Jayco 2016 Melbourne, Owner'S Manual

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Your motor home is equipped with a diesel powered generator and a generator slide tray.
The generator produces 120/240-volt power compatible with the motor home electrical
system. It can be used to power the entire motor home when 120/240-volt shore power is
not available.
Transfer switch
The generator interfaces with the 120/240-volt electrical system through a transfer switch
that automatically switches between available shore power and generator power. The transfer
switch does not require any manual operation. When the generator is operating, it powers the
inverter/charger which in turn functions as a multi-stage battery charger to charge the house
auxiliary and chassis batteries.
Before starting the generator
1. Make sure the carbon monoxide detector is working.
2. Turn “off” air conditioners and all other 120-volt appliances.
3. Check for fuel, exhaust and coolant leaks.
STOP the generator immediately if there is a fuel, exhaust or coolant leak. Have all
leaks repaired prior to placing the generator back in service.
NOTE: The diesel generator requires 12-volt power from the house
auxiliary batteries to start, and draws diesel fuel to operate from the
chassis fuel tank. If the fuel level in the chassis fuel tank drops to or
below ¼ full, the generator will automatically shut “off” and cannot be
re-started until the fuel tank is filled to above ¼ full.
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.
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