VILLAGIO OWNERS MANUAL
Renegade RV
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Rev.712a
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See the inverter control panel instructions in your Info Case for complete instructions and
charging setup directions.
6-3 POWER CENTER
(Converter)
The power converter is generally located in a lower cabinet face in the galley or living area or
under the bed accessed through the front bed base, depending on the floor plan of your model.
The converter power panel contains the house electrical system 120-volt circuit breakers and
12-volt fuses.
The power converter changes 120-volt AC current from the auxiliary generator or the shoreline
into 12-volt DC current for use by 12-volt equipment in the motorhome.
120-Volt Circuit Breakers;
12-Volt
House Fuses
Power Center (Converter)
-Typical Villagio
Certain circuits, however, remain unchanged for use by items which require 120-volt current,
such as the air conditioner(s), the refrigerator in AC mode, the microwave oven, etc.
NOTE: The converter will not change 12-volt D C current to 120-volt AC.
Current drawn from
the house batteries passes
through the power converter unchanged, although it is routed through a series of protective
fuses located on the power panel.
For further information s
ee the manufacturer's operation, care, and maintenance information provided in your Info
Case.
Charging Section
The converter charges house batteries while 120-volt external power is connected. The
converter will automatically "sense" the condition of the battery. If it is below "full charge", the
Charging Section will start charging the batteries.
If the house batteries have been extremely
discharged, they will accept charge at a relatively high amperage rate. If they are only slightly
discharged, they will charge at a lower amperage rate. The rate of charge will decrease as the
batteries reach "full charge", then will continue "trickle" charging at a very low amperage rate. If
your battery does not charge as described above, it is possible the battery is defective.
Thermal Overload