Monaco 2009 Knight, Owner'S Manual

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2009
K
night
Chassis Information - 1
0
WARNING
Wear safety glasses to prevent eye
injury from expelled moisture. Open
drain valves slowly as moisture will be
expelled under high-pressure.
NOTE
Both air tanks have a pressure
relief valve which is set to release at
approximately 130 psi.
Air Fittings
Push-in fittings are used to connect air
hoses between pneumatically operated items.
Fittings, sizes and types vary for different
applications. Threaded fittings adapt the push-
in fittings to connect pneumatically operated
items. Parts include the release ring, locking
ring, solid brass body and special rubber
compound O-ring. Damaged hoses can be
repaired by splicing.
To Disconnect Hose:
Push hose into fitting.
Push release ring down
against locking ring
portion of the fitting
body.
While
holding
the
release
ring
down,
pull hose
away
from
fitting.
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To Connect Hose:
Push hose into fitting
through the release
ring and the O-ring.
Use a slight twisting
motion to seat firmly
against the internal
tube stop.
Pull hose away from
fitting to expand and
set inner seal. Ensure
hose is properly
retained in fitting.
NOTE
When
putting
air hose
back into
fitting,
be sure
that hose
is cut
as squarely as possible for an even
seal in the fitting. The cavity of the
positive tubing stop provides support
to prevent leakage.
WARNING
DO NOT remove air hoses from
fittings while system is pressurized.
Serious injury may occur.
WARNING
DO NOT allow anyone under the
motorhome without first properly
blocking frame (jackstands) from
coming down in case of rapid deflation
of air system.
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AIR SYSTEM cHARgINg (ExTERNAL)
The air system on the
motorhome can be charged
from an external air supply
source. Located in the front
generator compartment is
a type C automotive male
fitting. Caution should be
used when charging the air system from this
fitting. The air supplied from an external
source may contain moisture. Compressed air
introduced into the air system from this fitting
is not filtered by the air dryer. The auxiliary air
charge fitting will charge the front and rear air
tanks. A shut-off valve is installed to prevent
air from escaping.
CAUTION
The external air supply source should
be regulated to charge the air system
on the motorhome no higher than
120 psi. Damage to the air system or
pneumatically operated items may
occur.
Air System Test
Air system integrity is tested at the factory.
The air system is equipped with several safety
features. Periodically test these safety features
for function as well as checking the air system
for possible leaks.
NOTE
These tests can also be found in the
Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV)
air brake certification requirement.
Some tests will require precautions for
safety purposes.
090466
090446
090445
020145
Located in generator
compartment