Gulf Stream 8404 WFD, Owner'S Manual

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15
Components Amperage
Roof air conditioners (each) 15
Electric water heater 12
Microwaves 15
Hair dryer 2
Washer/dryer 10
Vacuum 5
TV
1.0
VCR 1.0
Engine block heater 10
Heart Inverter/Charger 22
Magnetek charger 14
Refrigerators 3.5
Space heaters 10-15
110-volt lamp 1.0
Power Converter
Your vehicle is equipped with an electrical power
converter that changes 110-volt power to 12-volt power
to run 12-volt powered appliances in your vehicle. It
gets the 110-volt power by way of the shoreline or the
optional generator. The power converter will be
located either under the side of the rear bed or under
the refrigerator (FIG. 6).
(FIG. 6) 45 AMP CONVERTER PANEL
The circuits in the vehicle are protected by circuit
breakers and fuses. Locate the converter and see
where the fuses are located. If you blow a fuse, turn
off the appliance. Unplug the fuse. Check the fuse for
breakage and replace it with a new fuse of the proper
rating. If the fuse continues to fail, contact your
nearest dealer. NEVER REPLACE A FUSE WITH A
HIGHER RATED FUSE THAN WHAT IS
DESIGNATED.
Ground Fault Interrupter
Your unit is equipped with a Ground Fault Interrupter
that will stop the current in the event of a short. Refer
to your manufacturer’s owner’s manual on how to reset
the GFI (FIG. 8)
(FIG. 8) GFI RECEPTACLE
Automotive 12-volt system
The vehicle’s alternator provides power to charge both
the automotive 12-volt battery and the coach “house”
batteries. An isolator relay system prevents the RV
battery from draining the automotive battery.
Review the isolator relay system manufacturer’s
owner’s manual for specific information on this system
The automotive battery provides power to start and run
the vehicle’s ignitions system and various automotive
lights and accessories.
The alternator charges the RV battery that, in turn,
powers all the appliances and equipment in the
“house” portion of the vehicle that use 12-volts. These
include the furnace blower, refrigerator, water heater
ignition, and the water pump. The RV battery is
charged through the power converter whenever the
vehicle is using a shoreline connection or when a
generator is used. The Chassis battery is only charged
when the vehicle is running.
NOTE: KEEP IN MIND WHAT APPLIANCES/
EQUIPMENT YOU HAVE TURNED ON WHEN YOU
ARE WORKING OFF THE RV BATTERY ALONE.
SOME EQUIPMENT DRAINS POWER AT A MUCH
GREATER RATE THAN OTHERS