Electrical Systems - House
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D I P L O M A T
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The motorhome 120/240 Volt AC system can be operated from three
different power sources.
Shore power
is the most efficient and should be used
whenever possible. The
on board generator
has a limited amount of 120 Volts
AC output power. This can be used when shore power is unavailable. The
inverter/converter
supplies silent AC power by the use of the motorhome’s
house batteries. This source has limited AC power output and should be used
sparingly.
The motorhome 120 Volt AC circuit breaker panel is supplied with power
from two different sources:
50 amp shore power cord or the on board gener-
ator.
The selection of the power source being used is done automatically by
the use of an automatic electrical switching device known as a transfer switch.
The motorhome is equipped with a shore power cord. The electrical cord
connects the motorhome to outside electrical services. Shore power service is
the most efficient source of electrical power and should be used as the primary
source. The end of the shore power cord is 50 AMP 220 Volt. Many facilities
are equipped with this power service. When this type of power service is not
available, electrical adapters will be required to allow a proper and safe con-
nection to the electrical service supply.
NOTE: In many instances 50 amp shore service is not available
and care will have to be used when operating the appliances and
using the outlets so as not to overload the shore power service
being used.
The generator can be selected for use when AC shore power is not avail-
able. The motorhome’s on board generator has limited 120 Volt AC power out-
put capabilities. The generator maximum amount of output power is specified
in watts, which is calculated at an elevation of 500 feet above sea level. The
figure will decrease with a higher altitude. Temperature also affects total maxi-
mum output. Fuel consumption is based upon a percentage of AC electrical
load applied to the generator. When using the generator, care will have to be
taken when operating appliances and outlets so as not to overload the genera-
tor.
INTRODUCTION
Shore Power
Generator
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