Tiffin Motorhomes 2014 Phaeton, Owner'S Manual

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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 7 ELECTRICAL FEATURES
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Caution
Failure to turn “off” the 120 VAC appliances when starting or stopping the
generator may damage the transfer switch and/or electrical appliances.
Electrical Generator
The electrical generator (Figure 7-12) 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 7-13) 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.
For more detailed operating instructions of the generator and to determine
necessary preventive-maintenance schedules and procedures, review the
manufacturer owner’s manual.
Figure 7-12. Electrical Generator
Figure 7-13. Generator “Pull”
Cable Slide-Lock Release