Friday, November 18, 2011

Remote Battery Disconnect

All Foretravel’s have a battery disconnect switch and since 2003 many of the coaches began to utilize a remote controlled relay to complete the disconnect via a switch located near the entry of the coach. These are momentary switches meaning you are to push and release either up (on/connect) or down (off/disconnect). When the green LED light at the top of the switch plate is illuminated the batteries are connected.

The remote switch controls a solenoid hidden away in one of the large storage bays. On most coaches the solenoid will be located in the component bay where you will find many of the major chassis related electronic components such as the HWH pumps and control modules, inverter, shoreline transfer relay and automotive circuit panel.

If you discover a problem with the disconnect system many times it is that the 4 amp circuit breaker for the control circuit located around the top of the solenoid has tripped and needs to be reset.

Often the reason for the breaker being tripped is that the remote switch was held in one position too long or possibly someone leaning against the switch while in the doorway.
Locate the 4 amp breaker and reset by pressing the button on its top side and test by momentarily pushing the entry switch to the “up” position and release if the green light comes on, your interior 12 volt supply will be restored.

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