9-1
9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Your Topaz trailer 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 from
the trailer battery.
The 120 Volt AC System operates from the
outside shoreline connection. It also pro-
vides power to the converter to provide power
to the battery and all 12 volt circuits.
TOPAZ
Closed
Open
Fig. 9-1 SHORELINE STORAGE COMPARTMENT
(TYPICAL)
9.1 120 VOLT AC SYSTEM
When connected to an outside electrical
utility such as that provided by most
campgrounds the converter supplies 12V
power and also charges the trailer battery.
Some equipment, however, depends entirely
on 120 volts from an outside connection.
These include:
1. Roof Air Conditioners
2. Refrigerator (when set to 120 volt)
3. Microwave Oven
4. All 120 Volt Electrical Outlets
5. Coffee Maker
9.1.1 EXTERNAL POWER CORD
(SHORELINE)
The external utility power cord (also called the
“shoreline”) is stored in a compartment on the
outside (location varies) of the trailer.
Do not connect the external power cord until you
have checked with the owner/attendant of the
campground as to proper polarity and grounding.
Improper grounding or reverse polarity can cause
component failure, injury or death.
To connect your trailer to an external power source,
pull the cord through the cord hatch and plug it into
the proper receptacle. Always ensure some slack
is present in the cable.
WARNING
To Next Page
Loading...
