Some of our Couple Condos are equipped with a generator that generates 120V electricity from gasoline - so that you can use 120V appliances and the AC also when not being connected to an external power supply.
To use the generator, find the buttons "Start Generator" and "Stop Generator" on the control unit. It can take 3-4 minutes until the generator can put out enough power for the microwave and AC.
Please note the following!
- The generator only works, if at least 1/3 of the gas tank is full!
- It consumes about 4 liters of gasoline per hour.
- Please be aware that you can run out of gasoline, if you use it overnight - you could be stranded then!
- Please use it wisely - for the sake of the environment and your wallet!
Troubleshooting
If the generator does not work, please find the green box under the rear of the vehicle:
Turn the small turn knob so that it points to "open":
Now you can remove the flap:
Behind it is a fuse. When that is on OFF, the generator cannot access the power circuit in the van and so does not generate power for the van. You just have to switch the breaker to ON, then put the cover back on and close it . Now turn the generator on from inside, wait 1 minute and then the 120V appliances and the AC should work again.