Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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The inverter/converter can be used for silent AC power if shore power is not
available and using the generator is not going to be selected as a secondary
power source option. This device has limited AC power output measured in
watts. It operates only selected appliances and outlets. The inverter/converter is
two components in one: 1. Functioning as an auxiliary 120 Volt AC power
source that uses 12 Volt DC house battery power to invert to 120 Volts AC
power. 2. Using 120 Volts AC, supplied from either shore power or the genera-
tor, and converting it to 12 Volts DC power to recharge the batteries.
The main house battery disconnect switch turns the battery power supply
on or off. The domestic battery disconnect switch shuts off the 12 Volt DC
power to the following items: the inverter, the domestic fuse panel in the
bedroom, the domestic fuse panel in the front run box and the domestic power
supply in the rear run box(s). Turn the main battery disconnect switch off
when the motorhome is going to be stored or before performing electrical main-
tenance on the motorhome. If possible, leave the motorhome plugged into an
AC source with the battery disconnect switch on. This will help prevent the
possibility of dead batteries. Use of the battery cut-off switch at the entry door
will not turn off all DC electrical items or other parasitic loads. There are small
parasitic loads that are present on the house battery. Some are federal mandate
items such as the LP-Gas detector. If an AC power source is not available and
the motorhome is not going to be used or is stored more than 48 hours, it is
recommended to turn the battery disconnect switch off.
NOTE: The solar panels will charge the batteries with the disconnect
switch off.
WARNING: When the frame or other welding is involved for motorhome
repair or modification, the following precautions are required to protect
electronic components in the motorhome chassis:
1. Disconnect the (+) positive and (-) negative battery connection, and any
electronic control ground wires connected to the frame or chassis.
2. Cover electronic control components and wiring to protect from hot
sparks.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors at the transmission electronic
control unit. Open bed storage compartment, open engine access door.
The transmission ECU is located above the transmission.
4. Do not connect welding cables to electronic control components.
5. The welding ground cable should be attached no more than two feet
from the area to be welded.
Electrical Systems - House
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BATTERY
DISCONNECT -
HOUSE
Inverter/
Converter