Monaco 2008 Knight, Owner'S Manual

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2008 knight
elecTrical sysTem - house — 8
Another common adapter is a 30 to 20 Amp
adapter. This type of connector adapts the 30
Amp shore cord to a 20 Amp shore power outlet.
Always install the adapter to the cord prior to
making the connection to the outlet.
CAUTION
If shore power service is limited to 15
or 20 Amps, use of light duty extension
cords and electrical adapters will
create a voltage loss through the cord
and at each electrical connection. Line
voltage loss and the resistance at each
electrical connection can be a hazardous
combination. Damage to sensitive
electronic equipment may result!
WARNING
Avoid the risk of electrical shock or
component damage by disconnecting
from shore power during electrical
storm activity. Use the inverter/charger
or start the generator if AC power is
needed.
NOTE
Three types of shore power outlets
most commonly used are shown in the
illustration.
WARNING
Before working on the electrical system,
disconnect from shore power and turn
off the inverter/charger. Disconnect
the negative 12 Volt DC battery cables
at the batteries. Remove rings, metal
watch bands and other metal jewelry
before working around batteries and
connectors. Use caution when working
with metal tools. If the tool contacts a
battery terminal or metal connected to
it, a short circuit could occur causing
personal injury, explosion or fire.
Manual Cord Reel
The cord reel will coil
and stow the shore cord.
Use the hand crank to
retract the power cord.
To extend power cord,
pull out. Extend only
as much power cord as
required to reach the
outlet. The cord should
not be taut, but slightly
slack.
tranSfer SWItcH
The transfer switch will
automatically transfer AC
power from the shore power
cord or generator through
the transfer switch to the
120/240 Volt AC breaker
panel.
In the event both shore and generator power
are available, generator power will override
shore power after a 30 second delay. This allows
the generator time to warm up before applying
an AC load.
Once the generator is shut down, shore power
will be available after a two second delay.
NOTE
The shore cord is NOT electrically
connected to the generator. When the
generator is operating, the electrical
contacts of the shore cord are not
electrically energized.
NOTE
To prevent damage to transfer switch
contacts, discontinue appliance
operation and turn off auxiliary
electrical loads operated by outlets
before connecting/disconnecting
shore power or starting/stopping the
generator.
generator - 120 ac DIeSel
The generator is located in the front
compartment of the motorhome. To open the
compartment, hold the door and push in on the
two locking tabs. Gently lower the door open.
The door is secured by chains on the side.
To operate the generator the house battery
disconnect switch must be on.
NOTE
For detailed operating instructions and
information refer to the generator OEM
manual.
060121c
060174
Typical 30 - 20 Amp Adapter: Adapts 30 Amp Shore Cord
to 20 Amp Shore Power Outlet
060152d
Located in rear roadside
compartment
060167d
Located in rear roadside
compartment