Jayco Mini Motorhome User Manual Download

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Where Tradition and

Innovation Meet

Mini-Motorhome

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for Mini Motorhome

Page 1: ...Where Tradition and Innovation Meet Mini Motorhome Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...dy on sale Just call us with your VIN and we will find what you need and ship it directly from Jayco to your front door Like Jayco we are family owned and operated Our courteous professionals are here...

Page 3: ...required service and or maintenance could result in the loss of warranty The owner should review Jayco s limited warranty and the limited warranties of all other manufacturers offering them that are a...

Page 4: ...with your fellow JAFARIANS and their flights to enjoy a special kind of togetherness fun games and entertainment provide memories to last a lifetime And how about the exotic surroundings of NEW ORLEAN...

Page 5: ...ix Flags and Busch Corp Parks A special price is available on Wheeler s Campground Guides Discounts with Hertz Rental Car Discounts with Coach Net an emergency roadside service Farm City Insurance has...

Page 6: ...Obtaining Service Warranty Registration 6 Service Procedures 8 Basic Service Procedures 8 Dealer 8 Factory 8 Parts 9 Owner s Responsibility 9 Chassis Service and Warranty Coverage 9 Chapter 3 Operati...

Page 7: ...rainage 31 Sanitation System 32 Toilets 32 Vents 33 Holding Tanks 33 Winterizing Your Mini Motorhome 34 Using the Water System During Freezing Weather 37 The LP Fuel System 37 LP Container 37 Fuel Dis...

Page 8: ...ating 52 Operating Instructions 52 To Turn Off Gas to Appliance 53 Annual Preventative Maintenance Inspection 53 Ducting and Return Air 53 Range and Oven Operation 54 Oven Operation 55 Water Heater 56...

Page 9: ...hions 69 Paneling 70 Floor 70 Bathroom Tubs and Lavatory Sinks 70 Hardware and Sink or Shower Fixtures 70 Carpeting 70 Countertops 70 Maintenance Checklist 71 Chapter 7 Options Air Conditioner 73 Gene...

Page 10: ...which is a supplement to various other instructions supplied by the manufacturers of separately warranted products Keep this owner s manual in your recreation vehicle for handy reference Get to know y...

Page 11: ...o Incorporated Washington D C 20590 P O Box 460 Middlebury IN 46540 Phone 1 800 424 9393 Phone 1 877 825 4782 or 1 219 825 0608 Washington D C Area 368 0123 Business Hours 8 00 5 00 Mon Fri E S T You...

Page 12: ...ck WARNING Do not use an adapter cheater or extension 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 t...

Page 13: ...e could cause accelerated wear and damage to components COLD WEATHER USE Use of this vehicle during cold weather will require more protection Using skirting or insulation below floor level will provid...

Page 14: ...ill assist in controlling the condensation Many RV and marine dealers carry small dehumidifiers especially sized for recreation use Condensation causes dampness mildew staining and if allowed to conti...

Page 15: ...6 CHAPTER 2 OBTAINING SERVICE WARRANTY REGISTRATION...

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Page 17: ...the above information as requested along with the serial number of the unit in question and we will make every attempt to resolve your problem Please bear in mind that most problems arise from misund...

Page 18: ...uthorized dealer for the component needing service please call our customer service office at 1 877 825 4782 or 1 219 825 0608 or contact your selling dealer for assistance NOTE Service at a non autho...

Page 19: ...et door inside the kitchen base cupboard is a form as shown on the next page giving you the weights of your mini motorhome as required There are weight terms an owner needs to be aware of understand a...

Page 20: ...tems such as lawn chairs portable grill sporting goods fishing poles golf clubs which are bulky but not necessarily heavy DO NOT EXCEED YOUR GVWR This means you should weigh your unit as loaded for yo...

Page 21: ...of the follow ing UVW full fresh potable water weight including the water heater full LP gas weight and SCWR GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating means the value specified by the motor home manufactu...

Page 22: ...ibuting weight throughout the motorhome will enable the mini motorhome to handle and perform well during travel When you are finished loading the mini motorhome weigh the vehicle See the next section...

