Jayco 2016 JAY FLIGHT, Owner'S Manual

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JAYCO CAMPING TRAILERS SECTION 6 - ELECTRICALSYSTEM
30 AMP 6-9
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.
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When connecting appliances to the electrical system, remember that 120-volt
power usage is limited to a total of 30 amps. Be mindful of the fact that each
operating appliance collectively places an added load on your 120-volt electrical
system.
An unintentional “trip” of a circuit breaker may occur if you overload the RV’s
and/or campground’s electrical system. The amperage rating of individual
appliances can be calculated by dividing appliance wattage consumed (normally
listed on the appliance) by nominal design voltage (120 for a 120-volt appliance).
For example: 1200 watts divided by 120-volts equals 10 amps.
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Only connect the shore power cord to properly wired 30 amp NEMA TT30
120 volt power receptacles.
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Do not connect the shore power cord to any power receptacle until you have
contacted the campground owner and/or premise attendant to verify proper
shore receptacle polarity and grounding. Polarity indicators can be purchased
in most electrical and hardware stores.
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Do not use a cheater plug, adapter or extension cord to reduce incoming AC
power or to break the continuity of the power cord grounding circuit.
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Do not connect the power cord to an outlet that is not grounded or adapt the
30 amp power cord plug to connect to a receptacle for which it is not
designed.
WARNING
To help prevent power surges from damaging the electrical system and its
connected devices, please follow the instructions listing below when
connecting to shore power.