Heartland 2014 Bighorn, Owner'S Manual

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88 HEARTLAND Recreational Vehicles, LLC
If you cannot avoid getting back into the vehicle, always
first touch a metal part of the vehicle with a bare hand,
such as the door, or some other metal surface, away
from the fill point upon exiting the vehicle
Here are some additional refueling safety guidelines
when refueling your vehicle or filling up gasoline storage
containers:
• Turn off vehicle engines. Disable or turn off any
auxiliary sources of ignition: the trailer furnace,
water heater, cooking unit, and any pilot lights. Turn
off main propane valve.
• Do not smoke, light matches or lighters while
operating the refueling system, or when using
gasoline anywhere else.
• Use only the refueling latch provided on the gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
• Never jam or otherwise try to lock the refueling latch
on the nozzle open.
• Do not re-enter your vehicle during refueling. If you
cannot avoid reentering your vehicle, discharge any
static build-up BEFORE reaching for the nozzle by
touching something metal with a bare hand - such
as the vehicle body or frame - away from the nozzle
• In the unlikely even a static-caused fire occurs when
refueling, leave the nozzle in the fill pipe and back
away from the vehicle. Turn off the fuel pump master
switch immediately.
• Do not over-fill or top-of your vehicle tank, which can
cause gasoline spillage.
• Never allow children under licensed driving age to
operate the pump.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of gasoline vapors.
Use gasoline only in open areas that get plenty of
fresh air. Keep your face away from the nozzle or
container opening.
• Never siphon gasoline by mouth. Never put
gasoline in your mouth for any reason. Gasoline
can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. If someone
swallows gasoline, do not induce vomiting. Contact
a emergency medical service provider immediately.
• Keep gasoline away from your eyes and skin; it may
cause irritation
• Remove gasoline-soaked clothing immediately.
• Use gasoline as a motor fuel only. Never use gasoline
to wash your hands or as a cleaning solvent.
WARNING
FUEL-SOAKED RAGS OR OTHER MATERIALS CONTAIN FLAMMABLE
AND/OR EXPLOSIVE FUEL VAPORS AND OTHER HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES. CLEAN UP MATERIALS SHOULD BE TEMPORARILY
STORED IN A NONFLAMMABLE, VAPOR-TIGHT CONTAINER UNTIL
PROPER DISPOSAL FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE. DO NOT STORE
FLAMMABLE CLEAN UP RAGS OR MATERIALS INSIDE ANY OTHER
VEHICLE OR NEAR ANY SOURCE OF FLAME OR IGNITION
Fuel Transfer System Operation
To operate the fuel transfer system (also see the “Fuel
Pump Owner’s Manual” in your Owner’s Information
Package):
1. Lower the tongue jack or 5th-wheel jacks to the
ground. This will electrostatically ground the trailer
to reduce the possibility of static discharge while
refueling.
2. Set the cargo area disconnect switch to ON
3. Close the vents in the side of the trailer to prevent
fuel vapor from entering the trailer.
4. Press the fuel transfer pump master/timer switch
ON. Each press of the switch allows the pump to
run 5 minutes. When the pump stops, press again if
necessary for another 5 minute run.
5. Attach the ground clip securely to a bare metal part
of the equipment to be fueled (frame, handle bar,
axle bolt, etc.)
6. Remove the fuel hose and nozzle from its
compartment. An automatic bypass valve prevents
pressure buildup when the pump is on with the
nozzle closed.
7. Place the nozzle into the equipment fuel filler and
squeeze the handle to allow fuel to flow. Be careful
not to overfill the equipment fuel tank. Wipe up any
spilled fuel.
8. When finished, release the nozzle handle, return the
nozzle to its compartment.
9. Lock the fuel transfer nozzle compartment to prevent
unauthorized use. The nozzle compartment must
be locked at all times when not dispensing fuel.
10. When you are finished with all fueling, turn of the
pump master switch.
All parts of the fuel transfer system including but not
limited to the hoses, pump, nozzle, fittings,and tank
have been selected for their quality, safety,and intended
application. Any alteration or replacement of any part by
other than Heartland parts could jeopardize the integrity
of the system and may result in serious injury or even
death.