Owner`s manual

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CONVERTER/INVERTER
A converter/inverter (gure 9-9) is provided as a stan-
dard feature on the Allegro Breeze. is converter/in-
verter provides these three basic functions:
1. Convert 120 VAC power into 12 VDC power when
120 VAC is available. e converter will create 12 VDC
to charge the house batteries when 120VAC power is
available from shoreline or the generator.
2. Invert 12 VDC power into 120 VAC power when 120
VAC is not available. e inverter can create 120 VAC to
power the entertainment system (e.g. TVs, Blu-ray play-
er) and optional residential refrigerator when 120 VAC
power is not available.
3. Transfer 120 VAC power to the inverter loads (e.g.
entertainment system, optional refrigerator) when 120
VAC power is available.
e converter/inverter will transfer or pass 120 VAC power to its loads when plugged into shoreline or
running the generator.
e converter/inverter is conveniently located in the front passenger-side compartment. Do not store
items around the inverter as these items could cause accidental electrical short circuits or obstruct the
cooling fan leading to overheating.
ere is a three position selector switch on the converter/inverter labeled “AUTO/REMOTE”, “DC
OFF”, and “CHARGER ONLY.” is switch should be set to “AUTO/REMOTE” to allow the inverting
function to be enabled. e inverting function can then be enabled/disabled by the “12 VOLT” switch
located just inside the door. Inverting is enabled when this 12V disconnect switch is “ON” and disabled
when the switch is “OFF”.
ELECTRICAL FEATURES
Figure 9-9:
Converter/Inverter
GFCI to be tested.
To test the GFCI, the reset button needs to be pushed in fully before starting the test. Push the test
button. is should cause the reset button to pop out which means the protected circuits have been
disconnected and ground fault detection is working properly. Push the reset button back in until a
“click” is heard—this will reactivate the protected circuit. If the receptacle is working properly, the reset
button will remain in the “in” position.
e GFCI could be tripped by a various number of issues, including the use of a hair dryer, at iron or
other small items being used at the same as the microwave oven. Similarly, using two crock pots, etc.
on the same circuit could cause a GFCI to trip.