Jayco Escapade 2006, Owner'S Manual

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NEVER remove the grounding pin to connect a non-grounded,
two-prong receptacle. Any deviation from this will potentially cause a
fire from overheating.
POWER CENTER
Your motorhome is equipped with a power center that includes 120-volt breakers, 12-volt
fuses and battery charging capability. Your motorhome is equipped with a transfer switch
that automatically switches between generator power and external power when the
optional generator is ordered.
AC DISTRIBUTION CENTER
When 120-volt AC is connected to the power center through an external power source or
generator, the 120-volt AC circuits are activated. These circuits are protected by circuit
breakers contained in the AC load center. 120-volt AC circuits may be turned off by
flipping the circuit breaker to indicate “OFF”. The circuits may be turned on or reset by
flipping the breaker to indicate “ON”.
GFCI
I
WARNING: Make sure you read, understand and follow all
instructions supplied by the GFCI receptacle manufacturer with your
RV. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to death or serious
injury from shock or electrocution.
Each motorhome has a GFCI receptacle installed. These initials mean “Ground Fault
Current Interrupter.” This special receptacle has been designed to reduce the possible
injury caused by electrical shock.
An example of ground fault current is the current which would flow through a person who
is using or touching an appliance with faulty insulation and, at the same time, is in contact
with an electrical ground such as a plumbing fixture, wet floor, or earth.
When this GFCI receptacle is tripped, it has interrupted ground fault current caused by such
things as faulty insulation or wet wiring inside some appliance or equipment connected to
the circuit. The faulty equipment should be repaired before is it used again.
This GFCI receptacle will not protect against short circuits or overloads. The circuit
breaker or fuse in the electrical panel which supplies power to the circuit provides this
protection.
This GFCI receptacle should be tested monthly while the motorhome is being used.
Testing Instructions
1. Plug a 120-volt electrical device into the receptacle on the face of the GFCI.
2. Push and release the RESET button.
3. The 120-volt electrical device should operator at this time.
4. Press the TEST button.
5. The RESET button should pop out indicating it has been “tripped” and the
120-volt electrical device should cease operating. (If the GFCI is manufactured
with an indicator light, the light should glow when the GFCI has tripped.)
70 Granite Ridge/Greyhawk/Escapade Type C Motorhome
Utilities & Systems