Monaco 2008 Knight, Owner'S Manual

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2008 knight
elecTrical sysTem - house — 8
Stopping the Generator
Turn off the appliances
and disconnect other AC
loads being used. Allow the
generator to run unloaded for
at least one minute before
shutdown to allow the engine
to cool. Momentarily push the
control switch to the STOP
position. Release the switch.
NOTE
The generator requires only a
momentary stop signal.
Powering the Equipment
The AC output of the generator powers the
motorhome air conditioners, the AC Inverter/
Charger and all appliances and items plugged
into the electrical outlets of the motorhome.
The number of electrical appliances that can be
operated at any given time depends upon how
much power is available from the generator. If
the generator is overloaded or a short circuit
causes over current, either the generator will
shut down or the circuit breaker will trip.
If power consumption, in total, exceeds the
generator power output, compensation for
temperature and elevation may be necessary.
Operate appliances in sequence, rather than all at
the same time.
NOTE
The generator may shut down when
loaded nearly to full power and an
air conditioner (or other large motor
load) cycles on. Briefly during start
up an electric motor can draw up to
three times the rated power. For this
reason it may be necessary to operate
some appliances in sequence when air
conditioners or other large motor loads
are on.
Compensation for temperature and elevation
may also be necessary. The generator’s
maximum output is rated at 500 feet above sea
level. Beyond this point, the generator will lose
approximately 3.5% of its rated power for every
1000 feet gained in elevation. High and low
temperatures can also affect generator output.
Power decreases 1% for every 10ºF above 85ºF.
Counteract these effects by operating appliances
in sequence rather than at the same time.
INFORMATION
The generator may shut down for
reasons other than an overload. If
a blink code appears on the control
switch, refer to the manufacturer’s
manual to obtain an explanation for the
code.
Generator Fuel
There is always a possibility fuel may be
contaminated. Diesel fuel may contain water
or a microbe growth (black slime). Any
contamination of fuel will greatly reduce the
total output of the generator, and may cause
erratic AC output.
NOTE
The motorhome manufacturer does not
cover damage to the generator caused
by fuel contamination, or to appliances
due to erratic AC voltage.
Resetting the Circuit Breaker
If a circuit breaker trips in the main AC
breaker panel, or on the generator control panel,
there may be a short circuit or too much load.
NOTE
The generator will continue to run after
a circuit breaker trips.
If a circuit breaker trips,
disconnect or turn off as
many loads as possible.
To reset the circuit
breaker, switch the circuit
breaker to
OFF. Then
switch back to ON to reconnect
the circuit.
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On Generator
Control Panel
average fuel consumpton desel 8,000 watts (gal./hrs.)
No Load 0.13
Half Load 0.49
Full Load 1.02
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