Electrical System; Batteries - Fleetwood Jamboree 1987 Service Manual

THE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
The electrical systems In your motor home me
designed and built in accordance with all regulations,
codes. and standards in effect at the lime of
manufacture.
There Hrc thrc() distinct e!ectrical systems in your
motor home.
• Chassis systllm. This is tho vehicle electrical
system. It includes the stoP. tail, turn s;gf1~I,
clearance lights, and instrument panol
accessories.
.. 12 volt DC 1;lIing system. All 12 volt lighting
fixtures and convenience outlets, 12 volt
p()wurod vonts, Im1"_
m"tor~,
and 12 volt
accessorlos arc included in this
sv~tem.
The
fresh water pump and any 12 volt entertainment
equipment are connected to Ihis system. The 12
volt power source is a 12 volt lead-acid storage
battery located in the battery compartment
Twolve volt power is "Iso provided by
~n
ACIDC
converter. Battery charge is m~intnnod by tho
motor home engine alternator, or by the charging
circuit inciuded in the convener.
• 115 volt AC system. This system provides
grounded alectrical service (or appliances such
as air conditioners. TV, blender. elc. The 115-voll
systom also provides a powor souroO for tho
converter. Your motor home is equippod with n
heavy duty power cord to cormect to an extemal
115 volt. 30 amp AC servicB_ The r.ord and
connector are molded together to form a
weati1mproof oablu ilssombly. Do not out or alter
thu
c~ble
in any
w~y.
Do not remove tho ground
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pin ill the cable connector, or defeat the glOund
circuit In the motor home. If yOll have to lise
adapters to plug into an electrical service. 1m sure
the ground is maintained. Do not use
~
two-
conductor extension cord, or any cord or c~blo
that does not assure approl'rjale and adequate
ground continuity. Never plug the 115 volt cord
into an ungroufldod fOceptacie .
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE 115 VOLT
elECTRICAL SYSTEM WITHOUT A PROPER
GROUNO,
BATTERIES
The auxiliary battery used
In
your motor home is
designed espedally for RV lJse.
Batterv condition can be checked on the optional
Monitor Panel. To oheok the battery charge:
1. Unplug the 115 volt AC power cord to tUff] tho
power converter off.
2. Press "BATTERY" rocker switch on the panel.
3. TUff] on a light or any 12 vol! applianCe. The
battery must be checked with " lo~d.
4. Read battery condition on the meter. Red is poor,
yellow is fair. and gree" b good.
Battery Inspection and Care
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE 115 VOLT
ELECTRIC CORD ANO THE POSITIVE TERMINAL
FROM THE MOTOR HOME BATTERY BEFORE
WORKING ON EITHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
WARNING: REMOVE RINGS. METAL WATCH-
BANDS, AND OTHER METAL JEWELRY BEFORE
WORKING AROUND A BATTERY. USE CAUTION
WHEN USING METAL TOOLS. IF THE TOOL
CONTACTS THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL OR
METAL CONNECTEO TO IT, AND ANY OTHER
METAL ON THE MOTOR HOME, A SHORT CIRCUIT
COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY OR FIRE.
Check tha extarnal condltion of tho battery periodi-
cally. Look for cracks in the cover and case. Check
the Vp.rH plugs. Replace them jf they ere cracked or
broken. Keep the battery clea"_ Accumulations of add
film and dirt may permit "urrGnttu /I"w between the
termiflals and discharge tha battery. To CIO~fl the
batte,y, wash it with a diluted solution of beking
sod~
and water to neutralize any acid preserH, then flush