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10-23-2012, 06:24 PM
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Hooking up shore power
Should u shut off the gen prior to throwing the switch on shore power or is it ok to shut off the gen after shore power switch is on. 2011 MA.
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10-23-2012, 06:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Pueblo, CO
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just how we do it
we never have the shore power and generator on at the same time, however your transferswitch should switch it over. But don't see any reason to have both on. The few minutes between shutting of the generator and hooking up shore power is not worth it if there is any problems.
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10-23-2012, 06:32 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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Location: Vancouver, WA
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All power going to the RV should be shut off first, that includes the gen. That will help save the transfer switch.
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10-23-2012, 06:35 PM
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
Technically, it's OK to allow the transfer switch to handle the switch over but many of us don't do it... especially when there's a heavy load such as AC running... to avoid slamming the switch too hard and maybe leading to premature failure.
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10-23-2012, 06:43 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Pasadena, Md.
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Onan suggest shutting down heavy load items first....
"http://www.cumminsonan.com/www/pdf/manuals/983-0102.pdf" pg.9
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10-23-2012, 07:12 PM
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Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner iRV2 No Limits Club
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Posts: 30,785
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Shutting every thing down may save the contacts from arcing in TS if you forgot the AC was on or some other high amperage draw.
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10-24-2012, 03:48 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Thanks to all
Will now shut off gen prior to throwing the switch on shore power. Just replaced the transfer switch in Ind. we may have been part of the problem. All that said, what a great group at Newmar. Would never buy from someone else!!!
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10-25-2012, 10:06 AM
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Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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The Auto Transfer switch is designed to CONNECT to power, but.. When it comes to disconnecting.. It's not such a good idea.
So here is the procedure for plugging in to shore power.
Turn off as much as possible (Air Conditioner, Water heater, , Televisons and radios)
Shut off Generator, allow to die
(Switch should "Release" at this time, on some (IE: The one I have) This transfers to shore power)
TURN OFF breaker on post.. PLUG IN, Turn breaker back on.
Then turn your A/C, water heater, etc back on.
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10-25-2012, 07:18 PM
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Newmar Owners Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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Location: Sarasota,FL
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I shut everything off then kill the gen before switching shore power on. A little more work but better than arcing something.
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