Jayco 2016 PINNACLE, User Manual

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nverter (If so Equpped)
Your RV may be equipped with a factory-installed inverter that converts 12-volt DC current
to 120-volt AC current. It is important that you familiarize yourself with the inverter function
and operation. The inverter should be “off” when not in use.
The factory-installed inverter is not intended for use with medical device(s).
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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.
Charge Wizard Operation
The built in Charge Wizard will automatically determine
the best mode to charge your battery. It will select
between 3 possible modes of battery charging;
NORMAL, BOOST or STORAGE .
A Green LED (next to the Wizard Mode Button) will
indicate by flashes, which mode the Charge Wizard is
currently using.
NORMAL MODE
: Green LED flashes once per second. Battery is between 50% and 90%
charged. When battery reaches 90% charge, the green LED will flash 2-3 times per second.
Output voltage in this mode is 13.6VDC and converter is safely completing the charge of
the battery.
BOOST MODE: Green LED on solid. Output voltage is 14.4VDC to rapidly charge the
battery up to 90% of full charge.
STORAGE MODE
: Green LED flashes every 6-8 seconds. Output voltage has been
reduced to 13.2VDC, the RV battery is fully charged and converter is maintaining the charge.
Also included is a Wizard Mode Button used to override the Charge Wizard (See MANUAL
MODE
MANUAL MODE: (Not recommended) Operated with the Wizard Mode Button. Refer
to the Power Control Center owner’s manual for further information regarding this mode.
REVERSE BATTERY PROTECTION: If a battery is accidentally hooked up backwards,
the converter will be protected. Easily accessible ATC type fuses will blow when a battery
is connected in reverse. Replace with fuses of the same type and rating. Four reverse
protection fuses (tan in color) are located next to the Wizard Button.