Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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Care & Maintenance
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S I G N A T U R E
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• Run the range vent fan when cooking and the bath vent fan (or open the
bath vent) when bathing, to reduce water vapor. Avoid excessive boiling or
use of hot water as it produces steam.
• Do not heat the motorhome interior with the range or oven. Heating with
the range or oven increases the risk of toxic fumes and allows oxygen
depletion. Also, open flames add moisture to the interior air increasing
condensation.
• In very cold weather leave the cabinet and closet doors partially open. The
air flow will warm and ventilate the interior of the storage compartments
and the exterior wall surface, reducing or eliminating condensation and
preventing the possibility of ice formations.
• To maintain the miniblinds on a frequent basis, vacuum with the brush
attachment or use a dusting tools (available on the market) designed
specifically for mini-blinds.
• Wash the miniblinds with mild soap and water in a tub or hang the blinds
on a fence or wall and gently rinse them with a hose.
• Leave Day-Night shades in the up position when not in use to help the
shades hold their shape.
Short term storage is defined as storing the motorhome for a period of thirty
days or less. Properly preparing the motorhome during periods of short term
storage will make bringing the motorhome out of storage a much easier process.
Winterize the plumbing system if the motorhome is stored in winter months or if
stored when temperatures are below 32º F.
Checklist-Short Term Storage
• If applicable, retract the slide room(s). Do not store the motorhome
with slide room(s) extended.
• Shut off all appliances. Close LP Gas valve.
• Remove all articles from refrigerator/freezer and clean thoroughly.
Prop doors open to prevent mildew.
• The holding tanks should be drained and fresh water system winter-
ized with potable antifreeze or winterize the plumbing system using
air pressure.
• Retract and secure all awnings.
• Turn the battery cut-off switch OFF.
• If applicable, disable auto-genstart feature.
• Batteries should be stored fully charged. Batteries stored in a dis-
charged state will readily freeze.
Miniblind
STORAGE
Short Term