Monaco Executive 2001, Owner'S Manual

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Glossary of Terms
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Dump Valve - Another name for the T-handle valve used to drain the sewage (black) and waste (gray
tanks)
Egress Window - The formal name for the emergency window located in the rear of the motorhome.
Egress windows can be easily identified by their red handles.
Full Hook-Up Site - A camp ground that has city water, shore power and sewer hook-ups or connec-
tions available.
Gray Water - Term associated with the waste water holding tank. Water from the sink drains, the
shower and the washer/dryer (if equipped) go into this tank.
House Battery - Powers 12V lights and accessories inside motorhome.
LED - (Light Emitting Diode) Indicator light.
Low Point - The lowest point in the plumbing. Drains are placed here so that water will drain out of
the lower end of the motorhome. These drains must be closed when you fill the water tank.
OHM - A unit for measuring electrical resistances.
Ohm’s Law - Express the relationship between volt (E), amperes (I) in an electrical circuit with resist-
ance (R). It can be expressed as follows: E = IR If any two of the three values are known, the
third value can be calculated by using the above formula.
Road Side - This refers to the side of the motorhome which faces the road when it is parked. Often
called the off-door side.
Shore Line - This is the electrical cord which runs from the motorhome to the camp ground 120 volt
electrical supply.
Shore Line Plug - This is the 120 volt outlet that you can plug your motorhome into a campground.
Stinger - An arm attachment on a tow truck that is used to lift motorhome slightly so that it can be
towed.
Volt - The unit of measure for electric potential.
Watt - The unit for measuring electrical power, i.e., the rate of doing work, in moving electrons by or
against an electric potential.
Wet Cell Battery - A type of battery that uses liquid as an electrolyte. This type of battery requires
periodic maintenance such as cleaning the connections and checking the electrolyte level.