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Energy will enter through the main breaker and is distributed through
circuit breakers to the wall receptacles and appliances. This power
cord will be approximately 26 to 28 feet in length. Each cord has the
correct gauge of wire to carry the correct voltage to coach.
In some hook-ups the power cord may not be long enough and
extension cords are required. Always use a cord with the gauge of
wire equal to or greater then the power cord. Should you use a cord
with a smaller wire gauge, overheating, loss of amperage, and
possible melting could occur.
DO NOT leave any unused portion of an
extension cord in a “coil” as it may overheat,
short-circuit wires and potentially destroy your
extension cord. Keep extension cords short.
Circuit Breakers and Box—120 volt AC.
On a 30 amp system, a maximum of six 120 volt AC distribution
circuits are permitted. All breakers are sized according to power needs
on each line.
The following generic drawing shows the circuit breaker alignment
with number one being 30 amp on the main breaker on all floor
plans. Depending on the size, floor plan and options of your coach,
circuit three through six will vary and possibly not all circuits will be
used. Number two is generally the 20 amp air conditioner circuit.
An owner must realize and understand that a coach has a total of 30
amp service available to be used. Conserving and choosing which
appliance has priority in consumption needs to be part of the
planning.
Never use a “cheater” plug or extension cord which breaks the continuity of
the ground circuit to the grounding pin.
WARNING
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DO NOT replace breakers or fuses with any that are rated at a higher amperage.
Over fusing may cause a fire by overheating the electric wire.
WARNING
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