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Old 07-08-2018, 05:45 PM   #1
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HELP- we have a *major problem* with Elec. 1999 Pacearrow

was connected to shore power and started the generator, then shut the generator off, added a little oil, restarted and ran for 2 min, shut it off, 10 min later (the NEW a/cs were running) then the system shut down, the ECC said Load Shed, now nothing works on 110- i tested each plug with a circuit tester, every socket says Hot and Ground reversed.. No neutral thru out the MH

Found ONE GFI in the bathroom, cant find another - did voltage test at the main breaker above the ref... 120 V AC between the ground and the hot.

ZERO voltage between neutral and hot on all circuits

no 110-120v because of no neutral, but where or why?? Can anyone help ?

we can not find the converter / inverters... have no clue where to look.

This is a used MH and we have not even taken it on the road... bought from estate... no knowledge...
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Always start with the easy stuff.
Disconnect the coach from power then open up the transfer switch box. Inspect each wire in the box for burn marks. Tighten each connection in the box. Plug back in and test.
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there is no nutural. the hot / ground reverse test with receptical tester. nothing works on any of the 120VAC cercuits, all 12VDC test good. I get 120 volt with leads to hot at breaker terminal and to ground bus bar, get zero volts at nutural to hot. replaced the GFI in bathroom, pulled shore receptacle on the RV and it's good. shore cord is new, have a surge protector with indecator lamps with tell if shore power is correct or not, and it is.
found a knife style J-box behind the microwave (was not any of the problem) but cut it out and rewired (safety issue).
wondering "if" the auto transfer unit could be the problem
and if so how would I test it ? all the fuses in it test good, but there is a soleniod looking device and a couple of relays.
when I started my generator I forgot there was one roof A-C unit running, forward unit.
no breakers were tripped, no fuses blown. the unit under the refrig is TCMS interface unit. I pulled the two fuses and they are good.
so where should I good next???
Thanks for any help.
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will check it next. Have the cover off, tested all the fuses (ok)
how to test ??
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Main thing is to make note of any burnt wiring. Next is to make sure each wire connection is tight. Tightening these connections should be a yearly maintenance issue.
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I don't know which transfer switch you have but check this video out. I would start by check that switch.

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The transfer switch is designed to switch to the generator whenever it is running. Each time you started the genny the TS switched over to it to power the RV. It also switched under the load of that AC that was running. Transfer switch is supposed to be able to do that but as a practice I always turn everything (110 volt) off before starting genny or connecting shore tie. You may have a burned or fused (welded) contact.
Here is a manual on an ATS, it may help to troubleshoot. http://www.progressivedyn.com/pdfs/110538A-English.pdf

If you are comfortable checking voltage, start at the pedestal and work your way in until you lose the neutral. Include your main circuit breaker panel connections.
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1999 pacearrow delayrelay etc

FINALLY found the switch box.. this link was so very helpful-


http://www.irv2.com/forums/f107/tran...nt-118232.html


called Intellitec and they sent a manual. uploaded the service manual
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File Type: pdf 5300591.597 ECC troubleshooting.pdf (312.5 KB, 17 views)
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