Owner`s manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - HOUSE — 8
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2008 LAPALMA XL
Compensation for temperature and elevation
may also be necessary. The generator’s
maximum output is rated at 500 feet above sea
level. Beyond this point, the generator will lose
approximately 3.5% of its rated power for every
1000 feet gained in elevation. High and low
temperatures can also affect generator output.
Power decreases 1% for every 10ºF above 85ºF.
Counteract these effects by operating appliances
in sequence rather than at the same time.
INFORMATION:
The generator may shut down for
reasons other than an overload. If
a blink code appears on the control
switch, refer to the generator OEM
manual to obtain an explanation for the
code.
Generator Fuel
There is always a possibility fuel may be
contaminated. Diesel fuel may contain water
or a microbe growth (black slime). Any
contamination of fuel will greatly reduce the
total output of the generator, and may cause
erratic AC output.
NOTE:
The motorhome manufacturer does not
cover damage to the generator caused
by fuel contamination, or to appliances
due to erratic AC voltage.
Resetting the Circuit Breaker
If a circuit breaker
trips in the main AC
breaker panel, or on the
generator control panel,
there may be a short
circuit or too much
load.
NOTE:
The generator will continue to run after
a circuit breaker trips.
If a circuit breaker trips, disconnect or turn off
as many loads as possible. To reset the circuit
breaker, switch the circuit breaker to OFF. Then
switch back to ON to reconnect the circuit.
If the circuit breaker immediately trips, the
electrical distribution system has a short or
the circuit breaker is faulty. Call a qualied
electrician. If the circuit breaker does not trip,
reconnect a combination of loads that will
not overload the generator or cause the circuit
breaker to trip again. Remember to compensate
for elevation and temperature changes when
reconnecting loads.
NOTE:
An appliance or load may have a short if
it causes a circuit breaker to trip after
reconnection. DO NOT continue to reset
breaker. Have the problem corrected
before resuming operation.
Generator Exercise
If use of the generator is infrequent, exercise
the generator once a month by operating it at
approximately half the maximum rated output
for two hours. This will help promote better
starting, more reliable operation and longer
engine life. This procedure drives off moisture,
lubricates the internal engine parts, replaces
the old stale fuel with a fresh supply, and also
promotes removing oxides from the electrical
switches and contacts.
NOTE:
Avoid short run periods of the generator.
Run the generator set under a load for a
minimum of one-half hour.
Inverter - 600 Watt (optIonal)
The inverter can be used when shore power is
not available or when not able to operate from
the generator. The inverter uses 12 Volts DC
power from the house batteries to make 120
Volts AC power to operate selected appliances
(main and bedroom televisions and satellite
reciever). Use of the inverter quickly consumes
house battery power, so it should be used sparingly.
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On Generator
Control Panel
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Typical View of Inverter
LED &
ON/OFF
Switch