Page 23: ...trailer or other vehicle is being towed it should be weighed and combined with the towing vehicle s GVW to ensure the total weight does not exceed the GCWR 2 SEGMENTED PLATFORM Platform scales with s...

Page 24: ...ny service or warranty coverage on tires will be handled by the tire store representing the specific brand on your mini motorhome WHEEL LUGS Ensure that wheel lugs are tight as specified in the chassi...

Page 25: ...e Severe headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate Extreme Exposure Unconsciousness convulsions cardiorespiratory failure death A UL listed carbon monoxide detector has been installed in your moto...

Page 26: ...ight for approximately second The detector will then resume normal operation BATTERY REPLACEMENT Under normal operating conditions the battery will last approximately one year The detector has a low b...

Page 27: ...in the next few pages before operation to become familiar with the system CAUTION Do not place excessive weight in the slideout room Components The slideout system has numerous major components and a...

Page 28: ...r use of support jacks 4 Remove travel bars from behind the top fascia board located above slideout room 5 For models with slideout front facing dinette seat remove the tie down strap on the aft end o...

Page 29: ...eps to move the slideout manually 1 Rotate the lever on the back side of the motor counter clockwise about 1 8 turn Fig 3 2 This will release the brake that locks the slideout in place 2 Access the ma...

Page 30: ...tenance Your Power Gear slideout system has been designed to require very little maintenance To ensure a long life of your slideout system read and follow these simple procedures CAUTION Do not work o...

Page 31: ...verriding the electrical slideout system 2 If the slideout is retracted leave it in that position and install the travel bars and tie down strap if applicable 3 Take the mini motorhome to the nearest...

Page 32: ...water supply and holding tank drain hose CAUTION To prevent 120 volt AC electrical power surges from damaging con nected loads it is recommended to follow this procedure 1 Enter motorhome and turn of...

Page 33: ...ver leave food inside the unit and make sure all surfaces are clean You may want to place rodent control products in the unit during periods of storage Mice especially can do a tremendous amount of da...

Page 34: ...om water supply line to City Water Connection Fig 4 1 Open the tank fill handle Fig 4 2 Open valve on water supply line Enter the unit and open faucets to bleed air from lines The water heater will fi...

Page 35: ...y forty pounds of pressure is achieved and automatically starts again when pressure drops to twenty pounds Some cycling in pump may occur depending on volume of water being released A check valve is b...

Page 36: ...0 miles 5 000 kilometers or when it has been sitting unused for a period of time and any time it may have become contaminated Units Without Utility Center 1 Drain the water tank and water heater compl...

Page 37: ...allow to stand for a few days Repeat steps 10 14 from above 3 Drain the water tank and water heater completely by turning all faucets on until tank and heater are empty 4 Your demand water system is n...

Page 38: ...ter tank and water heater completely by turning on all faucets until tank and heater are empty 21 Connect the garden hose to the Fresh Water Inlet and fill the tank Fig 4 6 22 Open the kitchen and bat...

Page 39: ...Repeat steps 3 18 from above 2 Allow the baking soda solution to sit in the tank for a few days if possible If you can have the soda solution in the tank while traveling it works better to clean and...

Page 40: ...due to the amount of water that is available To conserve water wet down and turn water off while you use soap then rinse Drainage To drain the permanent fresh water tank on full basement models open t...

Page 41: ...o flush step on the large pedal until rinse clears the toilet bowl release pedal slowly Fig 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AQUA MAGIC 4 The Aqua Magic 4 is equipped with two operating levers located on the...

Page 42: ...ilet drains into the sewage holding tank also referred to as the waste holding tank Certain floor plans may also have the lavatory draining into the waste sewage tank SEWAGE TANK PREPARATION 1 Release...

Page 43: ...P trap installed into each line Water in these traps prevent odors from escaping into motorhome During travel water from the P traps may spill and permit odors into motorhome These odors come from fo...

Page 44: ...pump 2 Close valves A B and D Open valves E and C Fig 4 14 3 Drain the water heater and fresh water tank Consult the water heater owner s manual for details 4 Put the hose from valve E into a jug of...

Page 45: ...Put the clear antifreeze hose into a jug of NON TOXIC RV antifreeze You will need more than one gallon of antifreeze Fig 4 15 WARNING Do not use Ethylene Glycol automotive antifreeze or methanol wind...

