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Summary of Contents for Class A

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Page 2: ...23 EGRESS WINDOW 25 TRAILER TOWING 25 CHASSIS 26 EMERGENCY STOPPING 26 ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN 26 FUELING THE MOTOR HOME 27 TRAVEL PREPARATION 28 CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS 30 DASH CONTROLS GAS 30 DASH C...

Page 3: ...ERTER 67 POWER INVERTER DIESEL 67 GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER 68 12 VOLT SYSTEM FUSES GAS 69 CIRCUIT BREAKERS 69 CLASS A AND CLASS C GAS SYSTEM PANELS 70 12 VOLT SYSTEM FUSES DIESEL 71 DASH FUSES...

Page 4: ...INUM SURFACES 90 WINDOWS AND DOORS 91 PROPANE GAS SYSTEM 91 DRAINAGE SYSTEM 91 TV ANTENNA 92 EXTERIOR LIGHTS 92 SINKS AND COUNTERTOPS 93 APPLIANCES 93 PRE FINISHED PANELS AND WOOD SURFACES 94 WATER SY...

Page 5: ...se portions of your motor home covered by the limited warranty See also the section What the Warranty Does Not Cover set out below Defect means the failure of the workmanship performed and or material...

Page 6: ...necessary maintenance see Owner s Manual damage caused by off road use collision fire theft vandalism explosions overloading in excess of rated capacities and odometer tampering shall discharge Warran...

Page 7: ...ssful repair to the identified defect s Minor adjustments such as adjustments to the interior or exterior doors drawers latches by way of example and not by limitation will be performed by your sellin...

Page 8: ...independent company with no authority to make any representation or promise for the final stage manufacturer Iacknowledgethatthechassis componentpartsandappliancesthatareseparatelycoveredbyanothermanu...

Page 9: ...FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL Registration And Acknowledgement of Receipt of Warranty and Product Information This Page Is Intentionally Left Blank...

Page 10: ...FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL For Owner s Notes...

Page 11: ...nship will greatly improve our partnership with you and the dealers In addition we value you and your input Please feel free to contact us and share your thoughts This manual describes many features o...

Page 12: ...e of printing Due to product improvements and changes during the model year information represented within this Owner s Manual may not be accurate at the time of your purchase If certain information i...

Page 13: ...a Electronics Corp 773 889 3087 www cobra com Cummins 800 343 7357 www mantank com Detroit Diesel 800 445 1980 www detroitdiesel com Dometic 800 544 4881 www dometicusa com Evans Tempcon 800 878 7147...

Page 14: ...ety belts in a unit are there for the convenience and use of the owner Carrying the number of people equal to the number of seat belts may exceed the weight ratings A motor home has the potential to b...

Page 15: ...ome How To Weigh Your Motor Home Your motor home must be weighed fully loaded That is with passengers food clothing fuel water propane supplies etc Any towed vehicle car pickup boat or trailer or item...

Page 16: ...fresh water carried while driving Check vehicle weight periodically to obtain optimum mileage from tires and improve handling Tires should always be inflated as recommended in the chassis manufacture...

Page 17: ...may either call the Auto Safety Hot line toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safecar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington DC 20590 You c...

Page 18: ...otor home to provide information on Propane safety They have been installed not only because of the requirement to do so but also as a constant reminder to occupants of the motor home to exercise prop...

Page 19: ...grills and stoves should not be used inside the motor home because they may cause fire or asphyxiation FIRE SAFETY Fire safety is an important part of owning a motor home Make sure that everyone trave...

Page 20: ...conditions 1 Check Pressure monthly or more often Check the nozzle for obstruction Press the green pin below the nozzle If it returns and sticks out from the extinguisher it is operable If the pin do...

Page 21: ...onth gently vacuum the outside of the Smoke Alarm using your house hold vacuum s soft brush attachment Test the Smoke Alarm Never use water cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit If the S...

Page 22: ...the alert stops sounding If the alert sounds a second time after the gas is turned back on leave the gas off and have a qualified Propane Dealer or Motor Home Service Center make the necessary repairs...

