Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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Glossary of Terms
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Current - The rate of flow of electricity or the movement rate of electrons along a conductor. It is
comparable to the flow of a stream of water. The unit of measure for current is the ampere.
Cut-In Pressure - The pressure level in the air system supply tank which triggers the compressor
load cycle.
Cut-Out Pressure - The pressure level in the air system supply tank which triggers the compres-
sor unload cycle.
Cycle - In a battery, one discharge plus one recharge equals one cycle.
DC Electricity - Direct current also known as battery power.
Desiccant - A granular substance that has a high affinity for water and is used to retain moisture
from the air stream flowing through the air dryer cartridge.
Direct Current (DC) - Power that is stored in a battery bank or supplied by photovoltaics, alter-
nator, chargers and DC generators.
Drain Trap - This is a curve that is in all drains. Water is trapped in the curve and this creates a
barrier so tank odors cannot escape through the drain.
Dry Camping - Camping in the motorhome when there is no city water hook-up or shore power.
In other words, using only the water and power that is in the motorhome and not from anoth-
er source.
Drying Cycle - The time during which the air dryer cools, filters and removes moisture from the
air delivered by the air compressor. The drying cycle begins and ends the same as the com-
pressor load cycle.
Dump Station - Sites where you can drain your waste (gray) and sewage (black) tanks. In most
states it is illegal to drain your tanks anywhere except at dump stations.
Dump Valve - Another name for the T-handle valve used to drain the sewage (black) and waste
(gray tanks).
Egress Window - The formal name for the emergency window located in the rear of the
motorhome. Egress windows can be easily identified by their red handles.
Full Hook-Up Site - A campground that has city water, shore power and sewer hook-ups or con-
nections available.
Gray Water - Term associated with the waste water holding tank. Water from the sink drains, the
shower and the washer/dryer (if equipped) go into this tank.
House Battery - Powers 12V lights and accessories inside motorhome.