Monaco LaPalma, Owner'S Manual

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2004 • LaPalma
General Information
Drain Trap - This is a curve that is in all drains. Water is trapped in the
curve and this creates a barrier so tank odors cannot escape through the
drain.
Dry Camping - Camping in the motorhome when there is no city water
hook-up or shore power. In other words, using only the water and
power that is in the motorhome and not from another source.
Dump Station - A site where the waste (grey) and sewage (black) tanks can
be drained. In most states it is illegal to drain waste tanks anywhere
other than at a dump station.
Dump Valve - Another name for the T-handle valve used to drain the sewage
(black) and waste (grey) 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 campground that has city water, shore power and
sewer hook-ups or connections available.
Grey 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 12 Volt lights and accessories inside motorhome.
LED - (Light Emitting Diode) Indicator light.
Low Point Drain - 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 resistance (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.