Jayco 2016 White Hawk, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 6 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM JAYCO TOWABLE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 recreation vehicle.
T
ESTING THE
C
AMPSITE
P
OWER
C
ONNECTION
The campsite 120-volt power receptacle(s) should always be tested for proper
functionality prior to plugging the recreation vehicle shore power cord into it. DO NOT
plug the shore power cord into a campsite receptacle(s) that has reverse polarity, non-
functioning ground circuits, or that shows outward signs of heat damage. Injury or damage
resulting from connection to malfunctioning or improperly wired power sources is
not
covered by your recreation vehicle warranty.
Campsite 120-volt power receptacles can be tested using a digital multimeter or a
dedicated circuit analyzer. Dedicated circuit analyzers plug directly into the campsite
power receptacle and minimally test for open neutral, open ground, and correct polarity.
Connecting the Power Cord
WARNING

Do not hook up the power cord to any receptacle until you have verified proper
polarity and grounding. Polarity indicators can be purchased in most electrical
and hardware stores.

Do not use any cheater plug, adapter or extension cord to reconfigure incoming
AC power or break the continuity of the circuit connected to the grounding pin.

Do not connect the power cord into an outlet that is not grounded, or adapt the
power cord plug to connect it to a receptacle for which it is not designed.

Do not remove the grounding pin to connect to a non-grounded receptacle.
Removal of the ground pin disables an important safety feature designed to
prevent shock and electrocution hazards.

Do not connect the power cord to an extension cord. Use of an improper
extension cord will cause overheating of the cord as well as potentially causing
premature failure of the AC equipment.
It is the responsibility of the owner of the electrical receptacle to ensure that the
receptacle is properly wired and grounded. Reverse polarity and/or improper
grounding of your RV can cause personal injury or death.
WARNING
Plugging the shoreline power cord into an incorrectly wired power source could
damage the recreation vehicle electrical system and result in severe or fatal injury.