Escape Trailer Industries Escape 2014, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
....................................1
Danger, Warning, Caution
and Note Boxes............................2
Chapter 1:
Warranty Information
...................3
Owner’s Responsibilities ...................3
Full Two-Year Warranty.....................3
Owner Responsibility.........................3
Obtaining Warranty Service...............3
Unit Information Packet......................4
Get To Know Your Unit
Before Heading Out............................4
Chapter 2:
Effects of Prolonged
Occupancy
...................................... 5
Ventilation, Condensation and
Moisture Management........................5
Storage of Your RV............................7
Wet Areas..........................................8
Chapter 3:
Towing and Leveling
...................9
Towing Guidelines ..........................10
Weight Ratings —
Definitions........................................10
Weight Ratings — Label..................11
Loading and Weighing
Your Unit..........................................11
Hitches and Towing.........................14
Before Heading Out.........................17
Tire Safety Tips................................18
While Driving....................................19
Leveling Procedures.........................23
Stabilizing Jacks...............................24
Chapter 4:
Appliances and
Equipment
.....................................25
What to do if
You Smell Gas..................................25
Air Conditioner (Optional).................25
Awning………………….....................26
Maxx Fan™ ...................................27
Furnace..........................................27
Range/Oven (Optional)..................29
Refrigerator....................................33
Roof Vents.....................................34
Propane, Carbon Monoxide
Detectors, and Smoke
Alarms...........................................35
Chapter 5:
Electrical
System
........................................38
12 Volt System — DC...................38
120 Volt System— AC..................39
Power Cord/Shore Cord ...............39
30 Amp Available Power............. .40
Converter.......................................40
GFCI (Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter)..........................40
7-Way Plug....................................41
Brakes, Electric..............................41
Breakaway Switch..........................42
Chapter 6:
Propane Gas System
................44
General Information........................44
Propane Regulator..........................44
Propane Gas Lines.........................46
Chapter 7:
Plumbing System
......................47
Water Pump....................................48
Fresh Water Tank...........................49
Sanitizing Fresh Water System......50
Water Heater..................................50
By-Pass Kit (Optional)....................53
Monitor Panel.................................54
Winterization..................................54
Waste Water System.....................56
Holding Tanks................................57
Chapter 8:
Care and Maintenance
............58
Exterior..........................................58
Seals and Adhesives......................58
Windows (Exterior)..........................59
Frame and Chassis.........................59
Tires and Wheels............................59
Battery.............................................62
Blinds and Shades..........................62
Cabinet Doors and
Drawers (Wood).............................62
Ceilings and Walls..........................62
Counter Tops..................................62
Faucets and Fixtures......................63
Flooring, Vinyl.................................63
Glass and Mirrors...........................63
Fabric and Upholstery....................63
Sinks and Toilets............................63
Storage...........................................63
Maintenance Schedule...................67
Chapter 9:
Tire Safety Information
............64
Understanding Tire Pressure
and Load Limits..............................64
Tire Size.........................................65
Tire Tread.......................................65
Tire Balance and Wheel
Alignment.......................................65
Tire Repair.....................................65
Tire Fundamentals.........................65
Information on Passenger
Vehicle Tires...................................66
General Maintenance Chart
….71