Page 23: ...ill not operate The Propane Gas Detector has a self check circuit which runs at all times when the detector is powered In the event that the circuitry fails a failure alarm will sound It is a continuo...

Page 24: ...f soaps and detergents such as carpet shampoos cosmetics and many other household products Some people are very sensitive to formaldehyde while others may not have any reaction to the same levels of f...

Page 25: ...collision Four Winds International recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced Child Restraints If your child requires a child safety restraint sys...

Page 26: ...uirements consult the chassis owners manual The motor home fully loaded and the trailer or towed vehicle must not exceed the motor home chassis Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR Consult with your s...

Page 27: ...QUIRES YOU TO BE STOPPED BE SURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES 1 Pull off the road as far as possible 2 Select the Park position on a gas motor home and the neutral position on a diesel motor home on the...

Page 28: ...es and shut off all pilot lights before adding fuel Fuel spills represent a serious fire hazard and should be cleaned up immediately Never restart the engine or relight pilot lights while raw fuel is...

Page 29: ...rake and turn signal and also any trailer light connections Security of any auxiliary equipment such as TV and awning etc Windshield wiper blades Generator compartment Fresh and waste water connection...

Page 30: ...potentially dangerous products your motor home contains while traveling Be sure all canisters and bottle tops are secure and leak free The following checklist will assist your preparing the living qua...

Page 31: ...per vision before starting and moving the motor home Mirror Heat Activates heating element to defrost the outside rearview mirrors Fog Lights The fog lights switch controls the on off operation of the...

Page 32: ...e R to a forward gear There is only one Reverse R gear 3 Select Drive D for all normal driving conditions The vehicle will start out in First 1 gear and as speed increases the transmission will upshif...

Page 33: ...nly functional while in a forward range and not in N Neutral or R Reverse Freightliner Only Information Message Center f611067 STOP CHECK ABS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 1 2 1 14 15 16 09 23 2009 1 Chec...

Page 34: ...aid Refer to the Chassis Owner s Manual for detailed information Air Horn Activates air horn system press horn pad on steering wheel to sound air horn When switch is in the off position only the chass...

Page 35: ...THE PROTECTIVE CAGE The fan switch turn the power ON or OFF to the overhead defroster fans Each fan can be operated separately with individual switches on the dash if this switch is in the OFF HIGH L...

Page 36: ...instrument panel Control knob positions are as follows 1 OFF All exterior lights are off 2 PARK LIGHTS All exterior lights excluding the headlights are illuminated 3 HEADLIGHTS All exterior lights ar...

Page 37: ...BEAM HAZARDS LEVER The lever on the left side of the steering column controls the turn signal with lane change feature as well as the Head lamp high low beam toggle and the Hazard Lights The turn sign...

Page 38: ...amps are turned off pressing the switch will cause them to go on CRUISE FUNCTIONS CRUISE ON Operation of this switch activates the Cruise On Off switch to the on state CRUISE OFF Operation of this swi...

Page 39: ...wn turn the ignition off c Keep your finger on the ON OFF button In a few seconds the light bulb will flash This will tell you the process is finished BULB REPLACEMENT The spotlight utilizes a Cr5 Pen...

Page 40: ...tness Should be adjusted if the DAY NIGHT switch does not achieve the most desirable picture Volume Variable control of internal speaker volume DASH RADIO The dash radio will control the multi functio...

Page 41: ...default settings The reset button should be activated for the following reasons Function buttons do not operate or error symbol is on the display To recover factory default settings press and hold the...

Page 42: ...Left Button Selecting radio station and CD tracks Select setting items in function mode 7 VOL Rotary Knob Adjusts volume in preset channel select mode or track select mode select item you want 8 SELE...

Page 43: ...ff and the beeper will emit 3 long chirps to confirm exit 4 Button Transmitter Programming Note This mode will only retain the last 4 remote transmitters programmed If the transmitter memory is exceed...

Page 44: ...der or near the motor home always use jack stands of appropriate rating to support the weight of the motor home Read the entire operators manual and all precautions prior to operating this equipment D...

