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S A F E T Y
Electrical Safety
Familiarize yourself and follow all electrical system safety procedures listed within this document, the TMC
Electrical System Guide, your Owner’s Manual, and the documentation associated with all gas and electrical
appliances of your motorhome.
Use extreme caution when using metal tools near electrical system terminals, connections, and
components. Short circuits can occur when metal tools bridge between electrical terminals of
opposite polarity, causing sparks, possible equipment damage, potential of fire, explosion, bodily
injury and/or electrocution.
DANGER DANGER
Safety precautions must always be observed when using any electrical device or working with
electrical wires and connections. Careless handling of electrical components can be fatal.
• Never touch or use electrical components or appliances while feet are bare, while hands are
wet, or while standing in water or on wet ground.
• Always remove jewelry and wear protective clothing and eye covering.
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Avoid creating sparks, which could ignite nearby flammable materials.
CAUTION CAUTION
Whenever electrical system maintenance is required and before working on the electrical system of
the motorhome:
• Turn OFF the main battery switch
• Disconnect the shore line power cord
• Turn OFF the generator
• Disable the automatic generator start functionality
• Disconnect the negative 12 VDC auxiliary (house) battery terminal(s)
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Attach an electrical lockout device to the electrical service panel
Before disconnecting your house and/or chassis batteries, always make sure the main battery
switch is turned OFF , and the inverter/charger (if so equipped) is turned OFF.
WARNING WARNING