Monaco LaPalma, Owner'S Manual

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Electrical Systems
load at 80% of the breaker’s rated capacity. For example: A breaker with a 20
amp rating will handle a continuous load of 16 amps. This designed set point
is when an inductive load is applied, such as when an electric motor turns on.
As the motor starts to spin, current consumption may momentarily exceed
the rated capacity of the breaker. As the electric motor comes up to operating
speed the electric motor’s current consumption will fall. The AC current load
then falls back into the breaker’s rated 80% set point. This electric principle
should be kept in mind when using anything other than 50 amp shore service
and using appliances with electric motors. When using outlets care should be
considered when applying loads such as electric motors, heaters, coffee
makers, toasters, hair dryer or other large current consuming loads. If the
current rating of a load is not known it is usually stated on most electrical
items. The rating will either be in amps or watts. Current ratings stated on
electrical items will change slightly with voltage fluctuations. As voltage
increases current consumption decreases. As voltage decreases current
consumption increases. This may explain why in some instances items
operated at borderline voltage to current tolerances may seem fine in one
location but problematic in another.
NOTE: To calculate watts to amps simply divide the watt figure by
the voltage of which the item operates from. For example: The
electrical item is rated at 1370 watts. Divide that by the operating
voltage of 115 volts which equals 11.913 amps. Use this formula to
calculate load to current supply ratio.
The Energy Management System is easily identified by the remote
display panel located inside motorhome.
The 50 Amp Smart EMS consists of two elements: the display panel and
the bedroom distribution panel. The distribution panel, located in the
bedroom, is a completely self-contained 120/240 Volt power distribution and
energy management system intended to be used in recreational vehicles.
Housed in a sheet metal enclosure with removable front panel, the panel
provides circuit protection for all the 120 Volt AC loads in the motorhome
and a system of energy management to minimize the over-loading and
tripping of circuit breakers.
Circuit Breakers: The distribution panel offers slots for eight single or
dual, standard 120 Volt circuit breakers. Two of these breakers, located in the
two center stab positions, must be a 50 Amp unit that act as a main input
protection for each of the lines supplying the remainder of the branch
breakers (up to 12).
Energy
Management
System