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ELECTRICAL

The electrical system was completely tested before your park model left the plant. Receptacles and light fixtures were checked for continuity, polarity and proper operation. A dielectric strength test was conducted to check for shorts.

VI Modular, your dealer is responsible for repeating these tests, prior to the time you move into your new home, to make sure that no damage occurred in transit. The dealer is also responsible for verification that the electrical interconnection between your home and the power source is safe.

Circuit Overload (Breaker Tripping)

If this occurs, ensure that the circuit is not overloaded with too many appliances, or that the appliance itself is not faulty. Appliances such as hair dryers, toasters and kettles that generate heat tend to draw a lot of electrical current. More than one of these types of appliances in use at the same time on the same circuit can cause circuit overload. Should circuit overload occur, unplug one or more of the appliances and reset the breaker. If tripping reoccurs, contact VI Modular Homes Inc.

Ground fault circuit interrupters (G.F.C.I.s) protect your exterior plugs and those in your bathrooms. This device will either be located in the actual plug itself or be a dedicated breaker in your electrical panel. It is sensitive and designed to trip when grounding occurs due to damp conditions, or when extension cords are excessively long and/or in poor condition, or if appliances are faulty/old. Ensure that no unsafe situations exist, and that appliances and extension cords are unplugged, then reset the G.F.C.I.

Plugs and Outlets

If a plug or outlet sparks excessively, immediately turn off the breaker and contact your VI Modular Homes. A small spark when an appliance is unplugged is not uncommon.

All Power to your Park Model is Out

If, for any reason, all the power in your home goes out, check to see if there is a power blackout in your neighborhood. If not, check your main breaker (in the electrical panel) and reset it after checking for a current overload.  If that doesn’t resolve the issue, or there is power to other’s in the Resort, please contact Chemainus Garden Holiday Resort.

Use Electricity Safely

The following is a list of "do's" and "don'ts" about your electrical system:

  1. Any changes or repairs to your electrical system must be done by qualified personnel.
  2. Should you frequently trip circuit breakers, call a qualified repair representative. Do not change to larger capacity breakers.
  3. Each permanently-mounted light fixture is marked with maximum allowable light bulb size. Do not install higher-wattage bulbs than indicated on the fixture, as overheating can occur.
  4. Your home contains factory-installed special receptacles, termed a ground fault interrupter (GFIs). The GFI protects the bathroom, the outside receptacles, and kitchen counter receptacles within 6 feet of the sink.
  5. Periodically check the operation of the GFI in accordance with the instructions supplied. See also the Ground Fault Interrupter section of this manual.
  6. Your home contains a battery-powered smoke alarm with battery backup. Instructions for periodically testing, maintaining the alarm and replacing the batteries are contained in the instruction booklet provided by the manufacturer.
  7. Outdoor lights are UL listed for wet locations. If replacements fixtures are installed, they should be the same type as the preceding fixtures.