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HOWTO: Shore Power

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© 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.

HOWTO: Shore Power

Connecting To Shore Power

Your Roadrek has a shore power cord; depending on the model it may be removable or permanently attached. Refer to the
Electrical Secion in this manual for details.

The power cord is designed to fit into a standard 30A RV outlet.

Campsite Power Connections

Most RV parks and campgrounds have AC power of various voltages and amperages available at each site. The power will
typically be in a pedestal with a cover that flips up. If you cannot find your power pedestal or you're not sure how to open it,
ask the campground personnel.

50A outlet

30A outlet

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Summary of Contents for 190 Popular 2016

Page 1: ...Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc PDF generated at Fri 22 Apr 2016 12 28 02 EDT Owner s Manual 2016 190 Popular...

Page 2: ...Up Your Campsite 93 HOWTO Shore Power 97 HOWTO Potable Water Use 100 HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 105 HOWTO Cable and TV Reception 112 HOWTO Propane System 117 HOWTO Summer and Winter Mode 124 HOWTO Wat...

Page 3: ...ch turns the coach battery power off and on When off it prevents your coach batteries from being drained while the Roadtrek is not in use The lights the water pump the fan the refrigerator control boa...

Page 4: ...rter Switch Just as the battery disconnect switch powers the lights fan and other 12 volt electrical loads the standard inverter takes 12 volt power from your coach batteries and changes it into 120 v...

Page 5: ...you will learn what you can and can t run within the 750 watt limit 2500 watt inverter switch Inverter Switch With Optional Engine Generator and 2500 Watt Inverter Instead of the regular inverter swit...

Page 6: ...ould be on only when you have water in the fresh water tanks and wish to use the sinks showers or toilet The pump should not be run without water As with the patio light switch pressing the top of the...

Page 7: ...opane tank level the fresh water tank level for each of the two tanks and the black and gray water tank levels Press the button for each to see the display These will give you an approximate reading t...

Page 8: ...of the rocker switch for 5 seconds to PRIME then push the top of the switch to START Allow the generator to run for a couple of minutes before turning on heavy loads such as the air conditioner To st...

Page 9: ...e what campgrounds call full hookups electricity water and sewer connections at each campsite to function Roadtreks have big fresh water and holding tanks that the other types of RVs lack so it s usua...

Page 10: ...that you re automatically reminded of when your waste water tanks are full When you re close to running out of fresh water that means it s time to dump your wastewater tanks With a more permanent hoo...

Page 11: ...ce of more campsites since not all of them have full hookups or the even better choice of no campsite at all to take advantage of the E Trek s extended boondocking capability You can stay out there un...

Page 12: ...supply stores or can be ordered online They go under your tires and can be stacked in various combinations to lift the low corner or end of your vehicle enough to get comfortable Many Roadtrek owners...

Page 13: ...ectrical Secion in this manual for details The power cord is designed to fit into a standard 30A RV outlet Campsite Power Connections Most RV parks and campgrounds have AC power of various voltages an...

Page 14: ...e The 30A and 50A receptacles are specific to the RV industry Other receptacles look similar but may not be wired the same If in doubt check with campground personnel The pedestal will also typically...

Page 15: ...single large appliance at a time you may need to turn off your air conditioner if you want to use the microwave for example If you exceed the current capacity of the receptacle you may pop the breake...

Page 16: ...check for leaks tightening the connections as necessary Campgrounds and municipalities vary greatly in supplied water pressure Before connecting to external water supplies purchase and install a press...

Page 17: ...or to city water fill location To connect the Roadtrek s water system to an outside source Turn the water pump off Close the city tank fill valve by turning the handle to the vertical position Close a...

Page 18: ...sure the the city tank fill valve is closed handle vertical Remove the hose from the city water connection and replace the cap on the fill connection Disconnect the hose from the supply faucet and st...

Page 19: ...non freezing weather the easiest way to use the system is to leave the valve on the line connecting the tanks open and set the tank selector valve to draw water from the lower external tank As you us...

Page 20: ...a thing until you need to operate in winter mode or winterize the system To see how to do that check out the HOWTO Summer and Winter Mode and the HOWTO Water System Winterizing Standard Edition secti...

Page 21: ...ation Tanks Your vehicle is equipped with a gray holding tank and a black holding tank The gray tank holds the sink and shower water The black tank holds the toilet waste As a result the black tank is...

