Chinook glacier 2500 Specifications download pdf (Page 53)

FREQUENTLY

ASKED

QUESTIONS

Problem: If at

campground, what kind of Amp Service is used

15,

50?

Suggestion: Our Motor Home shore power cords are designed for

Amp service.

Problem: Batteries will not hold charge

Suggestion: Check the water levels. Deep Cycle Batteries need a

charge if they go dead;

Amp trickle for

or 3 days.

higher Amp charging rate will only give the battery a surface

charge that will not hold.

Problem: The house battery goes dead.

Suggestion: The battery may not be charging from the engine alternator. Check the fuse in the

power distribution panel (See Ford Owners Manual). Check the water levels in the batteries.

Problem: Furnace does not run overnight.

Suggestion: The batteries are low. The Furnace and Refrigerator are the two biggest draws on

the battery system.

Problem: The furnace is inoperable.

Suggestion:

Low batteries. 2) The furnace fan has to run at a pre-set RPM before the gas

valve will open and allow the furnace to light.

Check the heat vents to make sure the

"butterflies" are open. Closed vents can cause low

RPM's.

Problem: The furnace blows cold air.

Suggestion: 1) Check the

bottle to make sure that it is on. 2) Check the thermostat for the

temperature setting. 3) Check the butterflies in the heat vents to make sure that they are open all

the way.

Problem: Will not switch from generator to shore power.

Suggestion: There is a built-in transfer switch on the converter that performs this function. This

would need to be checked by a Service Center.

Problem:

The Generator will not start.

Suggestion: The Generator is wired to the house batteries. The batteries may be low enough

that the Generator will not start. Start the motorhome and try starting the Generator. Check the

Amp

Breaker located on the passenger side of the firewall (not on all models).

Problem: The Generator rattles when running.

Suggestion:

Check the exhaust pipe to see if

is loose.

The fuel line may be sucking air.

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