Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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The 12 Volt fuses, located in this distribution panel, service the interior
house lighting, ventilation fans and monitor panel. Should a fuse blow it will be
evident by the broken metal strip located in the center of the fuse. Replacement
fuses should be of the same amperage. If a higher rated fuse is installed it can
damage the wiring. Fuse current set points follow much of the same electrical
principle as the 120 Volt AC breakers. Using 12 Volt DC as the electromotive
force can make it more susceptible to outside influences, such as corrosion from
weathering or oxidation.
The large variety of applications this voltage is used for makes it common
for most of the recreational vehicle and automotive industries. The danger from
shocks with this voltage is minimized, but can still occur. A good example of
this is when a magnetic field is generated, then collapses when the power sup-
ply is turned off. The result is an electrical discharge that can reach tens of
thousands of volts for a short time period. Care should be used when working
with this voltage as current values can be quite high, as in the case of a battery
cables.
Shorting a battery cable to ground with a battery at a reasonable state of
charge can result in a fire or serious personal injury from a burn.
Electrical Systems - House
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Fuses
Amperage Chart.
ATO Fuse