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SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
NOTE: Power converter section will automati-
cally route 12-volt lights and motors to
battery power in this event.
The thermal breaker will reset itself after a pe-
riod of time, and the lights and motors will again
resume operation from power converter section.
If the breaker trips again shortly after reset, take
immediate steps to correct cause of overheating.
A portion of RV 12-volt load (lights or motors or
both) should be turned off to reduce total load.
Also, inspect power converter section to make
sure ventilation is not obstructed.
NOTE: The converter will not change 12-volt
DC current to 110-volt AC.
110-Volt Circuit Breakers
The breaker panel protects all 110-volt com-
ponents in the motor home from either an over-
load on the circuit or a short in the wiring or
component itself. When an overload or short de-
velops, the breaker will open preventing any fur-
ther flow of electricity and, therefore, damage to
the system.
Shut off the equipment (example: roof air con-
ditioner) and allow a brief cooling period. Then
reset the breaker by moving the switch to “Off”
and back to “On”. If the breaker is continually
tripped and no overload is evident, have the sys-
tem checked for a short in the wiring or the appli-
ances.
Further Information
Refer to the converter manufacturer’s infor-
mation provided in your Owner InfoCase for
additional information about your power con-
verter system.
110-VOLT RECEPTACLES (Outlets)
A number of standard AC electrical outlets are
provided throughout the coach for connecting
small appliances such as televisions, radios,
toasters, etc. Outlets are also located on the out-
side of the coach near the entrance door.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER
Bath, galley and exterior outlets are connected
to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter),
which is an extremely sensitive circuit breaker
that will help to protect against severe electrical
shock if a ground fault develops. If such a condi-
tion occurs, the GFCI will break the circuit by
turning off the power to the protected outlets.
Should this occur, unplug all the appliances on
that circuit and press the reset button on the GFCI
equipped outlet.
If the GFCI keeps tripping, have the electrical
system checked and repaired if necessary before
using again.
The GFCI outlet is located in the bath, bed-
room or dinette area, depending on the floor plan
of the vehicle.
110-Volt Circuit Breakers
GFCI Outlet
(Ground Fault Protector)
TEST
(Black)
Press at least
monthly.
Should break
circuit. Press
RESET
button to
reconnect.
RESET
(Red)
Press to recon-
nect circuit
after monthly
testing or
ground fault
tripping.
