Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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Electrical Systems - House
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S I G N A T U R E 8 • 1 8 8
INTRODUCTION
Generator
The motorhome 120/240 Volt AC system can be operated from three
different power sources. Shore power is the most efficient and should be
used whenever possible. The on board generator has a limited amount of 120
Volts AC output power. This can be used when shore power is unavailable.
The inverter/converter supplies silent AC power by using the motorhome’s
house batteries. This source has limited AC power output and should be used
sparingly.
The motorhome’s main 120 Volt AC circuit breaker panel is supplied with
power from two different sources:The 50 amp shore power cord or the on
board generator. The selection of the power source being used is done auto-
matically by using an automatic electrical switching device known as the
transfer switch.
The power requirement for the motorhome is 50 amp 120/240 Volt AC
single phase. If a 50 amp shore power service is available, the motorhome can
be directly plugged into the 50 amp shore power source with the supplied
shore power cord. If a 50 amp service is not available, proper electrical
adapters will be required to convert the end of the 50 amp shore cord into a
compatible type of connection for the available recepatacle. When plugged to
anything other than a 50 amp service, appliances and other AC loads will have
to be operated in sequence.
NOTE: In many instances 50 amp shore service may not be available.
Therefore, care will have to be taken when drawing power from multiple
appliances and outlets so that the shore power service will not become
overloaded. Use only power cords which are rated at 50 amps. Avoid
using extension cords when connecting the motorhome to shore power.
In most cases, extension cords are unsafe and inadequate for carrying
the level of current required by the motorhome.
The generator can be selected for use when AC shore power is not
available. The motorhome’s on board generator has limited 120 Volt AC
power output capabilities. The generator’s maximum amount of output power
is specified in watts, calculated at an elevation of 500 feet above sea level.
The maximum power available will decrease when there is an increase in
altitude. Ambient temperature also affects total maximum output. Fuel con-
sumption is based upon a percentage of AC electrical load applied to the gen-
erator. While using the generator, care will have to be taken when operating
appliances and outlets so that the generator will not be overloaded. The gen-
erator is fueled from the main fuel tank.
Shore Power