Winnebago 2004 Meridian Itasca Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 77)

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SECTION 6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

CHARGING SECTION

The house batteries are automatically charged

while 110-volt external power is connected. The

charger will automatically “sense” the condition

of the RV battery. If it is below “full charge”, the

Charging Section will start charging the battery.

If the house batteries have been extremely dis-

charged, they will accept charge at a relatively

high amperage rate. If they are only slightly dis-

charged, they will charge at a lower amperage

rate. The rate of charge will decrease as the bat-

teries reach “full charge”, then will remain “trick-

le” charging at a very low amperage rate. If your

storage battery does not charge as described

above, it is possible the battery is defective.

NOTE: We do not recommend leaving the shore-

line plugged in continuously during stor-

age periods because the batteries can

lose electrolytic fluids and become dam-

aged from continuous charging without

periodic use. We recommend following

regular battery inspection and mainte-

nance, especially in cold weather. See

“Battery Storage & Maintenance” on

page 6-11 this section.

THERMAL OVERLOAD

PROTECTOR

A thermal overload protector will shut down

the converter if it becomes overheated. This can

result from operating above its maximum limit

for an extended period of time or by obstruction

of ventilation to unit.

NOTE: 12-volt lights and motors will automati-

cally draw from battery power in this

event.

The thermal breaker will reset itself after a

cool-down period, and the lights and motors will

resume operating from the converter. If the over-

load trips again shortly after reset, take immedi-

ate steps to correct the cause of overheating. A

portion of house 12-volt load (lights or motors or

both) should be turned off to reduce total load.

Also, inspect the converter unit to make sure ven-

tilation is not obstructed.

110-VOLT RECEPTACLES

(OUTLETS)

A number of standard AC electrical outlets are

provided throughout the coach for connecting

small appliances such as televisions, radios,

toasters, etc. An outdoor outlet is also located on

the outside of the coach near the entrance door.

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT

INTERRUPTER

Exterior, bath and galley outlets are connected

to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter),

which is an extremely sensitive circuit breaker

that will help to protect against severe electrical

shock if a ground fault develops. If such a condi-

tion occurs, the GFCI will break the circuit by

turning off the power to the protected outlets. If

this happens, unplug all the appliances on that

circuit and press the reset button on the GFCI

equipped outlet.

110-Volt House Circuit Breakers

(

at foot of bed

)

Do not store items too closely around

the inverter unit in the storage com-

partment. The inverter generates heat

while operating and needs unre-

stricted airflow for proper cooling.

CAUTION

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