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Power Load Center: 30 Amp
Power Load Center
The All-in-One Power
Load Center of your
motorhome provides elec-
trical control for both 120
volt AC and 12 volt DC
circuits. This unit consists
of three main components:
• 120 volt AC Circuit
Breaker Panel
• 12 volt DC Fuse Panel
• Converter
The Power Load Center is
usually located in the rear
bed pedestal or a rear closet, but may be located elsewhere
within the motorhome. Each circuit of the main power panel
is labeled according to the device(s) connected to it.
• Do not force a tripped circuit breaker into resetting.
A tripped circuit breaker indicates a problem with
the circuit that must be corrected.
• Never bypass or defeat circuit breakers or circuit
fuses.
• Do not replace circuit breakers with one of a higher
current rating.
• Do not replace blown fuses with a fuse of a higher
current rating.
Circuit damage could result, creating the potential of
electrical shock, electrocution, and fire.
DANGER DANGER
A qualified RV electrician should perform any repairs
to the electrical system of your motorhome. If misused,
electrical energy is dangerous and can cause fires,
electrical shock, or electrocution.
WARNING WARNING
120 Volt Circuit Breaker Panel
The 120 volt AC section of the Power Load Center contains
toggle-type circuit breakers. Circuit breakers protect the 120
volt wiring and components in your motorhome from circuit
overloads and shorted circuits. Should a circuit overload or
short circuit occur, the circuit breaker protecting the affected
circuit will ‘trip,’ preventing the flow of electricity to that
circuit.
A circuit breaker identification label is permanently attached
to the inside surface of the 120 volt AC Load Center. The
circuit breakers will NOT offer complete protection of the
motorhome electrical system in the event of a power surge or
spike.
If a circuit breaker trips, turn OFF and unplug the electrical
appliance(s) or devices on that circuit and allow the circuit
breaker to cool down. After the cool down period, reset the
circuit breaker by moving the switch to the OFF position
and then back to the ON position, then plug-in the electrical
devices and try operating them. If the circuit breaker re-trips
or frequently trips, unplug the appliances(s) on the circuit and
contact your selling dealer’s service department to have the
electrical problem diagnosed and repaired. It is possible that
the appliance is faulty, not the circuit.
If the circuit breaker refuses to re-set, this indicates there is
something wrong with that circuit. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
FORCE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO THE ON POSITION:
• The circuit may be overloaded with too many devices.
• The device may draw more current that what the circuit
is designed to supply.
• The device may have developed an internal short circuit.
• The circuit wiring or outlet (receptacle) may be damaged.
Do Not attempt to use that circuit or device until the problem
is determined and repaired by a qualified electrician.
NOTES:
• Circuit breakers and fuses are vital in keeping the
electrical system of your motorhome in a safe op-
erational condition. Never bypass or defeat circuit
breakers or circuit fuses.
• Some electrical appliances may have their own
circuit breakers. If there is an interruption in elec-
trical service of an appliance, consult the manual
for that appliance to determine the recommended
action to take.
• For motorhomes equipped with a multiplex wiring
system, the power load center and associated cir-
cuit breaker/fuse panels is quite different than the
power load center described in this section.
Replacement circuit breakers must be of the same
voltage, amperage rating, and type. Never use a higher
rated replacement circuit breaker than what was originally
installed with your motorhome. Doing so may cause a fire
by overheating the motorhome's wiring.
WARNING WARNING