Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Bus 2011, 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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Circuit-Breaker Boxes
For the Allegro Bus, the 120 VAC breaker box and a separate 12 VDC breaker box (Figure 7-1) are typically
located beneath the refrigerator or in the bedroom [ if inside the vehicle ].
The circuit breakers and associated fuses are installed to protect the
electrical system of the Allegro Bus from any overloads. Do not
attempt to change the electrical circuitry or to add appliances
yourself.
Please consult an authorized Tiffin Motorhomes Dealership or
Tiffin Motorhomes, Incorporated in Red Bay, AL to determine
whether any changes you desire are appropriate and acceptable.
Tiffin Motorhomes’ qualified staff of electricians can readily
determine whether any changes sought (e.g., CB radio, amateur
radio, personal computer system, and the like) are possible or not
and can advise you on how best to realize these enhancements. Please
note that the 12VDC fuses are located in the same compartment in the
same distribution bay as the 120 VAC breakers. Fusing is provided for
the following 12 VDC circuits: All interior decorative and overhead
lighting, water heater, TV switching box, slide-out lights, power roof
vents, monitor panel, and the passenger-side console switch panel.
Additional 12 VDC fuse panels (Figure 7-2) are located in the front
storage compartment on the driver’s side; these fuse panels provide
protection for the following circuits: Mirrors, fog lights, hydraulic jacks,
camera, wipers, docking lights, dashboard panels, spot light, power seats,
radio, step cover, satellite receiver, 30-ampere ignition breaker, 50-ampere
ignition breaker, and dashboard air circuit breaker. These fuse panels are
protected by a plexiglass shield to prevent accidental short-circuiting of the 12 VDC power system. To protect
this 12 VDC system further,
DO NOT STORE anything in this compartment (e.g., toolbox) which may
jostle around, break through the shield, and short out the 12 VDC system—if this system were short-circuited,
extensive damage and/or fire could result. Located on the passenger-side rear compartment is another circuit
panel which contains the following circuit breakers: Slide-outs, 12 VDC disconnect, storage box lights, and
solenoids.
Warning
When any fuse is to be replaced, never replace a blown fuse with another fuse with a
larger current rating (e.g., amperes) than the original rating of the fuse being
replaced—to do so would probably damage circuits and/or equipment and cause harm,
injury, or death to nearby persons.
Figure 7-1. Circuit Breaker Box
Figure 7-2. 12 VDC Fuse Panels