Tiffin Motorhomes 2011 Phaeton, Руководство пользователя

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E L E C T R I C A L F E A T U R E S
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electrical shock, immediately disconnect the unit from the 120 VAC power source and locate the electrical fault
(i.e., typically, it is a break in the grounding circuit). Do not reconnect the 120 VAC power until after that
electrical fault is fixed—the grounding circuit must be continuous from the frame to the distribution panel, to
the power cord, and to the earth ground so that electrical-shock protection is realized.
12-Volt DC (VDC) Receptacles
Your Phaeton Motor Home may be equipped with a 12 VDC receptacle conveniently
located on the dashboard or bulkhead (i.e., the “black” connector plate in the figure).
This 12 VDC receptacle (Figure 7-10) can be used for providing power to various items,
such as cellular phones or personal computers or portable communications equipment.
This receptacle is usually found on the bulkhead in front of the passenger’s seat so that
it is conveniently available to be used by the personnel in the cockpit area
Ground-Fault-Circuit-Interrupt (GFCI) Receptacles
In the kitchen and bath areas, there are 120 VAC GFCI receptacles (Figure 7-11) which provide greater
protection against inadvertent electrical shocks. These specialized GFCI
receptacles provide both overload and short-circuit protection for the user.
The electrical receptacles located in the slide-out are wired through the kitchen
GFCI. The exterior receptacles are wired through the bathroom GFCI.
Consequently, if an appliance plugged into a slide-out or exterior receptacle is
not working, check for a tripped GFCI in the kitchen or bathroom. In
addition, these receptacles protect the user from ground faults between an electrically “hot” wire and ground.
The GFCI will not reduce the shock hazard if the short is between a neutral and “hot” wire or two “hot-load”
wires.
The GFCI should be tested at least once a month. The 120 VAC electrical system must be “on” for the GFCI
to be tested. To test the GFCI the reset button needs to be pushed in fully before starting the test. Push the
test button; this will cause the reset button to pop out which means that the protected circuits have been
disconnected. Push the reset button back in until a “click” is heard—this will reactivate the protected circuit. If
the GFCI is working properly, the reset button will remain in the “in”
position.
Inverter / Converter
When the 120 VAC power is not available, either from the power cord or
the generator, the inverter/converter (Figure 7-12) may be used. The
control panel for the inverter/converter is located above or near the
entrance door.
When the inverter/converter is turned “on,” it transforms the 12 VDC power to 120 VAC power for the
operation of lights, appliances, televisions, and related items. The 120 VAC power which is generated by the
Figure 7-10. 12 VDC
Receptacle (black)
Figure 7-11. GFCI Receptacle
Figure 7-12. Inverter/Converter