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(6) Damage or loss caused in whole or in part by misuse, abuse, neglect, theft, vandalism, product 

modification, improper owner, customer or dealer installation, incorrect line voltage, unauthorized repair 

or failure to properly maintain and/or to follow instructions in accordance with this manual. In particular 
but not limited to, damages from failure to regularly check, inspect and maintain sealants and seals 
around roof penetrations, attachments, windows, doors, joints, and seams shall not be covered under this 
limited warranty;

(7) Routine/normal maintenance and service items including without limitation, caulking, re-caulking and 
waxing of the body of the habitat, tightening screws, brakes, latches, locks, changing fuses, or light bulbs, 
maintaining the batteries, air conditioning, heating, plumbing and electrical systems, lubricants, sealant 
and seals, etc., and/or damages resulting from lack of proper maintenance and servicing;

(8) Adjustments to all doors, drawers, locks, latches, slide-outs, awnings and window treatments after 
ninety (90) days of the date of the original retail sale;

(9) Damage or loss caused in whole or in part by unauthorized attachments, modifications or alterations 

to the structure, body, pin box, or frame of the unit including but not limited to habitat hitches, or 
platforms for supporting cargo;

(10) Normal deterioration due to wear or exposure such as but not limited to upholstery damage, fading 
of fabrics, drapes, carpet wear, tears, punctures, dents and/or scratches to the exterior from the roadway, 
hanging branches, etc.; 

(11) Damage or loss caused in whole or in part by the overloading or the improper balancing/distribution 
of the load;

(12) Damage or loss caused in whole or in part by the willful or negligent acts of the driver of the tow 
vehicle, an accident involving the habitat, the condition of any road surface over which the habitat is 
pulled, or the striking or driving over or through a curb or any other object;

(13) Damage or loss to the habitat caused in whole or in part by the tow vehicle including but not limited 
to the improper selection or installation of towing hitch and hitch assembly on the tow vehicle;

(14) Any injury, loss or damage due to mold, bacteria or fungi;

(15) Damage or loss caused by or arising from the operation, use, or misuse of the tow vehicle;

(16) Any and all damage or loss to the tow vehicle;

(17) Damage to electronics due to voltage issues;

(18) Representations made by any person (including your dealer) beyond those stated in this Limited 
Warranty;

(19) Any incidental and consequential damages or loss, and extra expenses including, but not limited to, 
transportation generally, transportation to and from dealer or authorized service center or manufacturing 
location, loss of time, loss of pay, loss of use of the habitat, inconvenience, 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) 
Failure to comply with instructions contained in this Owner’s Manual or any other manual related to your 

unit; (c) Alteration, change or modification of the habitat or damage incurred resulting from alteration, 
change or modification; and (d) exposure to natural atmospheric elements or environmental conditions, 

chemicals, ash or fumes generated or released by vehicles or any other item, collision, road hazards, rock 
chips, condensation, or any other source (salt, hail, Acts of God, etc.); 

(21) Damages related to moisture, condensation, mold, saturation or water;

(22) damages to your cargo or tow loads;

(23) damages resulting from or related to the use of your habitat in extreme weather conditions as 

defined in the “severe weather use” section of this manual. 

(24) any item not specifically listed in the coverage paragraphs of this section. 

(25) any water leaks or related consequential damages that are a result of owner’s failure to properly 
maintain the exterior seals. Any water leaks or related consequential damages that arise after the limited 
one year warranty expires (water leaks are not considered structural warranty).

APPLIANCES/COMPONENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES

Be advised that the manufacturers of some, if not all, of your habitat’s appliances, component parts, 
add-ons and accessories will offer you their own separate warranties. Such wholly separate, additional 
warranties, if any, are administered directly from and are the sole responsibility of the manufacturer of 

the specific component part or appliance. Taxa Inc. has no responsibility nor does it have any obligation 

related to these wholly separate, additional warranties, if any. 

You are solely responsible for timely completing and forwarding warranty forms and registrations, and 
the proper processing of all warranty claims for all components, add-ons, and appliances installed in 
your habitat. Failure to do so may result in loss of warranty coverage by the component or appliance 
manufacturer. Note: upon your request, Taxa Inc. may, in its sole discretion, reasonably assist you in the 
processing of such separate warranty. 

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS 

CHOICE OF LAW
To the maximum extent permitted by Law, the laws of the State of Texas shall apply to the terms of this 
Manual and Limited Warranty, and any and all disputes arising out of any limited warranty claim or the 
purchase or repair of your habitat. 

VENUE
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Houston, Harris County, Texas shall be the proper venue for any 

suit filed by you arising out of any limited warranty claim or the purchase or repair of your habitat. 

MEDIATION
To the maximum extent permitted by law, a mediation by and through an agreed upon mediator shall be 

conducted prior to the filing of any suit by you arising out of any limited warranty claim or the purchase 

or repair of your habitat.

LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY

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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