Jayco 2016 Melbourne, Owner'S Manual

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e
lectrical
S
yStem
c
ontrols And
s
Witches
Your motor home is equipped with a Command Center that allows you to monitor several
systems from one location. For your convenience, the Command Center is located near
the kitchen area. More information on the controls located in the Command Center will be
discussed throughout this manual.
Gfci r
eceptAcle
Grounding is your personal protection from electrical shock. Each recreation vehicle has a
ground fault current interrupter (GFCI) engineered into the electrical system. This device
has been designed to reduce the possible injury caused by electric shock. The GFCI will not
protect against short circuits or circuit overloads.
Test all GFCI receptacles monthly
Push in the GFCI “TEST” button. The GFCI “RESET” button should pop out indicating
the GFCI receptacle has been “tripped” and interrupted 120-volt power.
Push in the GFCI “RESET” button to restore 120-volt power. Contact your t
independent dealer for assistance if the GFCI “RESET” button does not restore 120-
volt power and pops back out.
A “tripped” GFCI breaker indicates that abnormally high 120-volt current flow (a ground
fault) was detected through the electrical system grounding circuit. A fault condition can
be caused by faulty wire insulation, wet wiring inside an appliance, or faulty electrical
equipment connected to the circuit, etc. All ground faults must be repaired before use of the
motor home.
120-
volt
(30 AMp) Ac s
ysteM
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quipped
)
Your recreation vehicle may be equipped with a 30 amp 120-volt 60hz AC electrical system.
The entire system is designed to operate on 1 leg of 120-volt power at a maximum current
flow of 30 amperes. Depending on your model, the 30 Amp input will look like one of the
two examples shown here.
Exposure to voltages higher or lower than a nominal 120-volts will damage or shorten the
service life of the electrical system and appliances. The 30 amp 120-volt 60hz AC electrical
system can be powered by the 120-volt 60hz utilities found in RV campgrounds or by 120-
volt 60hz generator power.
The following electrical components will only operate when your motorhome is connected
to shore or generator power: 120 to 12-volt power converter, air conditioner, refrigerator,
microwave oven, television(s), home theater system(s), electric water heater, washer, dryer,
fireplace, and appliances plugged into convenience receptacles.
Circuit breakers and fuses will not offer complete protection of the electrical
system in the event of power surge or voltage spike.
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Make certain the external power source you connect the power cord to is a
properly wired 30 amp NEMA TT-30 RV receptacle and not 240 volt AC.
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