Monaco 2008 Knight, Owner'S Manual

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2 0 0 8 K n I G h t
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drIvInG & safety — 2
Prepare the shore cord for connection.
Uncoil and inspect
the cord. Perform
necessary cord maintenance. Install
proper electrical adapters if anything
other than 50 Amp service is provided.
Operate electrical appliances in sequence
when hooked to limited shore power
service. Turn shore power circuit breaker
OFF
prior to plugging in the shore cord.
Begin appliance operation on LP-Gas,
if hooked to less than 50 Amp service,
for the first 60 minutes. Switch the
refrigerator operation to gas, start the
water heater and furnace (if needed).
This will allow time for the inverter to
stabilize the battery charging.
CAUTION
If shore power service is limited to 15
or 20 Amps, use of light duty extension
cords and electrical adapters will
create a voltage loss through the cord
and at each electrical connection. Line
voltage loss and the resistance at each
electrical connection can be a hazardous
combination. Damage to sensitive
electronic equipment may result.
CAUTION
DO NOT remove cover from the shore
power supply to troubleshoot electricity
to the motorhome. Serious personal
injury or death may occur. If there is
no power to the motorhome, inform the
park manager. It is the park manager’s
responsibility to fix any problems with
the shore hook-up at the site.
NOTE
To avoid shore power overload when
hooked to 30 Amp service, determine
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appliances current load prior to turning
on appliances or using interior outlets.
If cable service is provided, hook-up
a 75 Ohm RG59 or RG6 cable to the
cable connection in the roadside rear
compartment.
A phone connection port is provided
in a roadside rear compartment. Phone
utility outlets are placed throughout the
motorhome, including a phone line to be
attached to a satellite receiver for
Pay-Per-View movies and events.
Hook the potable water hose to the city
water connection in the service center.
Hook-up the sewer hose. Sewer drain
pipe diameters are generally either
three or four inches. Proper sewer hose
adapters will ensure against leaks or
spillage. With the sewer hose properly
connected open the grey water valve
(liquid waste drain). The black water
valve (solid waste drain) remains closed
until the tank is full or until time of
departure.
Dry campIng
Below are suggestions to follow when staying
at a location that does not have electrical, water
or sewage hook ups. Plan ahead and conserve
resources.
Before arriving at the site, ensure batteries
are fully charged and properly maintained ( see
Section 8 in Batteries - House under “Battery
Maintenance”
), the fresh water tank and water
heater are full and waste holding tanks are
empty.
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To conserve water and fuel:
Operate the refrigerator on LP-Gas. Plan
what is needed from the refrigerator prior
to opening. Conserve LP-Gas by cooking
over a campfire.
Turn the water heater on about twenty
minutes prior to use. Once heated, water
will remain hot for several hours. Turn
the water heater off when not in use.
Set the thermostat temperature slightly
lower than desired to prevent frequent
cycling of the heating system.
Know the tank capacities and routinely
check fuel levels, especially during cold
weather.
Use ventilation fans to reduce roof air
conditioner use.
Frequently monitor water consumption.
Limit shower usage; turn water off when
soaping down and back on to rinse.
When water conservation is critical,
take a sponge bath or use campground
shower facilities if available.
DO NOT
fill the sink with water to wash only a
few dishes. Use disposable dishes when
possible.
Evacuate waste holding tanks prior to
filling fresh water tank.
To conserve battery power:
DO NOT allow batteries to fully
discharge before operating the generator.
If possible, run the generator twice a day,
morning and afternoon, to charge the
batteries.
When not using the inverter for 120 Volts
AC, turn it
OFF
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