Page 45: ...ill send out a series of beeps to let you know that AUTO LEVEL is operating When completed the panel will signal a successful Auto Level After ten minutes the panel will enter sleep mode 3 RETRACTING...

Page 46: ...de screwdriver turn the screw s clockwise until all the way in Note The normal operating position of the screw in the cartridge valve is the counter clockwise out position The only time the valve shou...

Page 47: ...ree movement prior to operating the Slide out room Do not leave the Slide out in the extended position during severe weather Conditions such as high winds or heavy rain may cause damage to an extended...

Page 48: ...and hold the ROOM CONTROL SWITCH in the RETRACT position When the Slide out is fully retracted release the ROOM CONTROL SWITCH Note When retracting Slide outs a delay may be present until the hydrauli...

Page 49: ...ng the room The motor home must be level before extending the Slide out room s Failure to do so may result in structural damage to the motor home BEFORE EXTENDING OR RETRACTING SLIDE OUT ROOM Be sure...

Page 50: ...SWITCH will halt the operation of the room To Retract Slide Out 1 Make sure to clear any obstruction in the slide out area and set the parking brake 2 To retract the room press and hold the ROOM CONTR...

Page 51: ...k and pump Cabinet and closet doors in the motor home have door fasteners or pneumatic stops which prevent them from accidentally opening during travel Drawers throughout the motor home have travel st...

Page 52: ...a fourth side Because there are so many potential users and different types of elevated bed designs elevated beds are not equipped with bed rails Use of Bed Rails We feel that you as the customer are...

Page 53: ...occupy beds or any other seats that are not equipped with safety seat belts while the motor home is in motion Do not use a seat belt on more than one person The sleeping accommodations in this motor...

Page 54: ...ift bar will open the bed fully SLEEPER TO SOFA Remove all bedding from the hide a bed Grasping the foot of the hide a bed in the center using the metal lifting bar lift the front portion of the lifti...

Page 55: ...wing the supporting leg down until it locks into position Adjust the length of the support leg so that the table will be level when resting on it To adjust the support leg length pull back on the spri...

Page 56: ...re when exiting Never activate the step when someone is using it and be sure to keep hands feet children and pets away from the mechanism when activated If the motor home is driven with the step in th...

Page 57: ...roof could be very slippery causing you to fall which can result in serious injury or death Do not use the roof as an observation platform or storage area as it is not designed for these purposes The...

Page 58: ...travel clamps Automatic Patio Awning In the event of power loss or awning motor failure the Automatic Patio Awning can be retracted as explained below If you do not feel comfortable performing this pr...

Page 59: ...her materials inside of cargo storage area will affect the weight distribution of the motor home Adding weight to the unit behind the rear axle will reduce weight to the front axle This may adversely...

Page 60: ...the driver to control the temperature volume and direction of the air discharged from the heating air conditioning system One of the best ways of controlling temperature is by changing the speed of t...

Page 61: ...losest A C outlet vent and the return air inlet grill under most operating conditions Factors that can affect the performance of the cooling system Use window and patio awnings when outside ambient te...

Page 62: ...the manufacturer s operating instructions manual Certain roof mounted air conditioners have self contained thermostats and controls which are located at the return air grill A Cool Fan and Heat thermo...

Page 63: ...rank knob only in an emergency of for dome adjustment Pull the knob to the desired dome placement Push the knob back upward Ensure that the knob is locked in place Note A vent cover is not recommended...

Page 64: ...to prevent discharge from excessive electrical consumption when the motor home is not running The auxiliary batteries are recharged by the power converter when the motor home is attached to an outside...

Page 65: ...el To check press and hold monitor test switch while reading the charge level on the battery gauge Charge levels indicated are divided into sections from weak through fully charged Battery Safety BATT...

Page 66: ...lugs If the case is cracked the battery must be replaced If the vent plugs are cracked they must be replaced 5 Watch for overcharging Three indications of overcharging are a Active material on the ven...

Page 67: ...been placed in the ON position Battery Charging ALWAYS WEAR SPLASH PROOF SAFETY GLASSES WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES The converter inverter also operates as a battery charger when it is connected to a...

