SECTION 11 –
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
11-12
(if equipped). See appropriate filter
installation instructions in
Section 7 -
Plumbing.
NOTE: Always purge a new filter with clean
running water before using. See filter
manufacturer’s directions included with
the filter cartridge.
10. Check the toilet for proper operation.
11. Add water to the holding tank using the toilet
flush pedal (or the “Normal Flush” switch if
your coach is equipped with an electric flush
toilet) and galley sink faucet. Check to be sure
dump valves seal tightly.
12. Check around all appliances for obstructions
and ensure that all vent openings are clear.
13. Start refrigerator and check for proper
cooling.
14. Clean wall and counter surfaces.
15. Replace batteries, if necessary, and check out
electrical system to make sure all lights and
electrical components operate.
16. Check tires for proper cold inflation pressure.
See “Vehicle Certification Label” in
Section 1
- Introduction
17. After washing accumulated winter grime
from the vehicle, it is important to carefully
inspect the seams and sealants for separation
or cracks that may have appeared around the
window frames, vents, and any other joints.
See
Sealants – Inspection and General
Information
at the beginning of this section.
Re-sealing is quite simple and the material is
quickly and easily applied. Appropriate
compounds are available from your dealer.
See
Sealants – Recommended Application
page in the Supplement Manual provided in
your InfoCase.
Also inspect weather seals around doors, etc.,
and if necessary, have a dealer replace
immediately.
Ice Maker Start-Up
•
Flush antifreeze from the waterlines (if
antifreeze fill winterization procedure was
performed).
•
Close all drain valves.
•
Turn Ice Maker Winterization Drain valve to
the CLOSED position.
•
Turn the water supply ON.
•
Ensure the ice bin is in place and the wire shut-
off arm is lowered to the ON position.
•
Allow the refrigerator to cool down to ice
making temperature. Remember, this can take
up to 24 hours.
NOTE: Discard the first two batches of ice
cubes. It will take approximately three
cycles for the Ice Maker to produce fully
formed, clean ice cubes.
Washer/Dryer (if equipped)
See “Winterizing Optional Appliances” in
Section 7 – Plumbing
for information on how to
remove from storage.
CHASSIS SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE
Consult the appropriate sections in your
chassis manual for specific information
regarding operating safety, service
recommendations, and maintenance schedules
for the chassis section of your vehicle.
CHASSIS FUSES AND RELAYS
–Freightliner
®
Chassis
Chassis and dash component fuses and relays
are located in the 12-volt electrical compartment
at the left front of the coach.
• 12-Volt
Automotive
Fuse Panel
• 12-Volt
Automotive
Breaker
Panel
