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256 • SECTION 8 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - HOUSE DYNASTY 2006
A majority of the lighting and appliances are designed to operate from 12 Volt DC (direct current) power.
This is why the batteries play such an important role in the function of the motorhome. There are exceptions
with appliances such as the microwave or television; however, indirectly they still operate from 12 Volt DC
power, as they can be operated from the inverter. The chassis functions (engine, transmission, dash air, etc.) are
also 12 Volt DC.
Shore Power:
The motorhome is equipped with a shore power cord to connect the motorhome to outside electrical services.
Shore power service is the most effi cient source of electrical power. The plug end of the shore power cord is 50
Amp, 240 Volt AC. When this type of power service is not available, electrical adapters will be required to allow a
proper and safe connection to the electrical service supply.
NOTE:
When 50 Amp shore service is not available, use care when operating the appliances and
outlets to avoid overloading shore power service.
Generator:
The generator can be selected for use when shore power is unavailable. The maximum amount of generator
output power, measured in watts, is calculated at an elevation of 500 feet above sea level. This fi gure will
decrease slightly at higher altitude. Ambient temperature also effects total maximum output. The amount of AC
electrical load applied to the generator determines fuel consumption.
Inverter/Charger:
The Inverter/Charger is an auxiliary 120 Volt AC power source that inverts 12 Volt DC house battery power to
120 Volts AC. This device has limited AC power output, measured in watts, and operates only selected appliances
and outlets. The Inverter/Charger also converts 120 Volts AC power, supplied from either shore power or the
generator, to 12 Volts DC power, to recharge the batteries. When dry camping, the Inverter/Charger may be used
to supply power to selected outlets.
BATTERY DISCONNECT - HOUSE
The main house battery disconnect switch turns the house battery power
supply on or off by disconnecting 12 Volt DC power to the following items:
inverter, domestic fuse panel in the bedroom, domestic fuse panel in the front
run box and domestic power supply in the rear run box(s). Turn the house
battery disconnect switch off when the motorhome is going to be stored or
before performing electrical maintenance. If possible, leave the motorhome
plugged into an AC source with the battery disconnect switch on to help
prevent the possibility of dead batteries. Use of this battery cut-off switch
will not turn off all DC electrical items or other parasitic loads present on the
house battery. Some are federal mandate items such as the LP-Gas detector.
If an AC power source is not available, and the motorhome is going to be
stored for more than 48 hours, it is recommended to turn the house battery
disconnect switch off.
NOTE:
The optional solar panel will charge the batteries with the disconnect switches off.
Located in the battery
compartment, curbside.
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