Jayco 2012 Jay Feather Ultralite, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 5
TOWABLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - 30 AMP
Connecting the power cord
Always test the 30 amp external power source
(i.e., the campsite power receptacle or
electrical box) with a ground monitor before
connecting your power cord to it. If the ground
monitor indicates 'reverse polarity' or an 'open
ground'
DO NOT
connect the power cord.
1. Turn “off” the load center main 30 amp
120-volt circuit breaker.
2. Carefully extend the entire length of the
power cord (approximately 25’-35’) from
the electric cable hatch to the external
power source.
3. Plug the power cord into the receptacle.
Be sure all the power cord prongs are
properly plugged into the receptacle.
4. Return to your RV and turn “on” the load
center main circuit breaker.
5. To help prevent power surges from
damaging the connected loads, please
follow these instructions when hooking up
to the external power source:
The shore line power cord should be
unplugged when the RV is left unattended.
If something would happen to the
electrical system, this may help limit
potential damage.
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 the power cord from
the outlet; do not unplug it by pulling on the
cord.
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 power converter converts 120-volt AC
power to useable 12-volt DC power when the
shore power cord is connected to an external
power source.
The converter has a built-in protective thermal
breaker that will shut it down should
overheating occur. Overheating can be
caused by operating the converter above its
maximum power output for an extended
period of time, or by an obstruction to its
ventilation air flow. To reduce converter heat
build keep unnecessary 12-volt lights and
motors turned “off”
.
Keep the converter
cooling fins and fan clear of obstructions.
PLUG INTO 30-AMP SERVICE ONLY
.

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.

Do not use any cheater plug, adapter
or extension cord to reconfigure
incoming AC power or break the
continuity of the circuit connected to the
grounding pin.

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.

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.

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
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