Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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The battery cut-off switch is located inside and next to the
entry door. This switch controls the 12 Volt DC power to the
domestic fuse panels. When the switch is ON power is supplied to
all interior DC lighting and DC operated appliances. Some appli-
ances will require both DC and AC power to operate, such as, the
roof air conditioner. This switch is helpful when dry camping and
can be used to conserve house battery power. Refrigerator and
inverter operation are unaffected by the operation of this switch.
When turned off, this switch will not stop all parasitic loads and
therefore is not a substitute for the main battery disconnect
switch.
If 50 amp shore power service is available, all that is necessary is to
connect the motorhome to the 50 amp shore power service using the supplied
shore power cord. The cord is located in the compartment on the driver’s side of
the motorhome. Before hooking up to the park’s shore power, verify that proper
voltage and ground protection are present at the outlets. After hooking up to shore
power, verify proper voltage and ground protection are present in the motorhome
itself. Inexpensive testers are available for this purpose. Always turn off the power
circuit breaker previous to connecting or disconnecting the shore power cord. This
will avoid the risk of electrical shock and momentary contact flash. After the unit
is connected to shore power, wait approximately one minute for the inverter to
“stabilize” charging of the batteries before starting air conditioners or other large
AC loads. In many instances 50 amp shore service is not available. Proper electri-
cal adapters must be used to connect the supplied shore power cord to the shore
service available. When connecting to anything other than 50 amp shore service
use caution not to overload the supplied shore service breaker. Appliances and
outlet loads will have to be operated in sequence rather than all at the same time.
CAUTION: Avoid the risk of electrical shock or component damage by
disconnecting from shore power during electrical storm activity. Use
the inverter or start the generator if AC power is needed.
CAUTION: If shore power service is limited to 15 or 20 amps, use of
light duty extension cords and electrical adapters will create a voltage
loss through the cord and at each electrical connection. Line voltage
loss and the resistance at each electrical connection can be a hazardous
combination. Damage to sensitive electronic equipment may result!
WARNING: Keep fingers away from metal contacts of shore plug end.
Avoid standing water. Serious electrical shock and personal injury can
occur. To avoid the risk of an electrical shock turn the circuit breaker
off for the shore power outlet before making a shore power connection.
Electrical Systems - House
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S I G N A T U R E 8 • 1 9 0
BATTERY CUT-OFF SWITCH
Battery Cut-Off Switch.
50 AMP Outlet.
30 AMP Outlet.
SHORE POWER
HOOK-UP
20 AMP Outlet.