1
2009
K
night
Electrical Sy
stems - 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
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 OEM 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.
020159r
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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