Page 68: ...lt DC to recharge the house batteries There are two modes of operation associated with an inverter charger 1 Inverter Mode 12 Volt DC from the coach batteries is transformed into 120 Volt AC for use w...

Page 69: ...rotect against contact of the hot and neutral wire at the same time The 120 volt outlet in the kitchen and or bath and outside recepts are equipped with a protective circuit interrupter The ground fau...

Page 70: ...dash near the steering column and or under the hood You should refer to the chassis owner s manual for details on these fuses The Class A motor home also has a 12 Volt fuse panel electrical distribut...

Page 71: ...ND CLASS C GAS SYSTEM PANELS Note Please use this information as a guide Check your motor home for the sticker with the exact call outs 110V For Units With 50 Amp Service 110V For Units With 30 Amp Se...

Page 72: ...ipped options Bed Base Fuse Panel P1 1 AUX START SWITCH P1 2 F35 RADIO P1 3 F36 ANTENNA BOOST P1 4 F39 RADIO MEMORY P2 1 F27 SOLAR PANEL P2 2 F28 0 S RADIO MEM P2 4 F30 OUTSIDE RADIO P2 5 F31 CARGO LI...

Page 73: ...This means that you are taking power out of the batteries If you draw too much power from the batteries there may not be enough power left in the battery to start the motor home or run any of the app...

Page 74: ...or in an enclosed building or in a partly enclosed area such as a garage 4 REVIEW the safety precautions for fuel and exhaust fumes elsewhere in this manual 5 DO NOT operate the generator when the mot...

Page 75: ...er of the system by in line check valves To connect the motor home to an outside source of water 1 Remove the cap from the fresh water inlet on the side of the motor home and attach one end of the fre...

Page 76: ...r tank If the tank is filled beyond capacity water will flow out through this vent onto the ground Note Always fill the tank with clean potable water from a known safe source Make sure to close the fi...

Page 77: ...Male hose end for inch hose with inch threaded end compression style 1 1 cup of household bleach 1 Install one male and one female hose end to one of the 4 foot sections of hose When completed the se...

Page 78: ...ituations the monitoring system indicates higher levels than are actually present in the holding tank Certain cleaning products and food by products can build up on the inside walls of the holding tan...

Page 79: ...e weight Enough water should be kept in the black water tank to cover the bottom to prevent hardening of any residue that may remain Do not dump black water tank until it is 3 4 full This practice mak...

Page 80: ...or home outlet and dump station inlet The following guidelines will help to ensure trouble free operation Never put anything in black water tank other than toilet paper especially for motor home syste...

Page 81: ...losed Note Unnecessary frequent flushing of the stool will quickly deplete your fresh water supply and fill your holding tank If the black water tank becomes full you will no longer be able to flush t...

Page 82: ...ied technician or dealer Class A Water System Winterization 1 Level the unit for good system drainage 2 Drain the waste water tanks black then grey following drainage guidelines and fresh water tank 3...

Page 83: ...maintenance Neglect of proper maintenance procedures is the usual cause of most water system problems Road vibrations and shocks as well as excessive pressure from some city water sources are the main...

Page 84: ...Water Pump Switch Provides power to water pump Sewer Hose Storage Place the sewer hose here when not in use Fresh Water Tank Monitor Panel Check the fresh water tank level by pressing the level test s...

Page 85: ...to vapor This vapor is reduced in pressure by passing through a regulator This reduction in pressure is a two step process which assures consistent pressure for use regardless of outside temperatures...

Page 86: ...10 to 13 PSI before sending it along to the low pressure regulator second stage This second stage regulator reduces the pressure further to 11 inches water column or 6 35 ounces per square inch The tw...

Page 87: ...gas antifreeze or de icing agent to the propane gas tank 6 Keep the regulator covered at all times Note IF FREEZE UP DOES OCCUR shut off the propane gas at the tank A frozen regulator may permit prop...

Page 88: ...NOT USE THE RANGE HOOD 5 Leave the area until the odor clears 6 Have the system checked by a trained professional before using again Be careful when doing any work or maintenance in the motor home tha...

Page 89: ...h your motor home at least once a month Use warm water and a mild detergent to clean the finish Take care to avoid spraying water directly into refrigerator and furnace vents when washing the motor ho...

