Monaco CAYMAN 2007, Manual

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS-HOUSE - 8
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CAYMAN 2007
NOTE:
An appliance or load may have a short
if it causes a circuit breaker to trip after
reconnection. DO NOT continue to reset
breaker. Have the problem corrected
before resuming operation.
Generator Exercise
If use of the generator is infrequent, exercise
the generator once a month by operating it at
approximately half the maximum rated output
for two hours. This will help promote better
starting, more reliable operation and longer
engine life. This procedure drives off moisture,
lubricates the internal engine parts, replaces
the old stale fuel with a fresh supply, and also
promotes removing oxides from the electrical
switches and contacts.
NOTE:
Avoid short run periods of the
generator. Run the generator set under
a load for a minimum of one-half hour.
CONVERTER
The power converter is located in the rear
roadside bay with the power cord. The converter
automatically charges and maintains the house
batteries when either the generator or shore
power is engaged. The converter converts
AC power to 12 Volt DC power for charging
batteries. Tests can be performed to ensure the
power converter is functioning properly.
Output on terminals should read 13.6
Volts DC +/- .3 Volts.
Inspect the fuses to ensure they are not
blown.
The power requirement for the converter
is 120 Volts AC.
Good air fl ow is required. DO NOT
store anything on or around converter.
If converter output is correct, but the battery
is not charging, there may be a problem with an
open wire between the converter and battery. If
the fuses are blown, the battery was connected
in reverse. It only takes one second of reverse
connection to blow the fuse.
If the power requirement for the converter is
met, the fuses are good, and there is no output
from the converter, the converter is bad and will
need to be replaced.
NOTE:
DO NOT store objects close to the
converter. This may disrupt the air
flow to and from the converter, possibly
causing damage due to overheating.
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INVERTER (OPTIONAL)
The inverter changes DC battery power to
AC electrical power, and it also charges the
batteries when hooked to shore power or
operating from the generator. Use the inverter
to supply AC power when shore power is not
available and the generator is not going to be
used as a secondary AC power source. The
inverter supplies AC power to most outlets and
appliances. Remember that using the inverter
quickly consumes house battery power. Turn off
the inverter when not in use to conserve house
battery power. The remote panel is used to
change the variable settings.
NOTE:
The inverter option eliminates the
standard converter.
Providing AC Power with Inverter
To turn the inverter on:
Press the
INVERTER
ON/OFF
switch
at the remote
panel. If the
inverter does
not sense AC
power from
the generator
or shore power, it will provide AC power from
the motorhome batteries to most outlets and
appliances. If the generator is started or the
motorhome is connected to shore power, the
inverter will automatically begin charging.
060254
Remote Panel: Located
on hallway monitor.
060087
Located in rear roadside storage bay.