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6-5
SECTION 6 –
ELECTRICAL
The inverter converts 12-volt DC current from
the house batteries into 120-volt AC current for
use by 120-volt AC equipment in the motorhome.
Charging Section
While connected to 120-volt external power,
the inverter/charger will recharge the house
batteries using a 3-stage battery charger. It will
also supply 12-volt DC current for use by 12-volt
equipment in the motorhome.
If the house batteries have been significantly
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.
The inverter/charger features a Battery
Saver
™
Mode, which is designed to keep
batteries fully charged over long periods of time.
See the inverter/charger information included in
your InfoCase for more information on this
feature.
If the batteries do not charge as described
above, it is possible the batteries are defective. If
the batteries are extremely discharged, the
charger may not be able to recharge the batteries.
NOTE: Do not leave the shoreline plugged in
during storage. Follow regular battery
inspection and maintenance.
Inverter/Charger Control Panel
The inverter/charger has a wall-mounted
control panel that can be programmed for several
charging options. It will also display warnings for
overload conditions or other operating failure
conditions.
The inverter/charger control panel is located
near the monitor panel.
When the inverter is not being used, it should
be shut off at the control panel. The inverter
could drain the house batteries if the shoreline is
not connected to external power and the House/
Coach Battery Disconnect switch is on.
NOTE: Switch the refrigerator to GAS mode
anytime you are running it with the
shoreline unplugged to avoid
discharging house batteries.
The refrigerator draws its electrical
current through the inverter and not
directly from the shoreline. If the
refrigerator is in ELECTRIC or AUTO
mode, it will continue to draw from
house batteries through the inverter
when the shoreline is unplugged unless
the inverter is turned OFF.
NOTICE
Do not store items too closely around the
inverter unit in the storage compartment.
The inverter generates heat while
operating and needs unrestricted airflow
for proper cooling. Damage to the inverter
can result.