Jayco SENECA, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – 50 AMP
Before starting the generator
1. Make sure the carbon monoxide detector
is working.
2. Turn “off” air conditioners and all other
appliances.
3. Check for fuel, exhaust and coolant leaks.
STOP the generator immediately if there is
a fuel, exhaust or coolant leak and have it
repaired!
To start the generator manually
1. A remote start/stop switch is located
inside the motor home. A second
start/stop switch is located on the
generator.
2. Press the operation control switch to start
the generator. (Depending on how cold it
is, preheat can take up to 15 seconds).
3. The hour meter will monitor minutes of
usage when the generator is running.
For top performance and engine life,
especially in colder weather, let the genset
engine warm up for two minutes before
connecting (turning “on”) appliances.
CARBON MONOXIDE IS DEADLY!
Do
not run the genset when your motor home
is indoors or in a confined space.
Asphyxiation or carbon monoxide
poisoning hazards exist whenever
generator exhaust gasses can accumulate. Automatic Generator Start (AGS) system
(if so equipped)
When enabled, the AGS system will
automatically start and stop the generator
according to operator or factory selected
parameters. It can also be used as a manual
generator start/stop switch.
1. The AGS system has been set up and
tested using default values for the factory-
installed generator. Consult the
manufacturer’s manual for operator
programming information.
2. The AGS system is enabled by pressing
the SUTO GEN key followed by pressing
the ENTER key on the face of the Energy
Command control panel
3. The AGS system will not operate unless
the battery disconnect switch is “on”.
Excessive cranking can overheat and
damage the generator starter motor. Do
not crank for more than 20 seconds at a
time. Wait at least two minutes before
trying again. If the genset does not start
after the third try, refer to the generator
manufacturer’s user manual for more
information.
4. The factory-installed AGS system will not
start the generator when shore power is
connected to the motor home. If shore
power is connected to the motor home
when the AGS has started the generator,
the generator will stop.
5. The AGS system as installed will be
disabled anytime the chassis ignition key
is cycled to either the “on” or “off” position.
The AGS may be manually re-enabled
after an ignition key cycle.
6. The AGS system, when enabled, and with
the above conditions met, can start and
stop the generator according to:

front air conditioner call to run

rear air conditioner call to run

coach battery low charge level

coach battery charge level prior to

camp ground quiet time (when AGS is
set to quiet time “on” mode).
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