10.2.3 AUTOMATIC POWER TRANSFER SWITCH
This Commander model is equipped with an
automatic power transfer switch that transfers the
electrical load between the shoreline or genera-
tor power source. It automatically transfers all the
load to shoreline whenever it is plugged in. The
shoreline must be unplugged to utilize power from
When the generator is started, the transfer unit by-
passes all electrical loads for 30 to 45 seconds to
allow for easy starting. Then when the generator is
running smoothly, the electrical load is applied.
When the shoreline is plugged in to an outside
power source the transfer unit automatically
switches away from the generator to the shoreline.
If you wish to use the generator only, unplug the
10.2.4 GENERATOR REFUELLING
For the generator, the pick-up tube is located with-
in the main fuel tank. This fuel pick-up is shorter
than the engine pickup tube, to prevent the vehicle
from being without fuel while on site.
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
Do not smoke when refuelling. Keep fl ames,
sparks and smoking material away from fuel or
WARNING
Fig. 10-8 GENERATOR REFUELING (GAS ONLY)