Owner`s manual

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2008 LAPALMA XL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - HOUSE — 8
Shore Power:
The motorhome is equipped with a shore
power cord to connect the motorhome to outside
electrical services. Shore power service is the
most efcient source of electrical power. The
plug end of the shore power cord is 50 Amp 240
Volt AC. When this type of power service is not
available, electrical adapters will be required
to allow a proper and safe connection to the
electrical service supply.
NOTE:
When 50 Amp shore service is not
available, care will have to be used when
operating the appliances and using
outlets to avoid overloading the shore
power service.
Generator:
The generator can be selected for use when
shore power is unavailable. The maximum
amount of generator output power, measured in
watts, is calculated at an elevation of 500 feet
above sea level. This gure decreases slightly
at higher altitude. Ambient temperature also
effects total maximum output. The amount of
AC electrical load applied to the generator
determines fuel consumption.
Inverter (Optional):
The inverter/charger is an auxiliary 120 Volt
AC power source that inverts 12 Volt DC house
battery power to 120 Volts AC. This device has
limited AC power output, measured in watts,
and operates only selected appliances such as
the front and rear television and, if equipped, the
satellite receiver.
Battery DISconnect - houSe
The house battery
disconnect switch
turns the house battery
power supply on or
off by disconnecting
12 Volt DC power to
the following items:
inverter, house fuse
panel in the bedroom,
house fuse panel in the
front electrical box. Turn
the house battery disconnect switch off when
the motorhome is going to be stored for more
than 48 hours or before performing electrical
maintenance. If possible, leave the motorhome
plugged into an outside electrical service with
the house battery disconnect switch on to help
prevent the possibility of dead batteries. Use of
this battery disconnect switch will not turn off
all DC electrical items or other parasitic loads
present on the house battery. Some are federal
mandate items such as the LP-Gas detector.
converter
The power converter is designed to provide
a ltered 12 Volt DC power to the lighting and
appliance circuits. It will also recharge and
maintain the unit’s house battery. The power
converter is virtually maintenance free. There
are some tests which can be performed to ensure
the power converter is functioning properly.
The converter is located in the rear curbside
compartment.
The output on terminals should read 13.6
Volts DC +/- .3 Volts.
Inspect the fuses to ensure they are not
blown.
The power requirement for the converter
is 120 Volts AC.
If the converter output is correct, but the
battery is not charging, there may be a problem
with an open wire between the converter and
battery.
If the fuses are blown the battery was
connected in reverse. It only takes one second of
reverse connection to blow the fuse.
If the power requirement for the converter is
met, the fuses are good, and there is no output
from the converter, the converter is bad and will
need to be replaced.
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battery compartment.
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