AC reset / delay.....is this normal?
Hi all, I've got a 2006 Four Winds 31P Class C RV (...along with a 2008 of the same model). I've been seeing an issue with my rooftop AC unit and I'm not sure if it is a problem or if it is simply...
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Not all have this feature.. but.. THEY SHOULD.
It takes at least 3 minutes for the compressor to blead down and so you get a normal start. Trying to "Hot start" the compressor (Re-start it with a full head of pressure) will cause a locked rotor, very high current and thermal overheat/overload. This is not good for the compressor.
THis is one of the two reasons when, if you have a Generator. You turn off SHORE POWER for THREE FULL MINTUES before starting the genny, and stop the Genny THREE FULL MINUTES before restoring shore power. DO NOT HOT SWITCH.
It takes at least 3 minutes for the compressor to blead down and so you get a normal start. Trying to "Hot start" the compressor (Re-start it with a full head of pressure) will cause a locked rotor, very high current and thermal overheat/overload. This is not good for the compressor.
THis is one of the two reasons when, if you have a Generator. You turn off SHORE POWER for THREE FULL MINTUES before starting the genny, and stop the Genny THREE FULL MINUTES before restoring shore power. DO NOT HOT SWITCH.
