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CONVERTER
The converter is built into the power distribution center where the breakers
and fuses are.
Converter function:
• The converter transforms 120V AC into 12V DC and enables you to
use the interior lights, fans, pumps, and 12V appliances, whether
operating on 12V battery power or 120V shore power.
• When on 12V battery power only, everything works normally
except the 120V outlets and appliances. Some appliances, if
connected and equipped, may still work with propane gas supply.
• The converter system is designed to maintain constant output
voltages, thus named DC (direct current), regardless of the
variances that occur in shore power systems which are AC
(alternating current).
• The converter is energized only when the trailer is hooked up to
120V AC shore power.
• The power converter is not weather-resistant. It must be protected
from direct contact with water.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
The GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) breaker provides reliable
overload protection, short-circuit protection and protection from ground
faults that might result from contact with a HOT load wire and the ground.
Each GFCI circuit breaker is calibrated to trip with a ground current of 5
milliamperes or more. Help protect your family from the risk of electric
shock by performing the following test each month.
Testing GFCI receptacles:
1. Push the Reset button located on the GFCI receptacle first to assure
normal GFCI operation.
2. Plug a device, such as a night light, with an ON/ OFF switch into the
GFCI receptacle and switch ON.
3. Push the Test button located on the GFCI receptacle. The device
should turn off.
4. Push the Reset button, again. The device should come on again.
5. If the device remains on when the Test button is pushed, the GFCI is
not working properly or has been incorrectly installed (wired wrong).
6. If your GFCI is not working properly, call a qualified, certified
electrician who can assess the situation, rewire the GFCI if
necessary, or replace the unit.
One or more receptacles may be powered
by an inverter, if equipped. Inverter
outlets, when tested, will always indicate
an open ground. This is normal. The
input electricity of the inverter is partially
grounded by the negative DC connection
to your battery terminal. It does not need
a true earth ground to function properly.
Inverter Outlets
A GFCI does not protect you from
electrical shock. You will not be protected
from shock when you contact hot and
neutral sides of circuit connections.
Outlet covers must always be installed
while electrical current is present.
WARNING
