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Your RV is equipped with a 120-volt AC /
30-amp power cord and load center. A
maximum of 30-amps (or 3600 watts) of power
can be consumed at any given time. It may be
necessary to stagger usage of some
appliances to maintain your power usage at
30-amps or lower. The 120-volt AC system
provides power to most of the appliances and
all of the electrical outlets.
120-
VOLT
C
IRCUIT
B
REAKERS
The circuit breaker panel protects the 120-volt
electrical system from overloads, shorts in the
wiring and shorts in the connected
components. When an overload or short
occurs, the circuit breaker will open (or “trip”)
preventing any further flow of electricity and
damage to the RV. If a circuit breaker has been
tripped, shut OFF the connected appliance
(i.e., air conditioner, microwave, etc.) and
allow a brief cooling period. Then reset the
circuit breaker by moving the appropriate
switch OFF and back ON. If the circuit breaker
is continually tripped and no overload is
evident, contact your RV dealer to have the
electrical system tested and repaired. A circuit
breaker identification label is permanently
attached to the inside surface of the 120-volt
load center.
Circuit breakers will not offer
complete protection of the RV electrical
system in the event of a power surge or
voltage spike
.
Maintenance
At the beginning of camping season, inspect
all the circuit breakers. Turn each breaker OFF
and back ON. Have the circuit breakers
replaced as needed. Please contact your RV
dealer for repair assistance when replacing
circuit breakers.
Replacement
30-AMP POWER CORD
The 30-amp detachable power cord is also
commonly referred to as the “shore line power
cord.” This power cord is designed to ground
the RV electrical system through the external
power source receptacle. It is also designed to
carry the voltage and amperage output of most
campground outlets. Occasionally the
electrical service provided by a campground
may experience low or high voltage (i.e.,
surges or spikes). Any prolonged exposure will
shorten the life of the electrical system and
appliances.
Consult your dealer for
recommendations on power surge protection.
Connecting the detachable power cord
Always test the 30-amp external power source
(i.e., the campsite power box or electrical box)
with a ground monitor that uses indicator
lights, before connecting your power cord to it.
If the ground monitor indicates “reverse
polarity” or an “open ground” DO NOT connect
the power cord until the campground staff
corrects their wiring problem.
1. Turn OFF the 120-volt power to the
campground power cord receptacle.
2. Turn OFF the load center main 120-volt
circuit breaker.
3. Carefully extend the entire length of the
power cord (approximately 25’ - 35’ or 7 m -
10 m) to the external power source.
20
SECTION 3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
WARNING
Plugging the shoreline power cord into an
incorrectly rated amperage service could
damage your motorhome electrical system
and result in severe or fatal injury.
WARNING
Replacement circuit breakers must be of
the same voltage, amperage rating and
type. Never use a higher rated replacement
circuit breaker; doing so may cause a fire
by over heating the RV wiring.
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