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4-5
SECTION 4 –
APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS
The propane level is registered by a sending
unit on the tank. The gauge mounted on the side
of the tank will give a more accurate indication of
actual tank level if needed.
Battery Charge Meter
Press and Hold the “Levels Test” switch to
check the level of charge (voltage) in the 12-volt
house battery.
The colored segments (red, yellow and green)
will light from the bottom up to the amount of
charge the battery contains.
• Green - good or adequate charge.
• Yellow - marginal charge.
• Red - battery needs charging before use.
To get an accurate reading;
1. Both the chassis engine and the generator
engine must be shut off and 120 Volt AC
shoreline unplugged.
2. An interior light should be turned on to
provide a small load which draws off the
battery surface charge.
Water Pump Switch
When use of the self-contained water system
is desired, turn the “Water Pump” switch on. The
“Pump On” light will illuminate when the pump
switch is on and the system is operable. Water
will be available as soon as a faucet is opened.
Refer to “Water Pump” for additional
information on the water pump and initial start-
up.
(Some models may also have a pump switch in the
water system compartment on the outside of the
coach.)
SOLAR CHARGER PANEL
–If Equipped
The 10-watt roof-mounted solar charger panel
uses the sun to help keep your house batteries
charged. A charge indicator light is provided on
the system monitor panel to show you when the
solar panel is actively charging the house
batteries.
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.
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
Solar Charging Indicator
• Glows when charging
• Full glow means maximum charge rate
• Gradually dims as batteries charge
• Goes off when batteries fully charged