EXTERIOR OPERATIONS
Mandalay offers virtually all the comforts of home while out on the road. These systems are of the most
modern design available, just as the similar systems in your home, however, the RV systems may be of
different design, and construction than those found in your home. The following instructions are for items that
your RV has to offer you. Some items are touched on briefly, for more detailed instructions on particular items;
see the manufacturer’s manual supplied with that item.
ENTRY DOOR
The entry door consists of both an exterior door and a screen door used for ventilation when the RV is parked.
DO NOT attempt to drive the RV with the doors open. The doors may be damaged and it is a safety hazard.
Your entry door is equipped with a movable latch system. This is designed to keep the latch from getting into a
bind, if you are parked on an uneven surface, your coach could become twisted. If this happens it is possible
that your door would be stuck closed. This movable bolt will keep that from happening. It is important to always
make sure that the latch is maintained and working properly. The door has 2 locking positions; always make
sure the door is completely shut before driving the motorhome. When the RV shift selector is placed in Drive or
Reverse the entry door will automatically engage the air lock mechanism. The lock is a safety feature added to
the door to improve the seal around the door. To disengage the lock, place the shift selector in Neutral and
apply the parking brake. An audible noise will be heard when the air lock mechanism engages and
disengages.
When driving, it is a good idea to keep the door locked to prevent uninvited entrance from the outside when
stopped. Two types of locks are provided with the outer door. The handle lock for normal security and a dead
bolt lock for additional security.
The screen door can be attached to the outer door. A sliding panel on the screen door permits access to the
handle on the outer door to prevent unnecessary handling of both doors. Separate keys are provided for both
types of door locks. It is a good idea to keep a record of the key numbers in a safe place, should it become
necessary to have duplicates made.
POWER STEP
WARNING: Make sure before exiting the vehicle, that the step is activated and/or extended.
Because of the height of the RV, you may accidentally slip or fall if attempting to exit
without use of the step. If the step will not operate, use extra care 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.
When the power step is activated, it extends and retracts automatically when the door is opened or closed.
There are two ways to control the operation of the step:
Switch panel —
Power to the step, provided by the chassis batteries, may be turned on and off with the rocker
switch located just inside the door. When on, the step will extend whenever the door is opened, and retract
when the door is closed. The step may be kept in the extended position by turning the switch off after the step
is lowered. To maintain your battery life this switch should be turned off while in storage.
Ignition switch —
Whenever the ignition switch is turned on, the power step is automatically activated. This
will prevent accidentally driving with the step extended, since it will retract with the door closed.
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