer
specifications,
See
12
Volt
Schematic.
See,
also,
Service
interval
Chart,
page
29.
LP Gas System
LP
(Liquid
propane)
gasis
an
efficient,
inexpensive,
portable
fuel
that
burns
readily
with
intense
heat.
Itis
used
for
cooking,
heating,
and
refrigeration.
The
LP
gas
systems
are
designed
and
built
to
rigid
standards.
They
are
tested
before
leaving
the
factory
and
with
proper
care
and
maintenance
they
are
safe.
Except
for
simple
connection
tightening,
take
your
unit
to
the
dealer
for
LP
gas
problems.
The
LP
bottle
should
always
be
filled
and
the
regulator
checked
by
an
authorized
LP
supplier.
Read
the
manufacturers’
instructions
before
using
any
LP
gas
appliance.
NOTE:
STARCRAFT
RY,
Inc.
is
not
responsible
for
personal
injury
or
property
damage
resulting
from
improper
use
or
maintenance
of
LP
gas
appliances
or
systems.
LP
gas
has
a
distinctive
odor
(you
might
noti
this as you
c ate
reas.
Iteould
cause
suffocation
or
create
a
fire
hazard.
Your
camper
hasinstalled,
on
he
inside,
an
LP
detector.
Read
theLP
detector
owner's
manual
and
understand
how
it
operates.