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SECTION
4
Living Quarters, LP and Electrical
CONNECTING TO AN OUTSIDE
POWER SOURCE
A 30 amp or 50 amp power cord is provided
to connect the RV to a grounded power
source. The electric utility service connection
is located on the driver’s side, near the rear.
The power cord is stored inside the electric
utility service compartment. (Depending upon
the type of RV you have, the power cord will
either be permenantly mounted or detachable.)
NEVER
USE A TWO WIRE EXTENSION CORD, A CHEATER
ADAPTER WITH THE GROUND PIN REMOVED, OR PUT
A LOWER AMPERAGE PLUG ON YOUR POWER CORD IN
PLACE OF THE MOLDED PLUG.
GENERAL ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
The electrical power supply provided for the recreational
vehicle is a dual system, operating with 110 volt AC and/or
12 volt DC. The 110 volt power may be provided by either
connecting the recreational vehicle to an outside power
source when parked, or by use of a recreational vehicle
generator. When the 110 volt system is operational, power
also passes through a system converter, allowing the full use
of all 12 volt functions in the recreational vehicle.
110 volt functions in the recreational vehicle include the
refrigerator, ice maker, roof mounted air conditioner(s), TV
and VCP, microwave over, converter, outlets for 110 volt
operated conveniences, and some lights. the refrigerator also
has the option of running on LP gas when 110 volt power
is not available. All other electrical functions in the RV are
supplied with 12 volt power.
When it is not possible to access 110 volt power, the 12 volt
system functions can be supplied by the auxiliary batteries.
The auxiliary batteries are recharged by the power converter
when the recreational vehicle is attached to an outside 110
volt power source, or by the generator when it is running.
CONNECTING TO
AN OUTSIDE POWER SOURCE
A 30 or 50 amp shoreline power cord is provided to attach
the recreational vehicle to a grounded power source. In most
cases the electric utility service connection is located on the
driver’s side of the RV near the rear, depending on the model
you have. The power cord is stored inside the electric utility
service compartment. The electric utility service door has a
slot with a cover that can be moved to the side, allowing the
power cord to be used and the door to be closed and locked
for security. NEVER use a two wire extension cord, a cheater
adapter with the ground pin removed, or put a lower amperage
plug on your power cord in place of the molded plug.
NOTE:
THE ALARM MAY SOUND AT TIMES WHEN NO LP
GAS IS PRESENT DUE TO HOUSEHOLD PRODUCT USE
SUCH AS AEROSOL HAIRSPRAY, CERTAIN CLEANERS,
ADHESIVES, ALCOHOL, ETC.
Bright
Idea
TIP:
TO HELP AVOID A
FALSE ALARM, BE
SURE TO WELL
VENTILATE THE
AREAS WHERE
THESE PRODUCTS
ARE IN USE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Connecting the power cord to a non-
grounded or improperly grounded
power source can result in a dangerous
and possibly fatal electric shock.
The electrical power supply provided for the
recreational vehicle is a dual system, operating
with 110 volt AC and/or 12 volt DC.
The 110 volt power may be provided by either
connecting the recreational vehicle to an
outside power source when parked, or by use of
a recreational vehicle generator. When the 110 volt system is
operational, power also passes through a system converter,
allowing the full use of all 12 volt functions in the RV. Some
110 volt functions in the RV may include:
Refrigerator
Ice-maker
Roof-mounted
air conditioner/s
TV
Microwave
Converter
Electrical outlets
Some lights
DVD, VCR, Radio
The refrigerator also has the option of running on LP gas
when 110 volt power is not available. When not connected
to 110 volt power, the 12 volt system functions can be
supplied by the batteries. Batteries are recharged by the
power converter when the RV is attached to an outside 110
volt power source, or by the generator. (Be sure you turn the
power switch ON; the generator will not charge the batteries
or otherwise operate when the power switch is in the OFF
position.)
RISK OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DANGER
OF
DEATH
DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
‘WARNING’ indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.