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ics inside the outlet or breaker to detect a ground fault problem. The elec-
tronics monitor the normal current of power, flowing to the “hot” or black
wire through the load (eg. a light bulb or appliance) and coming back on the
“neutral” or white wire. If just a small amount of the current comes back on
the safety ground wire the electronics will “trip” the breaker or outlet, stop-
ping the flow of electricity. The amount of current it takes to trip the device
from a ground fault varies slightly from the different outlet or breaker manu-
facturers (approximately 30 mils or less). Electrical shocks resulting from
ground faults can be felt, but such a shock is considerably less than one with-
out ground fault protection. People with heart conditions or other conditions
that make them susceptible to shocks can still be seriously injured. A GFCI
outlet or breaker will not protect against shock from a normal current flow.
For example, a shock from touching both metal prongs of an electrical cord
or appliance while plugging it in.
WARNING: If a breaker or outlet trips continually DO NOT con-
tinue to reset breaker or outlet until the problem has been identi-
fied and corrected.
NOTE: The ground fault outlet or breaker should be tested once a
month to insure it is working properly. Use the “TEST” button on
the outlet or breaker. It should trip with an audible “click.” The
breaker or outlet will not trip if no AC power is present to the
device. If power is present and the device will not “trip,” replace it
before using that circuit.
NOTE: One mil is 1/1000 of one amp.
The 12 Volt DC house distribution panel contains fuses (locat-
ed in the bedroom overhead cabinet) that protect the electrical cir-
cuits. These fuses are a standard automotive type. When a fuse is
“blown,” the wire in middle of the plastic case will be burnt. A
broken, bad or “blown” fuse must be replaced with a fuse of the
same rating and type. Using a fuse with a different rating or type
will defeat the circuit protection provided by that fuse and could
result in damage to the motorhome’s electrical system.
Electrical Systems - House
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Fuse Panel Label
DISTRIBUTION
PANEL - HOUSE 12 VOLT