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GFCI
Each travel trailer has a GFCI receptacle installed. These initials mean “Ground Fault
Current Interrupter.” This special receptacle has been designed to reduce the possible
injury caused by electrical shock.
An example of ground fault current is the current which would flow through a person
who is using or touching an appliance with faulty insulation and, at the same time, is in
contact with an electrical ground such as a plumbing fixture, wet floor, or earth.
This GFCI receptacle will not protect against short circuits or overloads. The circuit
breaker or fuse in the electrical panel which supplies power to the circuit provides this
protection.
When this GFCI receptacle is tripped, it has interrupted ground fault current caused by
such things as faulty insulation or wet wiring inside some appliance or equipment
connected to the circuit. The faulty equipment should be repaired before is it used again.
This special receptacle should be tested monthly while the travel trailer is being used.
TESTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Plug a lamp or radio into the receptacle on the face of
the GFCI.
2. Push and release the RESET button.
3. The lamp should light at this time.
4. Press the TEST button.
5. The RESET button should pop out indicating it has
been “tripped” and the lamp should go out. (If the
GFCI is manufactured with an indicator light, the light
should glow when the device has tripped.)
6. If the GFCI did not trip, do not use the outlet. Call a
qualified electrician to service or replace the receptacle.
The ground fault protection is no longer working and
the GFCI may not be working properly.
7. To restore power after “tripping”, press in the RESET
button. It must remain in. (If an indicator light is fur-
nished, it will be off.)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General
The electrical system in your travel trailer is composed
of 120-volt AC (alternating current) and 12-volt DC
(direct current) capabilities. All installations are made
in compliance with safety requirements of ANSI stan-
dard A.1192, National Electric Code, and Canadian
Standards Association.
All conventional travel trailers and fifth-wheel travel
trailers will have 30-amp service pre-wired into the
breaker box. 50 amp service is standard on Designer
Legacy and an option on Designer models.
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CAUTION: Power surges experienced while plugged in at a campground
could potentially damage electronic components in your recreation vehicle.
Damage from power surges are not covered by your Jayco warranty. Consult the
component manufacturer’s owner’s manual or your Independent Jayco Dealer for
recommendations on power surge protection.
120-Volt AC System
POWER CORD
Your travel trailer is equipped with a 30-amp rated power cord pre-wired into the breaker
box or a 50-amp rated power cord that is stored in the front trunk. By opening the cable
hatch door you can pull the power cord out from the compartment and attach it to a
power source. The power will enter through the main breaker and is distributed through
the circuit breakers to wall receptacles and any appliances wired directly as an air
conditioner would be. The cord extends approximately 20'–23' (7 to 10 meters) from the
travel trailer depending on floor plan.
To prevent accidental electrical shock, insure that the ground pin on the attachment plug
cap is intact to the earth ground through the RV park receptacle. Any accidental short of
a live circuit conductor will trip the circuit breaker indicating a shorted circuit. You
should be certain that the polarity of the external power is not reversed, in order to avoid
harm to appliances and personal electrical shock. Polarity indicators may be purchased in
most electrical and hardware stores.
It is strongly recommended to avoid the use of extension cords. If an extension cord is
used, it MUST be the same amperage rating as the RV power cord. Using an improper
extension cord will cause overheating of the cord and equipment as well as possibly
causing premature failure of the AC equipment.
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WARNING: Do not use an adapter, cheater or extension cord that will
break the continuity of the grounding circuit connected to the third pin.
NEVER remove the grounding pin to connect a non-grounded, two-prong recep-
tacle. Any deviation from this will potentially cause a fire from overheating.
50-amp
125/250-volt,
3 pole, 4-wire,
grounding type
Fig. 4-26
30-amp
125-volt,
2 pole, 3-wire,
grounding type
Fig. 4-27