THOR Jayco TALON 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Section 12: Interior
Gas Struts (if so equipped)
On certain models, the bed platform may be equipped with gas struts to assist with easy ac-
cess to storage area.
 Grasp the end ledge at the foot of the bed and lift carefully.
 Two gas struts will hold the bed platform open allowing access to the storage area.
 To close, carefully push down on the bed, slowly easing it to the closed position.
 Follow all precautions listed above when opening/closing the platform.
Power Bunk Bed (Cargo Bay)
Your RV may be equipped with a queen-size power bunk bed in the cargo bay. Included in
the cargo bay are powered sofa seats that fold out into a second queen size bed. (Refer to
Sleeper Sofa and Dinette section) These sofa seat/beds can be raised up to the ceiling just
underneath the powered queen bed to allow loading of the cargo area. They operate using
the same controls as the queen bed.
CHECK:
 To be sure the attaching pins are securely fastened at all (4) corners of the bed
platform before towing the trailer, or using the bed(s).
 To make sure the area around, above, below and adjacent to the bed(s) is clear of
persons, pets and obstructions before operating the bed(s).
 Before operating the bed(s) to ensure that bedding is not over-hanging the ends of
the bed(s) where it could become entangled.
 That the brake is set on the bed lift mechanism or the bed can drift down and dam-
age objects or vehicles placed below the bed(s).
NEVER:
 Operate the bed(s) with any items other than the mattress, pillows, blankets, etc.
on the bed platform.
 Raise the sofa seats when set in the seated position. They must lay flat and be
locked.
 Travel with loose items other than bedding on the bed(s). Loose items become
projectiles.
 Operate the bed(s) when persons are on the bed platform.
 Hang from, or hang more than 20 pounds from the cross-connecting shaft.
To avoid damage to the bed(s) as a result of bouncing RAISE BOTH REAR
BEDS TO THE HIGHEST POSITION WHEN TOWING YOUR REC-
REATION VEHICLE.
DO NOT LOAD MORE THAN 600 lbs. ON THE BED. Damage to the bed
lift mechanism and personal injury may result from overloading.
This product is designed and intended ONLY to be used as a Bed-Lift mecha-
nism. Any other use of this system can result in personal injury or death.