
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPT OUTLETS (GFCI)
The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) outlets protect the user from ground faults
between a hot wire and ground. The 120 Volt electrical outlets in the kitchen and bath
area are GFCI protected receptacles. The electrical outlets located in the Slideouts are
wired through the kitchen GFCI. The exterior electrical outlets are wired through the
bathroom GFCI. On units equipped with the floor heat option, a separate GFCI is
installed in the bathroom or near the main breaker box. Units with the holding tank heat
pad option will have an additional GFCI located in the basement area; however, the
exact location varies.
The GFCI outlets should be tested at least once a month. The 120 Volt electrical
system must be energized in order to test the GFCI. The reset button needs to be
pressed before starting the test. Then push the test button, which will cause the reset
button to pop out, confirming the protected circuits have been disconnected. Push the
reset button again until a click is heard to reactivate the protected circuit. If the GFCI is
working properly, the reset button will remain in the “IN” position. If an item plugged into
a Slideout or outside receptacle is not working, check for a tripped GFCI in the kitchen
or bathroom. Likewise, if the floor heat or holding tank heat pads are not working, check
the GFCI for that circuit.
WARNING
The GFCI will not reduce the shock hazard if the short is between a neutral and hot wire or two hot load wires.
BLOCK HEATER OUTLET
Diesel coaches may have an outlet designed for use with the engine block heater. It may be located in the engine
compartment or in one of the rear compartment bays.
This outlet may be controlled by the block heater button on coaches equipped with a SilverLeaf touchscreen. Coaches
without SilverLeaf may have a switch in the overhead cabinet to turn the power to the outlet on or off, while others may
be wired directly from the breaker box.
Coaches equipped with energy management systems operating on shore power of 30 amps or less may have power
shed to the block heater if the other loads exceed the amperage set on the energy management system.
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