Page 46: ...eous vapor form it is colorless and odorless An agent has been added for detection should a leak develop or a valve left opened It is important for a recreation vehicle owner to recognize and know the...

Page 47: ...ads THIS GAS PIPING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR USE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS ONLY DO NOT CONNECT NATURAL GAS TO THIS SYSTEM DO NOT FILL CONTAINER S TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY Securely cap inlet...

Page 48: ...1 W C water column or 6 35 oz of outlet pressure to the motorhome system The second stage is adjustable and will need to be adjusted for precise operation DO NOT attempt to adjust regulator Have an au...

Page 49: ...creation vehicle may cause fires or asphyxiation When an LP tank gets low sometimes there is a concentration of garlic like odor which may be mistaken for a gas leak After a change over to a full tank...

Page 50: ...f asphyxiation is greater when the appliance is used for long periods of time LP Gas Consumption Most gas appliances are operated intermittently Unless there is heavy use of hot water water heater con...

Page 51: ...ld test your detector This test feature checks the full operation of the detector If this detector does not test properly return the detector immediately for repair or replacement ALARM The red LED wi...

Page 52: ...This detector will not work without power Examples causing no power are an open circuit breaker a faulty power line connection a blown or missing fuse This detector will only indicate the presence of...

Page 53: ...torhome Power flows through the 30 amp main circuit breaker and is then distributed through branch circuit breakers to wall receptacles and appliances To prevent accidental electrical shock insure tha...

Page 54: ...ch as a plumbing fixture wet floor or earth This GFCI breaker will not protect against short circuits or overloads The circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical panel which supplies power to the circu...

Page 55: ...me at present point and may vary between motorhomes Terminals 5 and 6 are pre designated in all motorhomes Terminals 7 through 9 are true DC lines such as 7 is assigned to TV antenna use Terminals 8 a...

Page 56: ...separate 12 volt fuse panel supplies power to your chassis See chassis manual for assistance When 120 volt power is supplied to the converter through direct connection at the campsite the converter w...

Page 57: ...ck valve to prevent energy from being drawn from the tow vehicle chassis battery Energy in the tow vehicle battery is now preserved to start your engine The Ford chassis has a solenoid located on the...

Page 58: ...reaker CONNECTED AT Left hand frame rail at rear Front clearance lights are hooked to a gray plug at the drivers side door post with brown wire The white wire is grounded to the chassis frame at the s...

Page 59: ...Backup 1156 Porch Light Power Hood Light 912 Interior Light 921 Clearance Light 194 Refrigerator 900 series only 168 Generator Option This generator will produce 120 volt power when camping in an area...

Page 60: ...t This vent is NOT to be altered or obstructed in any manner to ensure your personal safety In order for the furnace to operate a fully charged 12 volt battery or 120 volt power through converter must...

Page 61: ...chnician for repairs If you cannot reach a gas supplier or qualified service technician contact the nearest fire department Do not turn on the gas supply until the gas leak s has been repaired D Use o...

Page 62: ...may void the furnace warranty and can result in unsafe furnace operation Preventive maintenance is NOT covered under the war ranty Power should be disconnected before servicing Gas Pressure Using a U...

Page 63: ...ide of the pan can be extinguished with baking soda or a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher To light the top burners on the range and cooktop models equipped with spark ignition...

Page 64: ...been factory set and requires no further adjustment d To extinguish the oven pilot push in the oven control knob and rotate clockwise to OFF Extinguish all pilots when refueling or traveling Step 2 T...

Page 65: ...pproximately one half minute before releasing lighting control knob c Turn lighting control knob Fig 5 4A to ON position d If pilot does not remain lit repeat operation allowing longer period before r...

Page 66: ...seconds place remote switch in the OFF position and wait five minutes 3 Repeat step one of adjusting main burner 4 For complete shut down and prior to servicing a Place remote switch in the OFF positi...

Page 67: ...lease a small quantity of water during the heating cycle Opening a faucet on the hot side will release pressure reducing relief valve dripping Fig 5 7 Fig 5 8 Fig 5 9 Flushing Instructions The Atwood...

