Mandalay 38A 2004, Owner'S Manual

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LADDER AND ROOFTOP STORAGE
The ladder located on the rear of the RV is used to gain access to the roof to perform maintenance on the roof
mounted items. Make sure before climbing the ladder, that your shoes are not slippery and that there is no ice
or other slippery substance on the ladder.
WARNING: DO NOT climb on or walk on roof when it is wet. The roof could be very slippery,
and cause you to slip and fall causing serious injury.
AWNINGS
The manual awnings that are located on some windows around the RV operate by pulling down on the awning
strap, using the awning rod, to the full extended position. Underneath the window, located on the sidewall, is a
hook used to hold the awning strap while in the open position.
Awnings located on the top of the slide-outs will open and close automatically with the movement of the
slide-out housing.
If your RV comes equipped with automatic awnings, there are a few important things to remember. Read all
instructions supplied by the awning manufacturer. The control buttons are located just inside the entry door.
To extend and retract the awning all you have to do is push a button. The main purpose of the awning is to
protect you from the sun, not from rain, wind, or snow. If threatening weather approaches, you need to retract
all awnings. If the awnings are rolled up wet, open them back up as soon as possible to allow them to dry.
GENERATOR SLIDE
Your generator is located at the front of your RV. To gain access
to the generator there is an automatic slide that will extend out for
access and retract for storage. The switch for this is located on
the dash. Before operating this feature, make sure that you have
plenty of room in front of your RV to allow for the slide tray to
extend; otherwise it could cause damage to the slide or
fiberglass cover.
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND
THE GENERATOR OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING THE GENERATOR. Observe all warnings and
cautions, as well as all recommended maintenance schedules
and procedures. The fuel supply for the generator comes from your main fuel tank for your RV.
There are two locations from which you can start your generator. One is at the control panel on the generator
itself, while the other is located on the dash in the driver cockpit area.
The generator comes with a standard fuel safety feature that will engage when the RV fuel tank reaches
approximately ¼ of a tank. When engaged, the generator will not run until the fuel tank has been filled. After
filling the tank the safety feature automatically disengages allowing normal operation of the generator.
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