FORD F-150 2021 Owners Manual

Grounding Types
Grounding Type
Vehicle Type
Neutral floating: The neutral of the invertergenerator is isolated from system ground.
Gas
Neutral bonded: The neutral of the invertergenerator is bonded to system ground.
Connecting loads that also have neutral bonded to ground will cause the ground fault detection to trip.
HEV
Note: If additional grounding measures are
required, consult with a qualified electrician.
POWER OUTLET
PRECAUTIONS - VEHICLES
WITH: 2.4KW/7.2KW WARNING: Do not start the engine
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start
the engine. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes. WARNING:
Do not connect any
vehicle power outlets to any premises,
including buildings or recreational
vehicles. This can create a backfeed to
utility lines. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in damage to the
vehicle, fire, electrical shock or death. WARNING:
The vehicle's engine
runs while the generator is switched on.
Running engines emit carbon monoxide.
Only use the generator when the vehicle
is outdoors. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
Note: The gasoline engine may start and
stop to provide power when the outlet is
switched on.
Note: We recommend using UL approved
devices for use with the power outlet.
Note: Unplug electrical devices from the
power outlet when they are not switched
on.
Note: The climate control system may turn
on and power may be limited during extreme
hot or cold temperatures to optimize the
performance of the system.
Note: When the outlet is switched on and
the vehicle is in Park (P) the engine turns
off 30 minutes after the low fuel warning is
displayed. After the vehicle is turned off,
generator mode only operates while driving
or until the vehicle is refueled.
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Grounding Types
Grounding Type
Vehicle Type
Neutral floating: The neutral of the invertergenerator is isolated from system ground.
Gas
Neutral bonded: The neutral of the invertergenerator is bonded to system ground.
Connecting loads that also have neutral bonded to ground will cause the ground fault detection to trip.
HEV
Note: If additional grounding measures are
required, consult with a qualified electrician.
LOCATING THE POWER
OUTLETS The power outlets are behind covers on
the left side of the bed.
POWER OUTLET INDICATORS
- VEHICLES WITH: 2KW
Power Outlet Status Indicator
The power outlet indicator illuminates to
let you know the status of the system. Description
Indicator Status
The power point isworking and the vehicle is on.
On
The power point is
off or the vehicle is off.
Off
The power point isin fault mode.
Flashing
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The generator mode power indicator
displays the currently used power and total
available power level on the touchscreen.
When Generator Mode is switched off the
indicator displays a reduced available
power level. When generator mode is
switched on the indicator displays the full
available power.
Note:
Ensure plugged in devices do not
exceed the available power displayed on
the generator mode power indicator.
Note: Maximum power may be reduced
when the vehicle is in drive (D).
POWER OUTLET INDICATORS
- VEHICLES WITH: 2.4KW/
7.2KW
Power Outlet Status Indicator
The power outlet indicator illuminates to
let you know the status of the system. Description
Indicator Status
The power point isworking and the vehicle is on.
On
The power point is
off and the vehicle is off.
Off
The power point isin fault mode.
Flashing Generator Mode Power Indicator The generator mode power indicator
displays the currently used power and total
available power level on the touchscreen.
When Generator Mode is switched off the
indicator displays a reduced available
power level. When generator mode is
switched on the indicator displays the full
available power.
Note:
Additional indicators may be
available based on vehicle configuration.
Note: Ensure plugged in devices do not
exceed the available power displayed on
the generator mode power indicator.
WHAT IS UTILITY IDLE MODE -
VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY
Utility Idle mode allows you to remove the
key from the ignition and keep the vehicle
and bed power point running.
SWITCHING UTILITY IDLE ON
AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH:
FLIP KEY
Switching Utility Idle On
1. Start the vehicle. See Starting and
Stopping the Engine (page 236).
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2. Press the Features button on the
touchscreen.
3. Press the Pro Power Onboard button.
4. Press the Generator Mode button to switch the power outlet to the rating
listed on the power outlet label.
5. Press the Utility Idle button.
6. Turn the key to position 0.
7. Remove the key from the ignition.
Switching Utility Idle Off using the
Key
1. Insert the key into the ignition.
2. Turn the key to position
III.
Switching Utility Idle off using the
Information and Entertainment
Display Screen
Use the controls on the touchscreen to
switch off the vehicle.
WHAT IS GENERATOR MODE
Generator Mode uses the vehicle engine
to increase power to the bed power outlets
up to the rating listed on the power outlet
label.
SWITCHING GENERATOR
MODE ON AND OFF
Using the Information and
Entertainment Display Screen
1. Switch the vehicle on.
See Starting
and Stopping the Engine (page 236).
2. Press the Features button on the touchscreen.
3. Press the Pro Power Onboard button.
4. Press the Generator Mode button to switch the power outlet to the full
rating listed on the power outlet label. Using the Instrument Panel Press the button to switch
between off, Convenience Mode,
and Generator Mode.
Using the Bed Control Press the button to switch Generator Mode
on and off.
RESETTING GROUND FAULT
DETECTION
After disconnecting all electrical loads the
ground fault can be reset using the
switches on the power point, on the
instrument panel or on the touchscreen.
Use the controls on the touchscreen to test
the ground fault detection circuit.
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RESETTING THE CIRCUIT
BREAKER - VEHICLES WITH:
7.2KW Press the button on the upper right area of
the bed outlet when the circuit breaker has
opened after a fault has occurred to reset
the circuit breaker to the on position. There
are two circuit breaker buttons that
correspond to the A and B outlets.
