Baja Marine JAY SERIES YEAR 2006 - Manual (Page 79)

120-Volt AC System
POWER CORD
Your trailer is equipped with a 30-amp power cord pre-wired into the breaker box. By
opening the cable hatch door, you can pull the power cord from the compartment and attach
it to the campground power source. For Canadian units, the power cord is protected with a
30-amp main circuit breaker. Power is distributed through circuit breakers to receptacles
built into walls and cabinets. The cord extends approximately 25’ (7 meters) from the
trailer depending on the floor plan. Your RV power cord must be fully extended and not left
coiled in the compartment or on the ground. If the cord is left coiled, it creates potential for
heat to melt the cord’s casing together.
To prevent accidental electrical shock, insure that the ground pin on the attachment plug
cap is intact to the earth ground through the RV park receptacle. Any accidental short of a
live circuit conductor will trip the circuit breaker indicating a shorted circuit. Make sure
that the polarity of the external power is not reversed, in order to avoid harm to appliances
and personal electrical shock. Polarity indicators may be purchased in most electrical and
hardware stores.
It is strongly recommended to avoid the use of extension cords. Using an improper
extension cord will cause overheating of the cord and equipment, and it voids the warranty.
It may also cause premature failure of the AC equipment. If you choose to use an extension
cord, it MUST be the same amperage rating as the RV power cord and be identified for
heavy-duty outdoor use. However, the use of an extension cord can still cause all of the
problems discussed here and will void the warranty.
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WARNING: Do not use an adapter, cheater or extension cord that will
break the continuity of the grounding circuit connected to the third pin.
NEVER remove the grounding pin to connect a non-grounded,
two-prong receptacle. Any deviation from this will potentially cause a
fire from overheating.
GFCI
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WARNING: Make sure you read, understand and follow all
instructions supplied by the GFCI receptacle manufacturer with your
RV. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to death or serious
injury from shock or electrocution.
Each trailer has a GFCI receptacle installed. These initials mean “Ground Fault Current
Interrupter.” This special receptacle has been designed to reduce the possible injury caused
by electrical shock.
An example of ground fault current is the current which would flow through a person who
is using or touching an appliance with faulty insulation and, at the same time, is in contact
with an electrical ground such as a plumbing fixture, wet floor, or earth.
Jay Series/Baja/Select Folding Camping Trailer 69
Utilities & Systems