T bone
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I just got a Franks autoformer.Any suggestions on how to set it up.I plan to install in rear bay and sorta hard wire it.
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carrying a 2001 Yamaha Warrior.
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2oldman
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maybe these posts have something
Or search in Tech issues.
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kix
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I can tell you how mine is set up. From the park pedestal through the power cord iknto the autoformer then into the coach. I would suggest that you use plugs (30m or 50 amp....whichever your autoformer is). With plugs you can easily disconnect and by pass the autoformer if and when there is a problem with it.
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DDinCincy
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I'll second the plugs! I just put our Frank's unit in a couple weeks ago as well as as Progressive Industries EMC; all have plugs to make replacement and/or bypass easier.
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hershey
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I hardwired mine in before the surge protector. My surge protector saved my bacon today for the first time. Park had a very low voltage situation and autoformer couldn't boost it enough to prevent the surge protectors low voltage cutoff to kickin.
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wa8yxm
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You can use a HUGHES install kit.. this kint consists of an outlet and a plug and a pigtail or two.. Basically here is what I did, NOTE that you may have to modify this a bit depending on where you park it.
I opened up my Auto-Transfer switch, removed the SHORE power lines, routed themto an outlet. (RV-50 type) installed a short Male Pigtail in their place (2 or 3 feet)
The pigtail plugs into the auto-former, which plugs into the outlet and.. It works
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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Maanpa
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Where the 50 AMP cord goes into the electrical unit in basement bay I cut the shore powered cord leaving 2 feet still connect to electrical box. Installed 50 AMP male on to the 2 foot piece and installed a 50 AMP female on the longer shore piece. This way the Hughes Autoformer is secure in the basement away from sticky fingers. Also installed a thermostat fan in the bay to keep from overheating.
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james0930
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Maanpa,
Can you give more detail on the fan install. I just ordered a Power Master that I want to keep in the compartment (locked) but have been concerned about the heat.
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Maanpa
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From: james0930
Maanpa,
Can you give more detail on the fan install. I just ordered a Power Master that I want to keep in the compartment (locked) but have been concerned about the heat.
Thanks
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hope this is some help to you Jim
Installed a 4 1/2", 12V , 135cfm pancake fan along with a variable control thermostat. Cut 4 1/2" hole in rear of basement facing to the rear for fan, grill and filter. Have fan blowing onto autoformer and exhaust out a three inch outlet. Have thermostat set to turn on fan at 90 degrees. Works great for me.
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T bone
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Thanks all, I now have a firm plan.Also plan to incorporate the fan with a thermal switch.
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