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SECTION 4 –
APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS
NOTE: The solar battery charger is not intended
to make the coach battery system
“maintenance free.” The solar panel will
not completely compensate for
continuous low amperage draw from
components such as the propane gas leak
detector, the clock in the dash radio and
the radio station memory circuitry, for
example.
Although the solar panel system can help
to extend battery life, the coach shoreline
should be plugged in routinely to “top
off” the batteries. We also recommend
following regular battery inspection and
maintenance, especially in cold weather.
See “Battery Care” in Electrical section.
The solar panel circuit breaker is located in the
shoreline cord compartment.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (EMS)
The Energy Management System (EMS)
monitors the electrical usage of the appliances
and equipment in the coach and distributes the
electrical loads to avoid nuisance tripping of the
shoreline circuit breaker. This system works
together with the energy efficient central air
conditioner to allow you to run both compressors
at the same time on a 30-amp shoreline
connection.
Please read the PowerLine
®
Energy
Management System Owner Guide in your
InfoCase for important information on running
both air conditioner compressors at the same
time. This guide will also explain how this
system operates under several conditions,
whether 20-amp, 30-amp, 50-amp connections,
or generator service. In 50-amp service, the load
meter is blank. In all other conditions, the load
meter displays actual current load.
WATER HEATER - GAS/
ELECTRIC
(with Motoraid water heating system)
The gas/electric water heater has a dual power
feature. It can operate from propane gas or 120-
volt house current; or it can use both at the same
time for quicker recovery at times when you are
using a lot of hot water. This is a high-output (16
gallon) water heater.
Read the Water Heater Operation Manual for
complete Safety Warnings, Operating
Instructions and Maintenance Information
before operating the water heater.
Be sure the water heater is filled with water
before starting either electric or propane gas
operation.
To fill the water heater, turn the
Water Pump switch on and open a hot water
faucet anywhere in the coach. When water begins
to flow steadily from the faucet, the water heater
is full.
Energy Management System Display
on Monitor Panel - Typical View