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OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE RV
MONITOR PANEL CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
The RV will have one monitor panel inside, above the sliding door. The The solar panel controller will tell you the approximate condition of
panel allows you to check the approximate levels in the fresh water the RV coach batteries.
tank, black waste tank, grey waste tank and propane gas tank. You
can also check the condition of the coach battery, turn on the water To check the battery condition, you must first:
pump, start or stop the generator and operate the battery disconnect.
To check the approximate amount of water available in the fresh water 1. Disconnect from the campsite power pole.
tank, push and hold the button labelled FRESH. If the tank is 2/3 full, 2. Turn the generator and engine off.
the E, 1/3, and 2/3 indicators will light up on the panel. These indicators
will also show the level of the GRY (grey tank) and BLK (black tank). The Battery voltage is displayed on the solar controller. For the solar
monitor panel is for convenience and the levels shown by the indicators panel controller display, press the AMP/VOLT button until the V for
are approximate. See FIGURE 12: MONITOR PANEL on this page. voltage is displayed. See FIGURE 13: VOLTAGE DISPLAY on this page.
On occasion, the black or grey waste tank level indicator on your If the solar controlle is not reading at least 12.2 Volts action is
monitor panel may read incorrectly. The waste tank sensors can required to charge the coach battery by plugging into the campsite
be compromised by material inside the tank. This can cause faulty power pole, running the RV engine or starting the generator. A 13+
readings on the panel. To prevent this: Volt reading on the battery voltage gauge indicates that charging
is occurring. It may take in excess of four hours to fully charge the
1. Always flush with plenty of water when using the toilet. coach battery.
2. Only use RV toilet paper.
3. Never pour grease, oil, coffee grounds or other food waste TIP
If the engine is ON, the monitor panel will not have
down the toilet or sinks. power or function.
4. After draining waste tanks and closing the valves, always add
SWITCHES ON THE MONITOR PANEL
toilet chemical.
1. The battery disconnect switch turns off all 12‑Volt power to
CAUTION the coach. This switch must be in the ON position for the 12‑Volt
The waste tank sensors may become inaccurate when systems to operate. See FIGURE 12: MONITOR PANEL on this
blocked by waste materials in the tanks. To help avoid clogs page.
and misreading sensors always flush the toilet with plenty of
water and only use toilet paper suitable for RV tanks. Never 2. The water pump switch has a light to indicate when it is on.
pour grease, oil, coffee grounds or other food waste down the 3. The generator Start/Stop switch operates the generator. See
toilet or sinks. No paper towels, facial tissues, feminine hygiene
products, diapers or leftovers can be flushed down the toilet. OPERATING THE GENERATOR on page 32.
The black and grey tanks can become clogged. Guests are
responsible for costs to empty or repair clogged tanks. WATER PUMP SWITCH
Start Indicator Light Flasher The water pump switch provides access to water from the fresh
water tank. Anytime water is not required turn the water pump
Low Oil Pressure 2 switch OFF. It is normal to hear a noise from the water pump when
Service Required 3 it is in use.
Over Crank 4
CAUTION
Make sure there is water in the fresh water tank before
using the water pump. Running the pump with no water can
lead to damage and may render the system inoperable.
Stop/ HOURS
Prime
TANKS E 1/3 2/3 F
BATT LOW 11.2 11.7 12.3
LPG BATT FRESH BLK GRY V AMP/ Battery capacity / Voltage
VOLT
AGM BATTERY 100%
TYPE
FIGURE 14: BATTERY VOLTAGE SCREEN
Hold for 3sec.
for settings
AWNING EXT AWNING AWNING WATER BATTERY CHARGING STATUS BATTERY CONDITION
12VOLT
30 AMP PWM DIGITAL SOLAR CONTROLLER
AWNING RET POWER LIGHT PUMP DISCONNECT
FIGURE 12: MONITOR PANEL FIGURE 13: VOLTAGE DISPLAY
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MONITOR PANEL CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
The RV will have one monitor panel inside, above the sliding door. The The solar panel controller will tell you the approximate condition of
panel allows you to check the approximate levels in the fresh water the RV coach batteries.
tank, black waste tank, grey waste tank and propane gas tank. You
can also check the condition of the coach battery, turn on the water To check the battery condition, you must first:
pump, start or stop the generator and operate the battery disconnect.
