Pacific Coachworks Blaze'n, Owner'S Manual

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All of these circuits are protected by fuses and/or type II
circuit breakers. The fuses protect the individual circuits
inside the RV and are located on the 12 volt side of the
distribution panel board (power center). The type II breakers
protect the 12 volt wiring between the source (tow vehicle
cord, battery, converter) and the distribution panel board and
are located where the 12 volt wiring enters the vehicle near
the battery and near the distribution panel board.
Replacement fuses should always be of the same type and
amperage. The type II circuit breakers will automatically
reset, but only after all power is completely removed from
them.
WARNING: Do not install 12 volt fuses with
amperage ratings greater than that specified on the
fuse box or fuse holder label.
120 volt AC. The 120 volt system (similar to household
power) provides power to the air conditioner(s), water
heater, some lights and the ceiling fan (if equipped), all
receptacle outlets, all cord connected appliances such as the
AC-to-DC power converter (and therefore all 12 volt
equipment), Microwave oven, refrigerator, washer and dryer
(if equipped) and any user supplied equipment.
120 volt power is supplied through a long heavy duty
weatherproof power cord with a molded attachment plug
containing a grounding pin. To obtain 120 volt power, this
cord must be plugged into a matching receptacle from an
outside source such as an RV park or generator.
WARNING: Never connect this plug to an
ungrounded receptacle or bend or break off the
ground pin in this cable connector plug. Never plug
this power cord into ungrounded extension cords.
If you have to use an adapter to plug into an
electrical service, be sure that appropriate and
adequate ground is maintained.
Pacific Coachworks uses either a 30 amp or a 50 amp
electric cord from the trailer to power supply. Be sure
the power supply is also 30 amps for the 30 amp power
cord and 50 amps of power is available for a 50 amp
power cord.
WARNING:
Never connect power cord to a power
supply with a lower amp rating than the electric
power cord. Doing so may cause a fire!
WARNING: Never use an adapter or an electrical
extension cord with an amp rating that is less than
trailer power cord. Using an adapter or extension
cord with an amp rating that is lower than the
Pacific Coachworks electric power cord, 30 or 50
amp rating, can cause a fire!
A distribution panel board (power center) located inside
your RV contains the circuit breakers which protect the
internal wiring. There is a main breaker with an amp
rating equal to the rating of the power cord and several 15
amp and/or 20 amp breakers, one for each branch circuit
in your RV Circuit breakers are sized in accordance with
Electrical Code regulations for the size of wiring each is
protecting. If a circuit breaker trips, it means the power
demand (load) on that circuit is too high, more than the
circuit and breaker are rated for. This high load is from
either too many appliances turned on or a fault in the
circuit (short circuit). Reduce the load on that circuit by
turning off or unplugging some appliances, wait a short
period of time for the breaker to cool, then reset the
breaker. If you believe a fault exists, have the system
checked by a qualified electrician.
Ground Fault Interrupter: Receptacles which may be
subject to dampness (in the bathroom, galley area and
outside) are protected by a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter) device. This device helps protect you from
the hazards of line to ground electric faults and electrical
leakage shocks, which are possible when using electrical
appliances in damp or wet areas. Should a circuit or
appliance (shaver, hair dryer, etc.) develop a potential
shock hazard of this type, the GFCI device is designed to
disconnect the receptacle outlet, limiting your exposure
time to the shock hazard. You will notice that only one
receptacle has the GFCI device built into it. However, all
receptacles wired
"
downstream
"
from the GFCI receptacle
are also similarly protected and are labeled as such. If one
of these receptacles is not working check the GFCI recep-
tacle to see if it has tripped.
Reset it if necessary.