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SECTION 4 –
APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS
POWER CONTROL SYSTEM
(PCS)
The Power Control System (PCS) monitors
the electrical usage of the appliances and
equipment in the coach and allows you to use
certain high energy appliances, such as the
microwave or washer/dryer, without overloading
the shoreline circuit breaker to prevent nuisance
tripping.
Further Information
Refer to the manufacturer’s user guide
provided in your InfoCase for important
information on how this system operates under
several conditions, whether 20-amp, 30-amp, or
50-amp connections.
SOLAR CHARGE PANEL
–If Equipped
The 100-watt roof-mounted Solar Charge
Panel uses the sun to help keep your house
batteries charged. A Solar Charge Controller is
located in the utility compartment to show you
when the Solar Charge Panel is actively charging
the house batteries.
NOTE: The Solar Charge Panel is not intended
to make the coach battery system
“maintenance free.” The solar panel will
not completely compensate for
continuous low amperage draw from
components such as the propane gas leak
detector (if equipped), the dash radio
clock, and the radio station memory
circuitry, for example.
Although the Solar Charge Panel can
help to extend battery life, the coach
shoreline should be plugged in routinely
to “top off” the batteries. We also
recommend following regular battery
inspection and maintenance, especially
in cold weather.
See “Battery Care” in Section 6 -
Electrical.
Further Information
Refer to the manufacturer’s user manual
provided in your InfoCase for complete operating
instructions.
WATER HEATER - GAS/
ELECTRIC
-If Equipped
The Gas/Electric Water Heater has a dual
power feature. It can operate from propane gas or
120-volt house current, or it can use both at the
same time for quicker recovery at times when
you are using a lot of hot water.
PCS Display Panel
(Located near monitor panel)
-Typical View
Solar Charge Controller
(Located in utility compartment)