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SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
NOTE: Gasoline powered generators draw
their fuel from the main chassis fuel tank.
After extensive generator use, you may
notice decreased level in the fuel tank.
Automatic Power Transfer Switch
Your coach electrical system is equipped with
an automatic power transfer switch. The transfer
switch is normally connected to the shoreline
cord.
When the generator is started, the transfer
unit will switch the power feed to the generator
after 20 seconds. The twenty-second delay is to
allow the generator to start easily without an
electrical load.
When the generator is shut down, power is
automatically switched back to the shoreline
cord.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE
GENERATOR
This coach may be equipped with one of the
several models of generators. Consult the gener-
ator owner’s manual in your InfoCase for spe-
cific instructions on starting and stopping your
generator.
Basic Generator Operation:
Starting:
For your convenience, generator switches are
located on the dash, on the OnePlace panel, and
on a nightstand cabinet in the bedroom as well as
on the genset unit itself in the generator compart-
ment. The generator starter circuit does not rely
on the automotive battery, so the switch will op-
erate whether the ignition switch is on or off.
·
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.
·
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.
·
Refer to the output specifications of your
generator in the generator manufacturer’s
manual. Then see the following electrical
load chart to estimate your typical loads.
Careless handling
of the generator
and electrical components can be fa-
tal.
Never
touch electrical leads or appli-
ances when your hands are wet, or
when standing in water or on wet
ground.
Do not
attempt to repair the generator
yourself. Service should be performed
by an authorized service center.
Do not
plug the power cord into the
generator receptacle while the genera-
tor is running.
WARNING
Generator
Switch
Hourmeter