Page 68: ...ng is well within the refrigerator s operating requirements of three degrees off level side to side and six degrees off level front to back looking at the front of the refrigerator Continued operation...

Page 69: ...n the door A sudden jerk could cause door damage or personal injury Battery Drain As indicated a 12 volt DC source is required for operation on gas to provide features of automatic ignition The curren...

Page 70: ...icle Fig 5 9 The control panel positioned between the freezer compartment and the fresh food compartment conveniently locates all of the functionality needed by the owner The window B of the control p...

Page 71: ...an operating mode is not functional a diagnostic code will appear and the refrigerator will attempt to operate in a lower energy priority source If a lower energy priority source is not available an a...

Page 72: ...r increments Allow the refrigerator to operate at the new setting for one hour before rechecking the freezer and fresh food compartment temperatures frequent door opening prevents the temperatures fro...

Page 73: ...tch to start stop water pump 2 Heater press 2 position rocker switch to turn water heater 12 volt power on or off 3 Test Information center press spring loaded switch to receive the following messages...

Page 74: ...Place the handle in the OFF position and push back the sleeve Valve handle must be in the OFF position to make the connection Fig 5 15 Insert the plug and release the sleeve Fig 5 15 Push plug until...

Page 75: ...re control to the OFF position Reverse the above fuel hose hookup procedures Wait until the grill is completely cooled and then store it in the supplied carrying case This carrying case will ONLY acco...

Page 76: ...e sealant and reseal the area Contact your dealer for the appropriate sealant to use Fiberglass Sidewalls Fiberglass walls are very durable and are easy to maintain To keep them looking nice wax and b...

Page 77: ...R SEALING The following diagram indicates the locations that need to be inspected semi annually and resealed at least one time each year 1 Moldings 4 Windows 2 TV Antenna 5 Exterior Attachments 3 Vent...

Page 78: ...EATMENT LIGHT CLEANING EXTENSIVE CLEANING Mini Blinds Dust or Vacuum May be removed and washed with a mild detergent and warm water Pleated Shades Vacuum A professional dry cleaning service is recomme...

Page 79: ...y scratch surfaces Use a mild detergent soap and water Bon Ami or Bar Keeper s Friend to clean the tub surface For any type of repair work see your authorized Jayco dealer Hardware and Sink or Shower...

Page 80: ...water system Open all windows and the door and start the furnace Leave the windows and door open and the furnace on until all fumes fully dissipate Each Trip Test LP gas detector Check RV battery wat...

Page 81: ...e rubber quad ring on the elevating shaft located on the television antenna Every Year or 12 000 Miles Lubricate moving parts on the awning hardware Awning option only Manually operate the pressure te...

Page 82: ...ect the mounting bolts for tightness to ensure there is no leakage or looseness Retighten bolts when they are loose DO NOT overtighten these bolts as it may damage the gasket To gain access to the bol...

Page 83: ...ehicle ignition The ignition override system will go into effect and the step will automatically retract WARNING If the vehicle is driven with the step in the extended position there is the possibilit...

Page 84: ...acity ALWAYS turn off radio manually to avoid battery from being discharged Also inspect fuse in chassis clock under dash and 7 5 amp fuse providing energy for refrigerator POWER MIRRORS A control pan...

Page 85: ...he tire for travel Tire must contact surface to be in the travel position WARNING DO NOT exceed the maximum load capacities of 100 lbs for the hoist DO NOT use air driven guns or impact wrenches to li...

Page 86: ...r the passenger and driver side doors and is notched out to accommodate the side mirrors To secure the privacy shield in place there are magnets sewn into the canvas for attaching it to the metal cab...

Page 87: ...78 MOTORIZED TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY...

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Page 89: ...80 LIMITED WARRANTY TRANSFER APPLICATION...

Page 90: ...received and read a copy of the Jayco Limited Warranty and Owner s Manual 2 You understand that the unit is to be used only for recreational camping and travel 3 That all information provided by you...

Page 91: ...y you bought it We work closely with Jayco dealers to provide customer service for you We honestly feel that Jayco dealers are on the whole the best in the business And with nearly 300 of them in the...

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