Page 22: ...than 1 2 full You should dump the black tank first then the gray tank The water in the gray tank is considerably cleaner and will rinse any remaining solids from the hose and the macerator You should...

Page 23: ...B pillar Macerator button on base of driver s seat Macerator button on the B pillar behind driver Remove the waste water discharge hose from storage by pulling it straight out far enough to reach the...

Page 24: ...cle to hold the waste water discharge hose in place Some RV parks require you to use a doughnut If you trust gravity more than friction or don t want to store the doughnut between uses use a rock to w...

Page 25: ...ulling the black handle out It will come out approximately three inches 8 cm and stop Press and hold the waste water pump button until the tank is empty Close the black water tank valve by pushing in...

Page 26: ...o the reel Add about gallon of fresh water to the black tank While you re doing this add a packet of black holding tank chemicals to the tank Do not toss the packet into the toilet even if it claims t...

Page 27: ...rge pump stops while you are pushing the button it s jammed Something has gotten caught up in the blades Release the button to stop the pump Locate the manual waste water pump knob Push in on the knob...

Page 28: ...t be on to use the system Both the television and the DVD player use 120 volt current so the inverter generator or shore power must be used Refer to the Electrical System for instructions on 120 volt...

Page 29: ...TV using the Roadtrek rooftop antenna Have 120 volt AC power available inverter on OR shore power plugged in OR generator running Turn on TV and home theatre system Make sure the power injector is on...

Page 30: ...k s cable TV connection It has a square gray plastic cover about 3 cm on each side which is hinged at the top and opens to expose the barrel connector the cable hooks to Cable TV connection location C...

Page 31: ...ach end If you loop it underneath the crossbar at the bottom of the compartment door opening you can close the compartment door without crimping the wire TV cable connected Selector switch Push the sm...

Page 32: ...ch is located in the same cabinet as the Cable Antenna switch You can select Surround Off or Automotive In the Surround position the rear speakers the speakers above the bed will work with the TV home...

Page 33: ...restrictions on propane on highways in tunnels on ferries and on bridges Please follow all local restrictions in all the jurisdictions along your trip Some bridges tunnels ferries require you to have...

Page 34: ...ou must close the tank shutoff valve when the vehicle is not in daily use Further you must close the shutoff valve when the vehicle is traveling Never operate the refrigerator on propane while the veh...

Page 35: ...The propane system has a high pressure auxiliary BBQ takeoff Locate the hose behind the access panel The hose has a yellow dustcap and an integral cutoff valve This provides 15PSI regulated propane to...

Page 36: ...raining or instruction Do not attempt to fill the tank unless you have had appropriate training Reading this manual does not constitute sufficient training to safely fill propane If you overfill the t...

Page 37: ...it is best to remove all sources of ignition and expeditiously leave the area until propane odor is no longer detectable Venting unburned propane is a slightly more advantageous situation than a tank...

Page 38: ...s colourless heavier than air and smells like garlic or rotten eggs The odor is added by the distributor so propane may smell differently as you travel and purchase propane from various distributors B...

Page 39: ...ammable vapors will create an explosive air vapor mixture inside your passenger compartment which also contains many potential sources of ignition Purchase propane from a reputable propane facility Co...

Page 40: ...nk is inside the vehicle and is filled via the gravity fill in the back door frame and the exterior tank is below the vehicle and filled via the gravity fill in the driver s door post The water line b...

Page 41: ...orm the following steps Open the water heater enclosure under the driver s side bench and close the tank isolator valve connecting the two fresh water tanks by turning the black plastic handle so that...

Page 42: ...tank position colored plastic handle pointed toward driver s side of Roadtrek This valve is located inside the hot water heater enclosure just in front of the tank isolator valve Tank selector valve...

Page 43: ...shower faucet The hot water shutoff valve is at the top left corner of the water heater front The cold water shutoff valve is harder to find it is alongside the left side of the water heater about hal...

Page 44: ...em mix pink RV antifreeze with whatever you put down the drain 50 50 If you do not use them drain and winterize the waste water system Switching from Winter to Summer Mode Check to be sure the exterio...

Page 45: ...le pointed toward the front of the Roadtrek This valve is located inside the hot water heater enclosure just in front of the tank isolator valve Tank selector valve in exterior tank position colored p...

