Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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mately three percent of the rated power each 1,000 feet (305M) of increase in
elevation above sea level. It may be necessary to operate fewer appliances at
the same time when the camping location is at a higher elevation. For exam-
ple: 7,500 watt generator at 5,000 ft. = 6,375 watts net. Temperature also
affects maximum output power. For example: at 120º a 7,500 watt generator
produces 6,000 watts net.
REFERENCE: The diesel generator may shut down for other rea-
sons beside “overloads.” A blink code may appear on the control
switch. Refer to the manufacturer’s manual to obtain an explana-
tion of the codes.
If a circuit breaker trips in the main AC breaker panel, or on the generator
control panel, there may be a short circuit or too much load.
NOTE: The generator will continue to run after a circuit breaker
trips.
If a circuit breaker trips, disconnect or turn off as many loads as possible.
To reset the circuit breaker, switch the circuit breaker to
OFF
; then switch
back to ON to reconnect the circuit. If the circuit breaker immediately trips,
the electrical distribution system has a short or the circuit breaker is faulty.
Call a qualified electrician. If the circuit breaker does not trip, reconnect a
combination of loads that will not overload the generator or cause the circuit
breaker to trip again. Remember to compensate for elevation and temperature
changes when reconnecting loads.
NOTE: An appliance or load may have a short if it causes a circuit
breaker to trip after reconnection. DO NOT continue to reset
breaker. Have the problem corrected before resuming operation.
If use of the generator is infrequent, “exercise” the generator once a
month by operating it at approximately half the maximum rated output for
two hours. This “exercise” will help promote better starting, more reliable
operation and longer engine life. This procedure drives off moisture, relubri-
cates the internal engine parts and replaces the old stale fuel with a fresh sup-
ply. It also promotes removing oxides from the electrical switches and con-
tacts.
Electrical Systems - House
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S I G N A T U R E 8 • 1 9 4
Resetting the
Circuit Breaker
Generator Exercise