Jayco 2008 Octane ZX, Owner'S Manual

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When you are ready to leave, reverse the
power cord connection process. Use care to
prevent damaging the power cord electrical
connection
pins when connecting or
disconnecting the shore line power cord.
Grasp the plug to remove from the outlet; do
not unplug by pulling on the cord. Be sure to
close the electric cable hatch to prevent water
leaks.
Maintenance
Inspect the power cord for cuts, cracks and
worn insulation. Have the power cord replaced
immediately if these symptoms are noticed.
C
ONVERTER
The converter converts 120-volt AC power to
useable 12-volt DC power when the power
cord is connected to campground power. The
converter has a built-in protective thermal
breaker that will shut down the converter if it
becomes overheated. Overheating can be
caused by operating the converter above its
maximum limit for an extended period of time
or by an obstruction to its ventilation. A portion
of the RV 12-volt load (lights or motors or
both), should be turned OFF to reduce the total
load.
Remove any obstructions to the
converter cooling fins or fan.
Inspection and maintenance
If the converter is not working (or the auxiliary
battery is not charging, if so equipped), check
the reverse polarity fuse(s) located in the
12-volt fuse panel. There are no customer
serviceable parts in the converter. If the
converter box is opened, it will void the OEM
warranty. If you have further concerns contact
your dealer.
GFCI R
ECEPTACLE
O
UTLET
Grounding is your personal protection from
electrical shock. Your RV has a ground fault
current interrupter (GFCI) receptacle outlet
engineered into the 120-volt AC electrical
system. It may have additional outlets wired
through, and protected by, the GFCI. Its
function is to reduce possible injury caused by
electric shock. The GFCI will not protect
against short circuits or overloads.
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SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – 30 AMP
WARNING
PLUG INTO 30-AMP SERVICE ONLY .
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Do not hook up the 30-amp power cord
to any receptacle until you have verified
proper polarity and grounding. Polarity
indicators can be purchased in most
electrical and hardware stores.
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Do not use any cheater plug, adapter or
extension cord to reduce incoming AC
power or break the continuity of the
circuit connected to the grounding pin.
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Do not connect the power cord into an
outlet that is not grounded, or adapt the
30-amp power cord plug to connect it to
a
receptacle for which it is not
designed.
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Do not remove the grounding pin to
connect to a non-grounded receptacle.
Removal of the ground pin disables an
important safety feature designed to
prevent
shock and electrocution
hazards.
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Do not connect the power cord to an
extension cord. Use of an improper
extension cord will cause overheating
of the cord as well as potentially
causing premature failure of the AC
equipment.
It is the responsibility of the owner of the
electrical receptacle to ensure that the
receptacle is properly wired and grounded.
Reverse
polarity and/or improper
grounding of your RV can cause personal
injury or death.
WARNING
The power cord must be fully extended
when in use and not left coiled in the
electrical compartment or on the ground. If
the power cord is left coiled, it may
potentially create enough heat to melt its
protective casing.