Talvor 480A Owner's Manual - Main Switchboard
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The electrical system in your RV should
be tested annually by a qualified electrical
contractor to ensure it is safe and operating
effectively. In the case of any 12V problem,
this can be easily diagnosed by an auto
electrician and again it should only be
carried out by an authorised electrician.
Main switchboard
gauges and fuses
Your main switchboard, gauges and fuses
will be located inside a cabinet. The location
of this cabinet may vary from model to
model but is usually over the entry door or
in a cabinet over the stove.
MAIN SwITCHBOARD
All appliances are switched on and
off at the main switchboard, the main
switchboard also contains the fuses for the
appliances fitted to your RV. Note if a fuse
is blown please replace with a fuse of the
same amperage.
BATTERy VOlTAGE DISPlAy
The battery gauge indicates the current
charge of the ancillary battery or batteries.
At full charge the reading should be 13.9V.
TANk lEVEl DISPlAy
This gauge indicates the level of fresh water
and grey water. To check the level of the
tanks press the test button. The position of
the LED display indicates the fill level.
Batteries
The standard ancillary battery fitted by
Talvor is a deep cycle type which is fully
sealed. The location of the battery or
batteries will vary depending on model
and layout of your RV, if you should have
trouble locating them please contact your
local Talvor dealer.
The only maintenance required is to
occasionally check the terminals for
corrosion and tightness. Do not fit any
other type of battery.
Batteries will be damaged by overcharging
or excessive discharging. The upper voltage
limit for the deep cycle battery is 13.9 volts.
The standard Talvor charge system is limited
to 13.9 volts and will not overcharge the
battery. If for any reason another type of
charger is used, ensure the voltage does not
exceed 13.9 volts.
Your ancillary battery will charge from:
•
240V connection.
•
Vehicle engine running. Note the vehicle
battery will charge first and when fully
charged the alternator will charge the
ancillary battery or batteries.
If the battery is being overcharged it will
emit a smell similar to rotten eggs, if this
happens stop the charging processes
immediately and consult your dealer, as
some damage has occurred to your charge
system.
The battery should not be discharged below
10 volts. Talvor Products have a low voltage
cut out, which is set at 10.5 volts.
If your RV is left unused for a period of
time, it is recommended to charge the
battery periodically (by connecting to 240
Volt power). Talvor recommends it be
plugged into power every 4 to 6 weeks
for 24 hours to maintain the charge in the
battery. It is always a good idea to charge
the battery before each trip.
12 V AuTOMATIC CIRCuIT BREAkER
The 12 V electrical system is equipped with
an automatic circuit breaker, this will break
the connection if the system overheats
generally caused by too much energy being
off the 12 V circuit. Once it cools down it
will reconnect automatically.
Electrical System 12V