Tiffin Motorhomes 2011 Phaeton, Owner'S Manual

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E L E C T R I C A L F E A T U R E S
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Note: This will not fully charge the battery, but is much
efficient than running the generator until float charge.
For further reading and additional information on the above, please reference your inverter/converter manual
that will be found in your Owner’s Information Package.
The breakers in the sub-panel are labeled to explain where the 120 VAC power is routed. Generally, the
inverter/converter supplies power to the microwave, kitchen, bath, and bedroom lighting and select receptacles.
The inverter/converter is equipped with an automatic transfer switch which allows automatic switching from
inverter to converter.
When the Phaeton is connected to an external power source or the generator is being used to supply power, the
converter will automatically switch “on” to charge the 12 VDC batteries. For more detailed information,
consult the manufacturer owner’s manual located in the Owner’s Information Package.
Electrical Generator
The electrical generator (Figure 7-14) is located in a compartment in front of the motor home between the
chassis rails on pullout slides. The generator is mounted on slides for
easy access; however, the slides must be
unlocked before free movement is
possible. There is a “pull” cable in the box
(Figure 7-15) in front of the driver’s-side
front tire—pulling this cable will release the
slide lock for the generator.
Prior to starting or stopping the generator,
make sure that all the 120 VAC appliances
are turned “off.” After the generator has
been started, wait until the transfer switch
has connected before turning “on” any of the appliances.
The generator can be started from either the remote-start switch located on the dash or directly at the generator
itself. The hour meter installed on the generator records the number of hours of operation of the generator
motor—this elapsed time is needed for observing necessary maintenance schedules on the generator.
Caution
Failure to turn “off” the 120 VAC appliances when starting or stopping the generator
may damage the transfer switch and/or electrical appliances.
Figure 7-15. Generator
“Pull” Cable Slide-Lock
Release
Figure 7-14. Electrical Generator