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SECTION 6 ELECTRICAL
Your coach is equipped with an electrical
system consisting of two separate voltages; a 12-
volt DC system and a 110-volt AC system. The
12-volt system consists of two internal power
sources, while the 110-volt system is operated
from an outside power source or the optional
110-volt generator. All systems operate through a
single power converter control center to provide
electrical power to the motor home.
ELECTRICAL CAUTIONS
•
Careless handling of electrical components
can be fatal. Never touch or use electrical
components or appliances while feet are bare,
while hands are wet, or while standing in
water or on wet ground.
•
Improper grounding of the vehicle can cause
personal injury. Do not plug the utility power
cord into an outlet which is not grounded and
do not adapt the plug to connect to a receptacle
for which it is not designed.
•
Do not attach an extension cord to the utility
power cord.
•
Be sure that all electrical appliances to be used
contain 3-prong plugs for proper grounding.
•
Avoid overloading electrical circuits. Replace
fuses or circuit breakers with those of the
same size and amperage rating only. Never
use a higher rated fuse or breaker.
•
Use caution when handling or working near
electrical storage batteries. Always remove
jewelry and wear protective clothing and eye
covering. Avoid creating sparks.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – 110V
AC
The 110-volt system operates from the
shoreline cord connected to an outside 110-volt
utility service such as those at campgrounds, or
from the 110-volt generator. When the shoreline
cord is connected to an outside power source, or
when the generator is in operation, the power
converter automatically changes a portion of the
110-volt current to 12-volt DC current. All
equipment in the motor home that is normally
powered by the auxiliary batteries is then
powered through the converter.
In addition, the following equipment is
entirely dependent on 110-volt current: roof air
conditioner, refrigerator (when placed in AC
mode), microwave oven, and any 110-volt
electrical equipment used at convenience outlets.
EXTERNAL POWER CORD
(Shoreline)
The external power cord (commonly referred
to as a “shoreline”) is stored in the utility
compartment on the left (driver’s) side of the
coach.
The power cord is designed to ground the
electrical system through the receptacle. It is also
designed to carry the amperage output of most
camground outlets. If the electrical receptacle to
be used is designed to mate with the prongs of the
power cord plug, the electrical connection can be
expected to carry rated load.
WARNING
Do not
connect the external power cord
to any receptacle
until
you have
contacted the owner and/or attendant of
the premises to verify proper polarity and
grounding.
It is the responsibility of the owner of the
electrical receptacle to ensure that the
receptacle is properly wired and
grounded.
Reverse polarity and improper grounding
of the vehicle can cause personal injury or
death.
