CLASS B
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& C MOTORHOME
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10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Your motorhome is equipped with two electrical systems operating on separate voltages - a 12 Volt DC System and a 120
Volt AC System.
The 12 Volt DC System draws its power either from the engine's charging system while driving or from the coach batteries
when parked. An isolator separates the two battery systems to prevent the engine batteries from being drawn down when
parked and the coach system is in use.
The 12 volt system operates only through the 12 volt batteries. The batteries are being charged when the unit is plugged
in and the charge circuit is switched on.
The 120 Volt AC System operates either from the optional 120 Volt generator installed in your motorhome or from the
outside shoreline connection.
10.1 120 VOLT AC SYSTEM
When connected to an outside electrical utility such as that provided by most campgrounds or when running your 120
volt generator, the charger charges the coach batteries which provides 12v power. All equipment that normally is powered
through the battery system is then powered through the converter preventing drain on the batteries.
Some equipment, however, depends entirely on 120 volts from an outside connection or from the optional 120 volt generator.
These include:
1. Roof Air Conditioner
2. Refrigerator (when set to 120 volt)
3. Microwave Oven
4. All 120 Volt Electrical Outlets
10.1.1 EXTERNAL POWER CORD (SHORELINE)
The external utility power cord (also called the “shoreline”) is stored in the compartment on the left (driver's) side of the
motorhome.
To connect your motorhome to an external power source, pull the cord through the cord hatch and plug it into the
proper receptacle. Your motorhome is equipped with a 30-amp shoreline service.
Do not connect the external power cord until you
have checked with the owner/attendant of the cam-
pground as to proper polarity and grounding.
Improper grounding or reverse polarity can cause
component failure, injury or death.
WARNING
SHORELINE STORAGE
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