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GFCI Protection
Each coach has a GFCI, Ground Fault Correction Interrupter,
protection receptacle installed into the circuitry. This GFCI device is
designed to protect people from hazards of line to ground electric
shock. The purpose is to reduce possible injury caused by electrical
shock, resulting from faulty insulation, improper polarity and related
to moisture and/or earth ground.
The third “round” pin on the receptacle is very important for this
safety device to function correctly. NEVER cut off this pin. When
using an appliance in the receptacle without this provision, use an
adapter with a pigtail to be attached to the receptacle box to
complete the circuit.
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.
Polarity is extremely important. You should be certain that the
polarity of the external power is not reversed, in order to avoid harm
to appliances and personal electrical shock. Polarity testers may be
purchased in most electrical and hardware stores with the GFCI
tester built in.
During use of the recreational vehicle it is suggested to test this
receptacle once per month. To test press the “TEST” button in. The
“RESET” button should pop out. Power should now be turned off at
this receptacle and any receptacles down line. To restore power
push, then release the “RESET” button.
12-Volt DC System
Most interior lights and appliances receive 12-volt DC power through
converter output and/or the auxiliary battery. Exterior lights and
brakes also use 12-volt DC power from the tow vehicle battery and/
or auxiliary battery through the seven way connecter and wire
attached to the tow vehicle. Following are explanations of various
items.
Converter
The heart of your 12 volt DC system is enclosed inside of load
center, including 12V fuse panel, 120V breaker panel and converter.
Fuse panel may have 6, 9, 12, or 15 fuse positions, depending on
output size of your converter.
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