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POWER OUTLET – TROUBLESHOOTING
POWER OUTLET – INFORMATION MESSAGES
Description
Message
Ensure plugged in devices do not exceed
the available power displayed. Devices may exceed the power rating shown the device label when plugged in. Unplug the device
and switch the ignition on and off to reset the system.
Item(s) plugged in exceed the system's
maximum capacity. Try unplugging one or
more items and reset. See Owner's Manual for detail.
After disconnecting all electrical loads, the
ground fault can be reset using the switches
on the power point, on the instrument panel
or on the touchscreen. Use the controls onthe touchscreen to test the ground fault detection circuit.
Ground Fault Detected. See Owner's
Manual for details.
The climate control system may turn on
and power may be limited during extreme hot or cold temperatures to optimize the performance of the system.
Generator System is outside its operating
temperature and capacity is reduced. See Owner's Manual for details.
Do not plug in any device that supplies
power to the vehicle through the power points. This could result in damage to vehicle systems.
Another power source is trying to supply
power to your vehicle's AC outlets. Discon- nect vehicle from that power source. See Owner's Manual for details.
The Pickup Bed Power Generator is in faultmode. Ensure all devices are unplugged
from the system. Use the controls on the touchscreen to reset the system. Switch
the vehicle on and off if the touchscreen
controls are unable to reset the system. See an authorized dealer if these steps do not fix the fault.
Pro Power OnBoard is currently unavailable.
See Owner's Manual for details.
After disconnecting all electrical loads, the
ground fault can be reset using the switches
on the power point, on the instrument panel
or on the touchscreen. Use the controls onthe touchscreen to test the ground fault detection circuit.
This button test outlets for proper opera-
tion of ground fault detection. In a
successful test, Pro Power OnBoard
detects the ground fault and turns off. See Owner's Manual for details.
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Description
Message
Extended idling in drive (D) is reducing
available power. When safe, shift to park
(P) while idling, or reduce power draw to less than 4300W to keep the generator running.
Extended idling in drive (D) is reducing
available power to 4300W. See Owner ’s
Manual for details
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POWER OUTLET – FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is there a warning about
something being plugged into the bed
power outlet when I do not have
anything plugged in?
One or more of the bed power outlet
covers may be ajar or broken. Make
sure the generator is off and check the
outlet covers. Select OK on the
instrument cluster display to
acknowledge the warning.
Why can I not shift my vehicle out of
Park (P)? Make sure the bed power outlet covers
are closed and not damaged. Press
OK on the instrument cluster display
to acknowledge the warning to be able
to move the transmission from Park
(P).
What do I do when my instrument
cluster display is malfunctioning and
I cannot acknowledge the warning to
put the transmission in Drive (D). Switch the vehicle off and make sure
nothing is plugged into the bed power
outlet and all outlet covers are closed.
Switch the vehicle on and select OK
on the instrument cluster display to
acknowledge the warning. Have your
vehicle serviced soon.
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WHAT IS THE POWER OUTLET
The power outlet can power devices that
require up to the rating on the outlet cover.
Note:
The total power delivered is divided
if more than one outlet is used.
POWER OUTLET
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Do not use an
extension cord or connect multiple
devices to the power outlet. Doing so
could result in overloading the power
outlet. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in fire, personal injury or
property damage. WARNING:
Do not keep electrical
devices plugged into the power outlet
whenever the device is not in use. The
outlet provides power when the vehicle
is on. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
POWER OUTLET LIMITATIONS
You should not use the power outlet for
these types of electric devices:
• Cathode ray tube type televisions.
• Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners,
electric saws or other electric power
tools and compressor-driven
refrigerators.
• Measuring devices which process
precise data, such as medical
equipment or measuring equipment.
• Other appliances requiring an
extremely stable power supply, such
as microcomputer-controlled electric
blankets or touch sensor lamps. Note:
Some devices may exceed the power
rating on the device label when they are
initially plugged-in and may require you to
press the device power button more than
one time in order to allow a soft start. After
multiple attempts, if the device remains off,
please consider that your device may require
more than the available power.
Note: The power outlet provides full
available power when the vehicle is in park
(P). Power availability may be reduced
when the vehicle is in drive (D). If more than
one outlet is available in the vehicle, power
is divided between the outlets that are in
use at the same time.
LOCATING THE POWER
OUTLETS
The power outlet may be located on the
instrument panel, the rear of the center
console or the in the bed.
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Rear of the Center Console
Bed
POWER OUTLET INDICATORS
The power outlet indicator illuminates to
let you know the status of the system. Description
Indicator Status
When the indicatorlight is on, the
outlet is providing power.
On
When the indicatorlight is off, there is no power to the outlet.
Off
When the indicator
light is flashing, the outlet is in a fault mode.
Flashing
Fault mode
The power outlet temporarily turns off
power if the device exceeds the watt limit.
1. Unplug your device.
2. Switch your vehicle off to let the system cool and reset the fault mode.
3. Switch your vehicle back on, but do not
plug your device back in.
4. With your vehicle on, make sure the indicator light remains on.
5. Make sure your device does not exceed
the power limits and then plug in your
device.
Note: If a fault occurs again, your device
may exceed the capacity available from the
power outlet.
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