Page 90: ...rior surfaces is the best insurance against surface deterioration such as fading yellowing or chalking Take care to avoid spraying water directly into refrigerator and furnace vents when washing the m...

Page 91: ...sary to keep moisture from entering and causing severe damage such as rot mold or mildew If you encounter drying cracked or weathered seals make sure to reseal as necessary Check with your dealer for...

Page 92: ...tened spots that could have occurred during travel or maintenance on the motor home The entire system including regulator pressure should be checked annually or whenever you suspect a problem by a qua...

Page 93: ...arms up The vent system operates at all times however it is most effective when the lamps are on and the vehicle is in motion Since most motor homes are parked for long periods of time they have a gre...

Page 94: ...ranty TO PREVENT INJURIES AND DAMAGE COMPLY WITH ANY INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE BULB MANUFACTURER Whenever working on any electrical system switch off the electrical accessory you are working on or...

Page 95: ...y for leaks and signs of wear Make sure to keep the system sanitized and take care to winterize during cold weather see instructions elsewhere in this manual Do not allow water to remain in system for...

Page 96: ...instead If you will be using your motor home when conditions fall below the freezing level it will be necessary to protect the drainage system components from damage by the addition of an approved an...

Page 97: ...gradually over a 30 to 45 day period even when disconnected by use of the battery disconnect switch We recommend that at least monthly the batteries be checked for charge If the charge is 80 12 5 Volt...

Page 98: ...rtant preventive measure Further any spills should be wiped up quickly and dried as soon as possible Avoid leaving damp items lying about On safe surfaces use mold or mildew killing cleaning products...

Page 99: ...fortable temperature in the motor home and avoid nighttime setbacks of 10 or more Drastic setbacks that reduce the indoor air temperature quickly can increase the chance for airborne moisture to conde...

Page 100: ...4 48 hours Drying areas quickly minimizes the chance for moisture damage and possible mold growth which can begin to form colonies in 48 hours A variety of methods can be used to help the drying proce...

Page 101: ...ust Lube Window Latches Lubricate Door Locks Strike Pocket Include Exterior Storage Doors Seals Adhesives Inspect Reseal as Needed LP Gas System Check for Leaks Road Damage Qualified Service Technicia...

Page 102: ...ual Patio Awning 57 Retract the Awning 57 Slide Out Awning 56 B BATTERIES 64 Battery Charging 66 Battery Disconnect Switch 66 Battery Isolator Controller 65 Battery Maintenance 65 Battery Safety 64 C...

Page 103: ...ce 60 DASH PANEL SWITCHES 34 Battery Boost 35 Block Heat 34 Docking Lights 34 Light Control Knob 35 Panel Light Dimmer Control Wheel 35 DASH RADIO 39 DOORS DRAWERS AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS 50 Bed Stor...

Page 104: ...r Storage Below 53 Barrel Chair 53 Dinette 54 Euro Recline With Ottoman 54 Hide A Bed Sofa 53 Jack Knife Sofa 52 Lounge Table 54 Pilot And Co Pilot Seats 54 Space Saver Sofa 53 G GARAGE AREA AVAILABLE...

Page 105: ...DATA PLATES 17 P PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART 100 POWER CONVERTER 67 POWER INVERTER DIESEL 67 Remote Control 67 PRE FINISHED PANELS AND WOOD SURFACES 94 PROPANE GAS DETECTOR 21 About the Propane Gas De...

Page 106: ...Tag Axle Only 34 Windshield Fans 34 SHORE CORD 63 30 Amp Shore Power 63 50 Amp Shore Power 64 SINKS AND COUNTERTOPS 93 SLEEP NUMBER BED 50 Using the Firmness Control System 51 SLIDE OUTS 46 Electric...

Page 107: ...GHING PROCEDURES 14 How To Weigh Your Motor Home 14 Weight Terms 15 Where To Weigh Your Motor Home 14 VENDOR CONTACT INFORMATION 12 W WASTE WATER SYSTEM 77 Emptying the Holding Tanks 79 Holding Tanks...

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