THOR CLASS A, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior
Typical powered entry step. Depending upon
motorhome model, steps may have one or more
treads.
Powered Entry Steps Your TMC motorhome may be equipped with powered
entry steps. Depending on the size of the motorhome, pow-
ered steps will consist of one, two, or more treads. Powered
entry steps makes entry and exit of your motorhome both
safe and convenient (as compared to manually deployed
steps). When enabled, the steps automatically deploy, or
lower, when the entry door is opened and automatically
retract, or raise, when the entry door is closed.
Operating Powered Entry Steps
Powered steps are equipped with an ENABLE/DISABLE
switch conveniently located near the entrance door, so
that when you are parked and there is increased foot traffic
in-and-out of the entry door, the steps can remain in the
extended or down position. This eliminates unnecessary
step deployment and retraction. When you are ready to
move the motorhome, this switch should always be placed
in the ON or ENABLED position, so that the steps will
retract when the entry door is closed for departure.
NORMAL OPERATING MODE: POWER SWITCH ON
1. Open the motorhome entry door; steps will auto-
matically extend and lock when in the fully extended
position.
2. Close the motorhome entry door; steps will automati-
cally retract to the stowed position.
SECURING THE ENTRY STEPS IN THE
EXTENDED POSITION: POWER SWITCH OFF
1. Open the entry door; the steps should automatically
extend. Look down and confirm that the steps have
deployed and it is safe to exit the motorhome.
2. Exit the motorhome, while keeping the entry door
open.
3. Locate the step power switch and press or turn it to the
OFF position.
4. Close the entry door; the steps should remain deployed.
RETURNING THE STEPS TO NORMAL
OPERATING MODE
1. Open the entry door and locate the Step Power Switch.
2. Turn the switch to the ON position.
3. While standing outside the motorhome, close the
entry door; the steps should retract, confirming that
the steps are in Normal Operating Mode.
WITH THE POWER SWITCH IN THE ‘ON’ POSITION,
AND THE ENTRY DOOR ‘OPEN’, IT IS POSSIBLE TO
DRIVE OFF WITH THE STEPS EXTENDED. SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE STEPS
AND MOTORHOME MAY OCCUR.
ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE ENTRY DOOR IS FULLY
CLOSED AND THE STEPS ARE RETRACTED BEFORE
MOVING AND/OR DRIVING THE MOTORHOME.
WARNING WARNING
• Steps must always be operated with a fully charged
battery (12 volt electrical supply).
• Electric steps are designed to detect obstacles
in the way of operation by sensing excessive
amperage. Without a fully-charged battery, the
steps may malfunction, which could cause serious
personal bodily injury.
CAUTION CAUTION
Prior to exiting the motorhome, always look downward
to confirm that the entry steps are deployed (extended).
It is possible to lock the steps in the retracted position
or the steps have malfunctioned. Injuries caused by
slips or falls are possible.
Always use the handrails when entering and exiting the
motorhome. Serious bodily injury could occur from a
slip or fall.
CAUTION CAUTION