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SECTION 9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
9 - ELECTR
ICAL SYSTEM
Consult the generator owner’s manual in your
Owner’s InfoCase for specific instructions on
starting and stopping your generator.
Basic Generator Operation:
•
See generator manufacturer’s operating in-
formation for specific instructions.
•
Reduce all electrical loads. (Shut off lights,
fans, appliances, etc.)
•
If the generator has not been run for two
weeks or more, you may need to prime the
fuel system before attempting to start.
Starting:
•
Press the generator starter switch on and hold
until generator engine is running, then re-
lease.
•
Let the generator engine stabilize and run
smoothly before turning appliances or electri-
cal equipment on.
•
Do not overload generator by turning too
many items on. Overloading will cause the
circuit breaker on the generator to trip. If this
happens, the generator will run but no elec-
tricity will be present in the coach. You must
then reset the circuit breaker on the side of the
generator. See load chart for estimation of
typical RV loads.
Stopping:
•
Before shutting generator down, turn off
electrical loads and let engine run at no-load
for a few minutes to cool down.
•
Press the generator switch Off and hold until
the generator engine comes to a complete
stop.
Generator Hourmeter
This meter is located on the monitor panel. It
registers the total number of hours that the gen-
erator has been operated. Refer to the hourmeter
to determine when periodic maintenance is due
and to record services which have been per-
formed.
Operation Warnings and Cautions
Approximate Power Requirements of
Common Appliances
Appliance or Tool
Approximate Power
Consumption
(Watts/Amps)
Vacuum cleaner
Coffee Maker
Hair dryer
Electric clothes iron
Electric blanket
Television
Electric drill
Air conditioner
Converter
Microwave Oven
200-500W/1.7-4.3A
550-700W/4.8-6.1A
800-1500W/7.0-13.0A
500-1200W/4.3-10.4A
50-200W/0.4-1.7A
80-100W/0.7A
250-750W/2.2-6.5A
1400-2000W/13-19A
300-500W/2.6-4.3A
700-1500W/6.0-13.0A
The exhaust of all internal combus-
tion engines contains carbon monox-
ide (CO). This poisonous gas is
colorless, odorless, tasteless, and
lighter than air. The exhaust systems
of both your motor home engine and
your generator engine have been
installed with your safety in mind.
However, certain precautions must be
taken when using them to protect
yourself from conditions beyond the
control of the manufacturer.
WARNING