Jayco 2014 Melbourne Class C, User Manual

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CLASS C MOTORHOME SECTION 6 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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To start the generator manually
1. A remote start/stop switch is located inside the motor home. A second
start/stop switch is located on the generator.
2. Press the operation control switch to start the generator. (Depending on how
cold it is, preheat can take up to 15 seconds).
3. The hour meter will monitor minutes of usage when the generator is running.
For top performance and engine life, especially in colder weather, let the genset
engine warm up for two minutes before connecting (turning “on”) appliances.
Automatic Generator Start (AGS) system (if so equipped)
When enabled, the AGS system will automatically start and stop the generator
according to operator or factory selected parameters. It can also be used as a
manual generator start/stop switch.
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE IS DEADLY! Do not run the generator when your
motor home is indoors or in a confined space. Asphyxiation or carbon
monoxide poisoning hazards exist whenever generator exhaust gasses can
accumulate.
CAUTION
Excessive cranking can overheat and damage the generator starter motor. Do
not crank for more than 20 seconds at a time. Wait at least two minutes
before trying again. If the generator does not start after the third try, refer to
the generator manufacturer’s user manual for more information.
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE IS DEADLY! MOVING PARTS AND ELECTRICITY
can cause severe personal injury or death. To reduce exposure to these
hazards,
always disable AGS before:

Sleeping in vehicle, unless vehicle has a working CARBON MONOXIDE
detector.

Parking vehicle in garage or confined space.

Parking vehicle for storage.

Servicing vehicle for storage.

Servicing generator.

Servicing batteries.

Servicing appliances or electrical systems.

Fueling the vehicle.
DO NOT run the generator or use the AGS AUTO ON or QUIET ON
modes when your RV is indoors or in a confined space
. Asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning hazards exist whenever generator exhaust
gasses can accumulate.