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ELECTRICAL
Many of these bulbs are made as both filament and LED.
Most LED bulbs are polarity-sensitive unlike filament
bulbs. When attempting to replace filament-type bulbs
with LED-type bulbs, it is possible for the light fixture to be
wired in reverse polarity for the LED replacement bulbs.
Switching to a different type of bulb may require a wiring
change. Newmar recommends any wiring modifications
be performed by an authorized service technician.
Turn off the lights to avoid possible short circuits, blown
fuses, and burns while removing and replacing bulbs or
lights. Depending on the year and model of your coach,
it may be equipped with LED light fixtures with the lights
embedded into the light housing.
Many of the LED light fixtures have integrated LED
assemblies that are non-serviceable and non-replaceable.
When LED light bulbs burn out in this type of fixture, the
complete light must be replaced. Replacement bulbs
or light fixtures are available for purchase through the
Newmar Parts Department.
WARNING
!
Do not substitute bulbs just because they will fit, as it
may cause overheating, back feed, or damage to the
light fixture or lens.
Exterior Lights
Replace any exterior light bulbs or fixtures as needed
to maintain DOT safety requirements. When servicing
interior or exterior lights, make sure you replace any light
bulb with the same bulb number (normally stamped on
the base of the bulb or printed on the bulb). Replacing
the bulb with the identical part number will ensure the
wattage and base are the same.
The coach may have headlights installed that are
atmospherically vented, so condensation may
occur in these headlight assemblies. Under normal
driving conditions with the headlights turned on, the
condensation will dissipate, allowing it to escape through
the vent.
Always check the operation of all headlights, turn
signals, and clearance lights prior to traveling.
IMPORTANT
!
It is necessary to keep exterior lights clean, as dirty
lights have diminished output and reduced visibility. To
clean your exterior lights, use a mild soap designed for
automotive car washing. Avoid using harsh cleaners,
abrasive products, and petroleum-based products or
other chemicals.
Do not use an adapter, cheater, or extension cord
that breaks the continuity of the ground circuit to the
ground pin. Never remove the ground pin from a plug
in order to connect it to a two-pronged ungrounded
outlet.
IMPORTANT
!
This article provides information about the 120 Volt outlets located throughout the interior of the coach.
120 Volt Outlets
Newmar coaches are framed 16 inches on center, allowing the best placement of outlets, switches and other
components.
Receptacles and Accessory Chargers
Several 120 volt receptacles are located
throughout the interior of the unit. These
receptacles require three-pin plugs that
provide proper grounding to protect you
from electrical shock. The breaker for the
outlets are usually located in the breaker
box. If the breakers are on the inverted
circuitry, they will be located in the
subpanel near the main breaker box.
This article provides an overview of the purpose and function of a GFCI outlet.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt Outlets (GFCI)
The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt
(GFCI) outlets protect the user from
ground faults between a hot wire and
ground. The 120 Volt electrical outlets
in the kitchen and bath area are GFCI
protected receptacles. The electrical
outlets located in the slideouts are wired
through the kitchen GFCI.
The exterior electrical outlets are wired through the
bathroom GFCI. On units equipped with the floor heat
option, a separate GFCI is installed in the bathroom or
near the main breaker box. Units with the holding tank
heat pad option will have an additional GFCI located in
the basement area; however, the exact location varies.
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