Triple E Free Spirit 2012, Owner'S Manual

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5.3.1 CONVERTER MAINTENANCE
There are no parts in a converter that require any routine servicing or adjustment. The converter contains a number of
safety devices:
1. Fluctuations of temperature or power usage are automatically monitored.
2. A sensor that eliminates damage to the converter if the terminals are "short circuited".
3. If the battery is connected backwards, the two 30 amp fuses will blow. (Fig 6-4) . If this occurs hook up the battery cor-
rectly before replacing the fuses.
If your appliances fail to function, check the fuses located behind the panel door. The converter itself has two 30 amp fuses.
To access these open the panel.
The converter is turned on when 120 volt power is available. If 120 volt power is not available, the normal 12 volt power
requirements will run down the coach batteries.
Refer to the manual in the information package for more detailed instructions.
Fig 5-4 Converter Fuses
5.4 120 VOLT A/C SYSTEM
When connected to an outside electrical utility such as that provided by most campgrounds or when running your 120 volt
generator, the converter charges the coach battery which provides 12 volt power. All equipment that normally is powered
through the battery system is then powered through the converter preventing drain on the battery.
Some equipment, however, depends entirely on 120 volts from an outside connection or from the optional 120 volt gen-
erator. These include:
1. Roof Air Conditioner
2. Refigerator (when set to 120 volt)
3. Microwave Oven
4. All 120 Volt Electrical Outlets
5. TV(s)