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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As needed, manually reset the circuit breaker or breakers as shown in the accompanying figure. Be careful
when working around these connections as an accidental, electrical short to ground (i.e., momentarily
connecting the “positive” or “hot” terminal to any part of the chassis) can be hazardous and harmful.
Fuse Blocks
Some of the electrical circuitry within the motor home is protected by various fusing systems. Some of these
fuse blocks are immediately accessible on the driver’s side exterior compartment.
These fuse blocks (Figure 7-17) protect some of the major electrical systems of
immediate concern to the driver.
Should there be any electrical failure of these components or systems, the first
diagnostic or troubleshooting procedure should be to check the fuses and have
available replacements to replace any blown fuses, as may be warranted.
Also the Phaeton contains a computerized diagnostic center usually attached to the
steering column under the dash. This center permits a computer to be connected to
the on-board diagnostic center monitoring many of the operating functions and
parameters of the engine so that the current operating status of the engine can
be determined and any anomalies or problems may be noted. This diagnostic
tool enables the motor home owner to maintain an updated status of the engine
so that the overall reliability of the motor home can be maintained.
As an aid to extracting and/or installing fuses in the fuse blocks, one may wish to buy an inexpensive fuse
puller at any electronics or hardware store. This tool makes the installation or removal of fuses much easier and
prevents inadvertent damage to nearby fuses or the fuse block itself.
Whenever a fuse has been “blown” and is to be extracted and replaced, it is good practice to examine the wiring
going to that particular fuse to see if there is any noticeable degradation (e.g., wiring insulation nicked, missing,
or melted) which may indicate damage beyond the fusing proper.
Warning
Never replace a fuse with a fuse rated larger than that which originally came from the
factory. To do otherwise will cause serious damage, overheating of the wiring, and
possible ignition of nearby materials resulting in a fire.
Figure 7-17. Fuse Blocks in
exterior compartment on
driver’s side