Winnebago Brave 36M Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 63)

SECTION 6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

6-1

(See also Safety Precautions, Section 1 of this

manual.)

Your motor home is equipped with an electri-

cal system consisting of two separate voltages; a

12-volt DC system and a 110-volt AC system.

The 12-volt system consists of two internal pow-

er sources, while the 110-volt system is operated

from an outside power source or the optional

110-volt generator. All systems operate through a

single power converter control center to provide

electrical power to the motor home.

110-VOLT AC SYSTEM

The 110-volt system operates from an outside

110-volt utility service such as those at camp-

grounds, or from the optional 110-volt generator.

When the power cord is connected to an outside

power source, or when the generator is in opera-

tion, the power converter automatically changes

a portion of the 110-volt current to 12-volt DC

current. All equipment in the motor home that is

normally powered by the auxiliary battery is then

powered through the converter.

In addition, the following equipment is entire-

ly dependent on 110-volt current: roof air condi-

tioner, refrigerator (when placed in AC mode),

microwave oven, and any 110-volt electrical

equipment used at convenience outlets.

EXTERNAL POWER CORD

(Shoreline)

The external utility power cord (commonly re-

ferred to as a “shoreline”) is stored in the utility

compartment on the left (driver’s) side of the

coach.

To connect to an external power source, re-

move the cord from the storage compartment and

plug it into a suitable power receptacle.

An access hatch in the compartment floor lets

you route the shoreline cord out the bottom of the

compartment so you can shut the compartment

door while the shoreline is connected.

The shoreline cord is designed to ground the

electrical system through the receptacle. It is also

designed to carry the amperage output of most

campground outlets. If the electrical receptacle to

be used is designed to mate with the prongs on

the power cord plug, the electrical connection can

be expected to carry rated load.

Your coach may be equipped with either 30-

amp or 50-amp shoreline service depending on

the power requirements of electrical appliances

and equipment in the coach. You can tell which

type you have by looking at the prongs on the

shoreline plug.

Do not connect the external power

cord to any receptacle until you have

contacted the owner and/or attendant

of the premises to verify proper polar-

ity and grounding.

It is the responsibility of the owner of

the electrical receptacle to ensure that

the receptacle is properly wired and

grounded.

Reverse polarity and improper

grounding of the vehicle can cause

personal injury or death.

WARNING

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