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7930 Blankenship Dr. Houston, TX 77055

Mantis Owner’s Manual

2022

©2022 TAXA INC. v.4.2.010122 

Summary of Contents for 2022 Mantis

Page 1: ...7930 Blankenship Dr Houston TX 77055 Mantis Owner s Manual 2022 2022 TAXA INC v 4 2 010122...

Page 2: ...erview 7 Pin Connector 120V Circuit Breakers Battery Battery Installation Inspection Monitoring Charge Controller Charging Storage Dead Batteries Appliances Fire Extinguisher Refrigerator Fire Extingu...

Page 3: ...minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury This applies to hazardous situations involving property damage or important information regarding the maint...

Page 4: ...oading of the habitat but can also result from road conditions or can indicate habitat damage You may choose to install a separately purchased sway control device to help reduce sway Be sure to contac...

Page 5: ...ould be a little more specific It can sleep up to four full sized people in its berths two of those people can share a double bed with the others in single bunks Add hammocks and or a rooftop tent and...

Page 6: ...a n d C O L e a k D e t e c t o r B a t t e r y C o m p a r t m e n t V o l t m e t e r G F C I O u t l e t 1 2 V O u t l e t T R U M A C o n t r o l s S w i t c h e s F u s e s T R U M A H o t A i r...

Page 7: ...of the unit to provice the AC with airflow while minimizing the width of the Mantis HABITAT OVERVIEW G F C I O u t l e t U S B O u t l e t Cord Hooks Storage Locker Located behind Storage Tower HABIT...

Page 8: ...anual troubleshooting if propane check propane supply and valves Electrical Description Possible cause Fix 120v circuit breaker pops Wet extension cord Dry cord reset breaker Battery not charging see...

Page 9: ...and dependability Keep good records of all service and maintenance performed on your habitat These records may be necessary for limited warranty purposes or may assist in future repairs Always refer t...

Page 10: ...with practice The hitching steps described below are typical However we highly recommend that you also consult the hitching and unhitching instructions associated with your particular tow vehicle and...

Page 11: ...of the dealer or third party installed add ons options and accessories if any in determining your actual UVW In sum your actual UVW will vary and increase to the extent you have outfitted your habita...

Page 12: ...ition and operating properly Be sure to have a qualified technician perform all brake adjustments service and maintenance Please also refer to the Brakes discussion herein before traveling LIGHTS Be s...

Page 13: ...maintenance activities may improve vehicle handling help protect you and others from avoidable breakdowns and accidents improve fuel economy and increase the life of your tires In sum you are respons...

Page 14: ...ortant ways First habitat wheels do not steer and are subjected to high side load stress when making tight turns around corners This tends to flex the wheel and may loosen the wheel nuts Wheel nut tor...

Page 15: ...CY ONLY LONG TERM OCCUPANCY CAN CREATE CONDITIONS WHICH IF NOT MANAGED PROPERLY CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH AND CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO YOUR HABITAT VENTILATION MOISTURE SITE SELECTION SETUP T...

Page 16: ...our habitat will help you manage your electrical requirements and charging needs The converter charger monitors and charges your batteries as needed when connected to a power supply Please refer to th...

Page 17: ...by plugging a 120V power source into the habitat s electrical inlet The charge controller will maintain a proper charge without overcharging Alternatively use the battery cut off switch located on th...

Page 18: ...Outlet Kitchen Top 12AWG Romex 12AWG Romex 10AWG Romex 12AWG Solar PigTail 30 RED 10AWG 23 RED From Chassis Harness 10AWG Black 8AWG Chassis Ground 37 WHITE 10AWG 60 RED Solar Plug WFCO 30 AMP Connect...

Page 19: ...facturer of your charge controller please view the manufacturer s product manual available at https taxaoutdoors com manuals appliances accessories 12AWG 33 YELLOW 14AWG 36 GRAY 10AWG 93 RED 10AWG 47...

Page 20: ...cale 74 68 115 251 314 119 38 67 124 8 32 23 9 6 4 4 4 0 163 165 248 167 160 291 323 12 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG 14 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG 14 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG 18...

Page 21: ...LL HARNESS PASSENGER SIDE WALL HARNESS Reading Light Rear Light 47 Rear Light 18 Front Light 18 From Chassis Harnesses To Entryway Electrical To Exterior Porch Light 47 To Roof Lights 2x 47 From Kitch...

Page 22: ...ur plumbing system Don t worry though Installed as part of your habitat s fresh water inlet is an integrated water pressure regulator that is automatically used when connecting to a city water supply...

Page 23: ...disposal vary sometimes greatly from site to site Please be sure to educate yourself on the waste disposal rules of your particular site location and follow them EMPTYING GREY TANK The grey tank drain...

Page 24: ...PLUMBING 2022 Mantis Kitchen Plumbing System Diagram WITH Optional Bathroom Shower 2 Cut to 3 1 2 Tailpiece Cut to 2 1 2 Tailpiece Cut to 2 Shower Strainer Sink Trap Arm Parts Shower Trap Arm Parts A...

Page 25: ...of 1 4 per ft per NFPA 1192 section 7 4 5 1 Drains to be a min of 1 8 per ft per NFPA 1192 section 7 4 2 4 PLUMBING 2022 Mantis Kitchen Drain System Diagram WITHOUT Optional Bathroom 22 From Fresh Tan...

Page 26: ...ater Supply Elevation of Gray Tank Gray Tank Drain Gray Tank Wet Vent 13 12 3 4 2022 Mantis Chassis Plumbing Diagram OPTIONAL BATHROOM Your habitat may have an optional bathroom which includes a caset...

Page 27: ...ion herein WARNING BE SURE TO WATCH YOUR HANDS AND FINGERS WHEN SECURING LATCHES MANTIS TENT SIDES Your Mantis tent side is your friend It keeps you dry in the rain and shaded from the sun Sometimes a...

Page 28: ...are up high or far north where temps may drop below zero at night 3 Summer Your habitat s roof is insulated on the hottest of days being inside is like being on a porch shady and with great cross vent...

Page 29: ...eterioration 3 Check the charge level in all batteries and recharge as needed 4 Check tire pressures and re inflate to specified cold pressure 5 Lube chassis 6 Check all exterior lights and replace as...

Page 30: ...D WARRANTY Only the original purchaser owner of the unit is covered under this Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is not transferable and does not cover subsequent purchasers owners of the unit LI...

Page 31: ...commercial loss towing charges bus and taxi fares vehicle rental telephone calls fuel food lodging etc 20 Damage caused by or related to a Accidents misuse recklessness indifference or negligence b F...

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