To check the approximate amount of water available in the fresh water 1. Disconnect from the campsite power pole.
tank, push and hold the button labelled FRESH. If the tank is 2/3 full, 2. Turn the generator and engine off.
the E, 1/3, and 2/3 indicators will light up on the panel. These indicators
will also show the level of the GRY (grey tank) and BLK (black tank). The Battery voltage is displayed on the solar controller. For the solar
monitor panel is for convenience and the levels shown by the indicators panel controller display, press the AMP/VOLT button until the V for
are approximate. See FIGURE 12: MONITOR PANEL on this page. voltage is displayed. See FIGURE 13: VOLTAGE DISPLAY on this page.
On occasion, the black or grey waste tank level indicator on your If the solar controlle is not reading at least 12.2 Volts action is
monitor panel may read incorrectly. The waste tank sensors can required to charge the coach battery by plugging into the campsite
be compromised by material inside the tank. This can cause faulty power pole, running the RV engine or starting the generator. A 13+
readings on the panel. To prevent this: Volt reading on the battery voltage gauge indicates that charging
is occurring. It may take in excess of four hours to fully charge the
1. Always flush with plenty of water when using the toilet. coach battery.
2. Only use RV toilet paper.
3. Never pour grease, oil, coffee grounds or other food waste TIP
If the engine is ON, the monitor panel will not have
down the toilet or sinks. power or function.
4. After draining waste tanks and closing the valves, always add
SWITCHES ON THE MONITOR PANEL
toilet chemical.
1. The battery disconnect switch turns off all 12‑Volt power to
CAUTION the coach. This switch must be in the ON position for the 12‑Volt
The waste tank sensors may become inaccurate when systems to operate. See FIGURE 12: MONITOR PANEL on this
blocked by waste materials in the tanks. To help avoid clogs page.
and misreading sensors always flush the toilet with plenty of
water and only use toilet paper suitable for RV tanks. Never 2. The water pump switch has a light to indicate when it is on.
pour grease, oil, coffee grounds or other food waste down the 3. The generator Start/Stop switch operates the generator. See
toilet or sinks. No paper towels, facial tissues, feminine hygiene
products, diapers or leftovers can be flushed down the toilet. OPERATING THE GENERATOR on page 32.
The black and grey tanks can become clogged. Guests are
responsible for costs to empty or repair clogged tanks. WATER PUMP SWITCH
Start Indicator Light Flasher The water pump switch provides access to water from the fresh
water tank. Anytime water is not required turn the water pump
Low Oil Pressure 2 switch OFF. It is normal to hear a noise from the water pump when
Service Required 3 it is in use.
Over Crank 4
CAUTION
Make sure there is water in the fresh water tank before
using the water pump. Running the pump with no water can
lead to damage and may render the system inoperable.
Stop/ HOURS
Prime
TANKS E 1/3 2/3 F
BATT LOW 11.2 11.7 12.3
LPG BATT FRESH BLK GRY V AMP/ Battery capacity / Voltage
VOLT
AGM BATTERY 100%
TYPE
FIGURE 14: BATTERY VOLTAGE SCREEN
Hold for 3sec.
for settings
AWNING EXT AWNING AWNING WATER BATTERY CHARGING STATUS BATTERY CONDITION
12VOLT
30 AMP PWM DIGITAL SOLAR CONTROLLER
AWNING RET POWER LIGHT PUMP DISCONNECT
FIGURE 12: MONITOR PANEL FIGURE 13: VOLTAGE DISPLAY
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