Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING: Excessive cranking can overheat and damage the starter
motor. Do not crank the engine more than 30 seconds at any one
time. Wait at least two minutes before resuming. If the generator fails
to start refer to the manufacturer’s manual.
WARNING: When the motorhome is parked, position the dash air
conditioner vent control in the OFF position to prevent exhaust gases
from entering the motorhome. The engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, which is an odorless and colorless gas. Carbon monoxide
is poisonous and can cause unconsciousness and/or death. Inspect the
exhaust system thoroughly before starting the generator. Do not
block the exhaust pipe or situate the motorhome where the exhaust
may accumulate either outside, underneath, or inside the motorhome
or any nearby vehicles. Operate the generator only when safe disper-
sion of exhaust can be assured. Monitor the outside conditions to be
sure that the exhaust continues to disperse safely.
WARNING: When parking near high grass, be sure that the hot
exhaust does not come into contact with the grass, it could be a fire
hazard. Hot exhaust pipe or hot exhaust gases can ignite the grass.
Turn off the appliances and disconnect other AC loads being used. Allow the
generator to run unloaded for at least one minute before shutdown. This will
allow the engine to cool. Push and hold the control switch in the
STOP
position
until the generator stops. Release the switch.
NOTE: Diesel models require only a momentary stop signal.
The AC output of the generator powers the motorhome air conditioners, the
AC inverter/converter charger, all appliances and items plugged into the electri-
cal outlets of the motorhome. The number of electrical appliances that can be
operated at any given time depends upon how much power is available from the
generator. If the generator is “overloaded” or a short circuit causes “over cur-
rent,” either the generator will shut down or the circuit breaker will trip. If
power consumption, in total, exceeds the generator power output, compensation
for temperature and elevation may be necessary. Operate some appliances in
sequence rather than all at the same time.
NOTE: The generator may shut down when it is loaded nearly
to full power and an air conditioner (or other large motor load)
cycles on. For a brief moment during start up an electric motor can
draw up to three times the rated power. For this reason it may be
necessary to operate some appliances in sequence when air
conditioners or other large motor loads are on.
It is important to remember that air density decreases as altitude increases,
causing the generator engine power to decrease. Power decreases at approxi-
Electrical Systems - House
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Stopping the
Generator
Powering the
Equipment