Page 46: ...er enclosure Screw to remove in order to lift lid Open the two shutoff valves going to the outside shower and close the outside shower faucet after running water through them briefly to flush air and...

Page 47: ...ing for a few hours at night with calm winds then you don t need to winterize The heat in your Roadtrek is enough to keep the lines from freezing If the forecast is for extended cold periods with dayt...

Page 48: ...hour with only one specialized tool a 1 1 16 inch 27 mm socket and a ratchet or breaker bar Get 2 3 gallons of RV antifreeze DO NOT use automotive antifreeze RV antifreeze is non toxic and safe for p...

Page 49: ...in valve Drain the fresh water tanks by opening the black intertank valve on the water line connecting the two fresh water tanks in the water heater compartment on the floor left side at the base of t...

Page 50: ...alley faucet in the cold position and open it If the interior tank is empty the open galley sink faucet should sputter If it emits a steady stream of water the tank is not empty You will need to run t...

Page 51: ...ter is turned off on the control panel switch Go outside and take the cover off the water heater Pop open the pressure relief valve at the top of the water heater A small amount of water might flow ou...

Page 52: ...nother year Drain the water heater by removing the anode rod You will need a 1 1 16 socket and a ratchet or breaker bar This is a good time to rinse out the water heater and inspect the anode rod If t...

Page 53: ...toward driver s side of vehicle Turn the water pump on and allow to prime Close cold galley sink faucet once you see pink antifreeze coming out Switch the plastic covered tank selector handle to the...

Page 54: ...ge speaker to allow the remaining antifreeze in the interior tank to drain into the exterior tank Open the fresh tank drain line briefly until antifreeze flows out Remove water pump filter if so equip...

Page 55: ...eezing for a few hours at night with calm winds then you don t need to winterize The heat in your Roadtrek is enough to keep the lines from freezing If the forecast is for extended cold periods with d...

Page 56: ...an hour with only one specialized tool a 1 1 16 inch 27 mm socket and a ratchet or breaker bar Get 2 3 gallons of RV antifreeze DO NOT use automotive antifreeze RV antifreeze is non toxic and safe for...

Page 57: ...ain valve Drain the fresh water tanks by opening the black intertank valve on the water line connecting the two fresh water tanks in the water heater compartment on the floor left side at the base of...

Page 58: ...galley faucet in the cold position and open it If the interior tank is empty the open galley sink faucet should sputter If it emits a steady stream of water the tank is not empty You will need to run...

Page 59: ...eater is turned off on the control panel switch Go outside and take the cover off the water heater Pop open the pressure relief valve at the top of the water heater A small amount of water might flow...

Page 60: ...ater by removing the anode rod You will need a 1 1 16 socket and a ratchet or breaker bar This is a good time to rinse out the water heater and inspect the anode rod If the anode rod looks spongy or a...

Page 61: ...lley faucet all the way to the cold side and leave it open Add 1 1 2 gallons of non toxic RV approved antifreeze to the interior tank and 1 2 gallon to the exterior tank through the gravity fill Use a...

Page 62: ...ne shown open Valve for outside shower hot line shown open If the water pump loses its prime in this process add more antifreeze to the interior fresh water tank Open the grey and black waste tank val...

Page 63: ...n valve off Turn the water pump off and open a galley sink faucet to release back pressure Open the valve on the water line connecting the two fresh water tanks in the water heater compartment on the...

Page 64: ...s valve is located inside the water heater enclosure Valve connecting the interior and exterior tank shown closed Exterior tank drain under driver s door step 1 1 Mix up two gallons of water and one c...

Page 65: ...ing a cup of chlorine bleach halfway through the filling process Filling the exterior tank Tank selection valve in exterior tank position City water valve in shut position Put the red handle on the ta...

Page 66: ...ey sink move the handle in the hot water direction and run the water pump until water flows from hot water tap at sink and you smell chlorine The water heater holds six gallons so it will take a while...

Page 67: ...This valve is located inside the water heater enclosure Valve connecting the interior and exterior tank shown closed Exterior tank drain under driver s door step 1 1 Mix up two gallons of water and on...

Page 68: ...dding a cup of chlorine bleach halfway through the filling process Filling the exterior tank Tank selection valve in exterior tank position City water valve in shut position Put the red handle on the...

Page 69: ...ley sink move the handle in the hot water direction and run the water pump until water flows from hot water tap at sink and you smell chlorine The water heater holds six gallons so it will take a whil...

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