Jayco Conventional Travel Trailer 2003, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
The terms NOTE, CAUTION and WARNING have specific meanings in this manual.
A NOTE provides additional information to make a step or procedure easier or clearer.
Disregarding a NOTE could cause inconvenience, but would not be likely to cause
damage or personal injury.
A CAUTION emphasizes areas where equipment damage could result. Disregarding a
CAUTION could cause permanent mechanical damage. However, personal injury is
unlikely.
A WARNING emphasizes areas where personal injury or even death could result from
failure to follow instructions properly. Mechanical damage may also occur.
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash, injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Jayco, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer or Jayco, Inc.
NHTSA Customer Relations Dept.
U.S. Department of Transportation Jayco Incorporated
Washington, D.C. 20590 P.O. Box 460, Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: 1-800-424-9393 Phone: 1-877-825-4782 or 1-574-825-0608
Washington, D.C. Area: 368-0123 Business Hours: 8:00-5:00 Mon.–Fri. E.S.T.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the NHTSA
Hotline.
Safety in Using LP Gas
You should check for leaks at the connections on the LP gas system soon after purchase
and initial filling of LP tanks. Continued periodic checks of the system are recom-
mended. Your vehicle was manufactured to provide you with full access to all gas line
connections. Leaks can be found with a soapy water solution, which
does not contain
ammonia or chlorine , applied to the outside of the gas piping connections: the soap will
bubble at the leak. DO NOT USE FLAME OR LIGHTED MATCHES TO TEST
FOR LEAKS . Tightening connections will usually stop leaks. When tightening connec-
tions, use two wrenches with oposing torque to prevent twisting of copper tubing. If this
does not solve the problem, ask an authorized dealer’s service department to make the
necessary tests and repairs.
ALTHOUGH THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE PERFORMED TESTS
FOR LEAKAGE, THIS CHECK IS RECOMMENDED DUE TO THE VIBRATION
ENCOUNTERED DURING TRAVEL.
LP gas is heavier than air, therefore leaking gas tends to flow to low places and will
sometimes pocket in low areas, such as the floor of your trailer. LP gas can usually be
detected by an identifiable odor similar to onions or garlic. Never light a match or allow
any open flame in the presence of leaking gas.
It is very important to have the LP gas turned off during refueling of tow vehicles. Some
states prohibit traveling with LP container(s) open, especially in underground tunnels.
Never allow gas containers to be filled above the liquid capacity indicated on the
container. If a container is overfilled, liquid gas may flow through the regulator causing
it to freeze and/or introduce a dangerous excessive gas pressure into the lines. In
addition, an overfilled container placed in direct sunlight may expel excess gas through
the relief valve and be susceptible to ignition by any nearby open flame.
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WARNING: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU HAVE A
PROFESSIONAL TEST YOUR LP GAS SYSTEM FOR LEAKS ONE
TIME EACH YEAR AS PART OF NORMAL MAINTENANCE.
Electrical System Safety
Circuit breakers and fuses are installed to protect electrical circuits from overloading. Do
not make unauthorized changes to circuitry or add on fixed appliances yourself. If you
wish to make changes, consult your dealer and he will assist you in obtaining a safe
installation.
An approved power supply cord has been supplied with the vehicle. Always use this cord
for hook-up to the 120-volt AC source. Note that the cord has a three pin plug, which
provides proper grounding through the third (round) pin. Grounding is your personal
protection from electrical shock.
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WARNING: DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER, CHEATER, OR EX
TENSION CORD THAT WILL BREAK THE CONTINUITY OF
THE GROUNDING CIRCUIT CONNECTED TO THE THIRD PIN. NEVER
REMOVE THE GROUNDING PIN TO CONNECT A NON-GROUNDED,
TWO-PRONG RECEPTACLE. ANY DEVIATION FROM THIS WILL PO-
TENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE FROM OVERHEATING.
Safety When Emergency Stopping
Pull off the roadway as far as possible for emergency situations and turn on the vehicular
hazard lights. If necessary, display your road flags and/or reflective triangular highway
warning devices.
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WARNING : Always carry road flags and/or reflective triangular high
way warning devices to be displayed when necessary.