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Chapter 6 - Technical Systems
(battery acid) to contact skin, eyes, fabric, or painted surfaces.
Wear eye protection when working with batteries.
Charging of the batteries comes from one of two sources, the engine alternator or the
converter. When driving, circuitry in the BCC (Battery Control Center) directs charg-
ing current from the chassis electrical system to the coach battery bank. When power
from either the campsite or generator is present, the converter charges the batteries
while also providing power for the house circuits. The converter is an electronic
device with an output rating of 80 amps DC (Direct Current) for units equipped with
50 amp AC (Alternating Current) service. It is connected directly to the coach bat-
teries through the battery disconnect in the BCC. All of the converter’s output, minus
the house power needs, is available to charge the batteries. Units with 50 amp AC
service are equipped with a Charge Wizard to control the demand for charge directed
to the batteries.
The inverter converts 12 Volt power from your house batteries to 120 Volt power for
your motorhome. The inverter will power the front and rear TV, Home Theater, the
VCR, the GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interuppter) circuit, the microwave and all 120
Volt receipts. Be aware that batteries are a limited power source and will quickly dis-
charge under high loads.
The AC electrical system provides grounded electrical power to your 120 Volt
electrical appliances through the external shoreline or your power generator. The
shoreline is a one-piece molded cord that provides a weatherproof cable as-
sembly. Included in this cord is a grounding pin. If any adapter or extension cord is
used, ensure the wire is suffi ciently sized for the amperage of the motorhome. Be
sure the grounding pin is maintained
.
Electrical output devices, extension cords and adapters must
be grounded and suitable for the electrical requirements of your
motorhome. Failure to provide suffi cient electrical power can
cause low voltage and/or damage to your appliances and motorhome.
AC receptacles are located throughout your unit for your convenience. Certain cir-
cuits are dedicated to individual appliances (i.e. air conditioners, microwave/ con-
vection oven) because of load requirements.
Your motorhome is provided with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) re-
ceptacle located in the bathroom or galley which also provides protection to all out-
side receptacles. The GFCI is designed to limit the time of exposure to an electrical
shock caused by current leakage to the ground.
The GFCI should be checked once a month to assure proper
operation. To test the GFCI:
1. Press the TEST button.
2. The RESET button will pop up. If the RESET button does not pop up, a
loss of ground fault protection is indicated. DO NOT USE that outlet or
ALTERNATING
CURRENT SYSTEM
CONVERTER/
INVERTER