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Old 12-05-2006, 03:06 PM   #1
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I have a 2002 Ultimate Advantage and am trying to exercise the generator once a month for an hour per the recommendations (this is when we do not use it in normal usage camping). When parked at my house, I have it plugged into shore power. My question is, before I start up the generator to run it, should I cut off the shore power or is it OK to run the generator while the shore power is connected also.
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Old 12-05-2006, 03:06 PM   #2
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I have a 2002 Ultimate Advantage and am trying to exercise the generator once a month for an hour per the recommendations (this is when we do not use it in normal usage camping). When parked at my house, I have it plugged into shore power. My question is, before I start up the generator to run it, should I cut off the shore power or is it OK to run the generator while the shore power is connected also.
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Old 12-05-2006, 03:23 PM   #3
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I beleive that the transfer switch will default to the generator when started while plugged into shore power. That is if you trust the transfer switch.This should be noted in your info bag.
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Old 12-05-2006, 04:01 PM   #4
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Yes, leave it plugged in and exercise the transfer switch also.

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Old 12-05-2006, 06:23 PM   #5
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I unplug mine before starting the generator because if I don't sometimes the switchover trips the GFCI on the house outlet I'm plugged into.
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Old 12-05-2006, 06:58 PM   #6
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by cbeierl:
I unplug mine before starting the generator because if I don't sometimes the switchover trips the GFCI on the house outlet I'm plugged into. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Same here....
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Old 12-06-2006, 01:31 AM   #7
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Leave mine plugged into the house and it works just fine..Good miles
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Old 12-07-2006, 08:31 AM   #8
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David K,

I have always unplugged---however having C.R.S. at times, I just recently started the generator while plugged into 110 and it worked as advertised. It passed the smoke test!!
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Old 12-09-2006, 01:19 PM   #9
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Thanks for all of the help. I just crossed my fingers and started the generator up. The xfer switch worked -- no smoking or unusual noise. Looks like it worked as advertised.
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