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Outside air movement can carry exhaust gases inside
the vehicle through windows or other openings remote
from the exhaust opening. Operate the engine (s) only
when safe dispersion of exhaust gases can be
assured, and monitor outside conditions to be sure that
exhaust continues to be dispersed safely.
Do not under any circumstances operate the generator
while sleeping. You would not be able to monitor
outside conditions to assure that generator exhaust
does not enter the interior, and you would not be alert
to exhaust odors or symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Do not operate the generator when parked in or near
high grass or brush areas. Exhaust heat may cause a
fire.
Do not use the generator as an emergency power
source to a residential or industrial utility line. Such
operation could cause death or serious injury to
workers for utility companies. Such use is unlawful in
some states.
Check the generator exhaust system after every eight
(8) hours of operation and whenever the system or
camper structure may have been damaged, and repair
any leaks or obstructions before further
operation.
Do not modify the generator installation or exhaust
system in any way.
Disconnect the generator starting battery before
performing any maintenance on the generator.
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Specific maintenance requirements are outlined in the
Generator Owner’s Manual supplied with the camper.
Follow these guidelines and /or refer to your dealer for
assistance.
GENERATOR/ELECTRICAL COMPONENT
INCOMPATIBILITY
Your generator has been carefully matched to the
electrical components and appliances installed in your
camper. Adding or changing the type of any electrical
component to another type or size can cause an
incompatibility with the generator circuitry. This can
cause the generator or added component not to
function properly.
LOADING THE GENERATOR
The generator can power AC motors, air conditioners,
AC/DC converters and other appliances. How much
load can be serviced depends upon the generator
power rating, temperature and altitude. The generator
will shut down or its circuit breakers will trip if the sum
of the loads exceeds the generator’s power. Allow the
air conditioner to operate on the thermostat setting. If
manually operated, it may cause an overload condition.
Applying excessively high electrical loads may damage
the generator and may shorten its life.
To avoid overloading the generator, add up the rated
watts of all electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor
loads the generator will power at one time. This total
should not be greater than the wattage capacity of the
generator. If an electrical device nameplate gives only
volts and amps, multiply volts time’s amps to obtain
watts (volts x amps = watts). Some electric motors
require more watts of power (or amps of current) for
starting than for continuous operation.
TYPICAL APPLIANCE LOADS
Appliance
Load (Watts)
Load (Amps)
Air Conditioner
1400-2000
12-17
Blender
600
5.50
Coffee Maker
550-750
4-6.50
Computer
50-100
.05-.90
Converter
300-350
2-3
Curling Iron
20-50
.20-.50
Electric Blanket
50-200
.50-1.50
Electric Frying Pan
1000-1500
8-13
Hair Dryer
800-1500
7-13
Iron
500-1200
4-10
Microwave
1000-1500
8-13
Refrigerator
600-1000
5-8
Television
200-600
1.50-4
Toaster
750-1200
6.50-10
VCR/DVD Player
150-200
1-1.50
POWER VS. ALTITUDE
Note also that air density decreases as altitude and
ambient air temperature increase, causing the
generator power to decrease. Power decreases
approximately 3.5 percent of rated power for each 1000
feet of increase in elevation and 1 percent each 10
°
F
(5.6
°
C) rise in temperature above 85
°
F (29
°
C).
Elevation above
Maximum Power
Sea Level
Up to 500 feet
2500 watts (rated)
2500 feet
2325 watts
5500 feet
2063 watts
above 5500 feet
2063 watts minus 87 watts
each 1000 ft
Specific maintenance requirements are outlined in the
Generator Owner’s Manual supplied with the camper.
Follow these guidelines and/or refer to your Lance Dealer
for assistance.
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