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corner of the switch console—can be used to disconnect the “house” battery from most of the 12 VDC
circuits in the motor home so that there is no inadvertent drain on the battery while the owner is away from the
motor home (e.g., shopping trips, day trips for sightseeing).
It is a good idea to develop the habit of disconnecting the 12 VDC “house” battery system whenever one
leaves the motor home for the better part of a day so that the “house” battery is protected. Additionally, it is
worthwhile periodically to check the fluid levels in the batteries constituting the 12 VDC “house” battery
system to make sure that all fluid levels are properly maintained; otherwise, a full charge cannot be maintained
in the batteries.
120-Volt AC (VAC) Receptacles
Your Zephyr Motor Home is equipped with several 120 VAC receptacles (Figure 7-11) located throughout the
interior of the motor home. These 120 VAC receptacles are of the “threeprong” variety; the third prong being a grounding pin which provides
adequate grounding to protect one from any electrical shock.
For these receptacles to work properly, do not use an adapter, cheater, or
extension cord which defeats the function of the grounding pin. For the
same reason, never remove or bend away the ground prong or pin from any
three-prong AC plug so that it would fit a two-prong AC receptacle (i.e., an
ungrounded AC receptacle).
Figure 7-11. 120 VAC Outlets
Never operate the Zephyr if there is an electrical short present, as an electrical short may deliver an electrical
shock to anyone coming in contact with the exterior of the unit. If you should feel even the slightest of
electrical shock, immediately disconnect the unit from the 120 VAC power source and locate the electrical fault
(i.e., typically, it is a break in the grounding circuit).
Do not reconnect the 120 VAC power until after that electrical fault is fixed—the grounding circuit must be
continuous from the frame to the distribution panel, to the power cord, and to the earth ground so that
electrical-shock protection is realized.
12-Volt DC (VDC) Receptacles
Your Zephyr Motor Home is equipped with a 12 VDC receptacle conveniently located on the
dashboard or bulkhead. This 12 VDC receptacle can be used for providing power to various
items, such as cellular phones or personal computers or portable communications equipment.
This receptacle is usually found on the bulkhead or on the dashboard (i.e., the connector in
Figure 7-12) in front of the passenger’s seat so that it is conveniently available to be used by
the personnel in the cockpit area.
Figure 7-12.
12 VDC Outlet
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