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Summary of Contents for 2003 Glacier 2500

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Page 2: ...an and Features 3 Vehicle Operation 4 Chinook Cube Slide RoomTM 5 Automatic AirbagslJacks 5 Electrical System 6 Fresh Water System 7 Waste Water System 8 LP Gas System 9 Maintenance 10 Specifications 11 Frequently Asked Questions ...

Page 3: ...r at the time of purchase He is obligated to explain and demonstrate the operation of your equipment and accessories answer questions and make minor adjustments For further instructions on operation maintenance and warranties please refer to the individual manuals or instruction sheets provided in your owner s packet If you should require service and replacement of defective equipment make your re...

Page 4: ...mendations offered on the following pages m SHELL WARRANTY Our unique fiberglass one piece molded shell is covered by a lifetime warranty to the original owner Loss of time inconvenience loss of use of motorhome towing charges rental cars or other consequential damages are not covered by this warranty WHAT IS COVERED FACTORY DEFECTS ONLY Factory defects will be determined by the Chinook Engineerin...

Page 5: ...listed on a label located on the inside of the closet door COACH BATTERY SYSTEM All models of the Chinook motorhome come with a state of the art battery system that includes a Low Voltage Disconnect LVD and a Smart solenoid With the LVD accidental drainage of your coach batteries will be minimized if not eliminated entirely With the Smart solenoid you will be able to charge your coach batteries as...

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Page 10: ...e sofa bed forms a larger bed with the dinette seats when they are configured with the dinette table lowered as shown below SOFA BED TO CONVERT SOFA BED TO SLEEPING POSITION PULL UP AND OUT ON FRONT BOTTOU EDGE OF SOFA AS INDICATED BY ARROWS DINETTE BED STEP 3 LOWER T A B U TOP TO SUPPORT CLEATS ON SEATS BY ROTATING BRASS HINGE ASSEMBLY ABOUT LOWER WALL SUPPORT STEP 2 TILT TABLE TOP DOWN TO DISENG...

Page 11: ... provided if the motorhome is to be used for extended periods 5 Make certain your jack handle and lug wrench are properly stowed and in good working order 6 Check to see that your 110 volt power cord is stowed in its compartment 7 Be sure your fire extinguisher is secured and easily accessible 8 Check to see that such accessories as the plastic sewer hose with fittings and a water supply hose a ga...

Page 12: ... W L L I I I 1 US SCWR OF PLRSOIIS O 154 L0 PERSOH I I 1 CCC FOR TIIIS MOTORIIOME _ _ I WARNING Exceeding the cargo weight capacities of your motorhome can cause undesirable handling characteristics and may create a safety hazard If you modify your motorhome by adding racks not supplied by the manufacturer your warranty may become invalid L Just as care should be taken to prevent unsafe loading of...

Page 13: ...mber that higher speeds may result in a sharp increase in fuel consumption Always allow for the extra height of your Chinook It s approximately 10 without roof air conditioning and 10 with it Avoid low overhead clearance areas such as low roofs at service stations This is especially important as you drive with the overhead vent open or if you have a roof storage pod or air conditioner When parking...

Page 14: ...nce door is designated as the main emergency exit The passenger door is designated for use as an alternate emergency exit These exits should be kept unobstructed and free to open completely EmerqencyStart In the event that the vehicle chassis battery is drained you can tap into the coach batteries with the Vehicle Boost Start switch located above the driver s seat to start the engine Note that thi...

Page 15: ...t Emergency Brake 2 Insert key in slide panel and turn to the on position 3 Wait until the amber light is on constantly It flashes while the air seal is deflating 4 When the amber light is on constantly press and hold the button in the retract position 5 Continue holding the button in the retract position until the room is fully retracted and the travel L locks have fully extended and the red pump...

Page 16: ... and provides air for the Automatic Ride Leveling Airbag System U rl r l r D m m r r rl D l r r l r m r D v n t i A n e thn m n n t t n r n i l m r n e e a n r n n nt n hnPhinnnb n y u I a u I I r u I I I p allu ntsatzl VUII r I U V I U G LIIG puvvc VII p c a a u i c j LV I I I U V C LIIC ulIIIIuun CubeTM in and out as well as level the jacks Located under the motorhome in the drivers side front s...

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Page 30: ...d Slide operating system Located under the motorhome in the drivers side front storage bin Hydraulic Pump and Reservoir Provides the power oil pressure to move the Chinook CubeTM in and out as well as level the jacks Located under the motorhome in the drivers side front storage bin User Interface Allows the user you to operate the Chinook CubeTM system and monitor the status of the system Located ...

Page 31: ...I AUTOMATIC LEVELING JACKS AIRBAGS I IILLUSTRATION 1 I ILLUSTRATION 2 I Rev 1 1 ...

Page 32: ...ote canister to the right of the air water separator This is the item with the large brass nut on top with wires coming out the bottom This is the pressure switch for the air compressor Note that the orange wires terminate in another fuse holder This one is a 5 amp fuse that appears to be the control circuit part of the pressure switch loop ...

Page 33: ...ed complete operating instructions for the unit installed by Chinook These instructions contained i n the owner information and warranty package should be read completely before attempting to operate the generator In addition to the switch provided on the front panel of the Genset all models have a generator start switch above the wardrobe door and some models have a second optional generator star...

Page 34: ...o shore power Inverters work by producing a 60 hertz sine wave able to safely power any 110V appliance Prosine inverters come with a monitor which will shut down the inverter when battery voltage reaches 12V DC or when it detects shore power Using the inverter can be a very power intensive process and should be used with discretion The built in power converter is required to convert 110V power to ...

Page 35: ...using power from the coach batteries by activating the VEHICLE BOOST START switch while simultaneously turning the ignition key on NOTE If the COACH BATTERIES switch is in the STORE position when shore power is plugged in an alarm will be activated and the red light labeled SWITCH TO ON IF LIT will be illuminated In this situation turn the switch to the ON position the alarm will stop and the red ...

Page 36: ...the storage of the coach batteries only storage of other items in this compartment may block the vents or short out the batteries Hours of use between charging depends on the current draw amps o f the appliances in use and the length of time they are used 12V AUTOMOTIVE The following optional 12V appliances are poweredoff ofthe vehicle electricalsystem I Rear view mirror 2 Power side mirrors 3 Dri...

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Page 40: ...nection may be made to a city water pressure system through an inlet fitting in the service center on the driver s side of the motorhome When using the city water hookup it is not necessary to operate the water pump The city water inlet fitting contains a pressure regulator limiting the system pressure to 125 psi This prevents damage to the piping caused by excessively high supply pressures such a...

Page 41: ...ept for a teaspoonful of soda and two gallons of water When you are ready to use the unit again refill the tank and drain completely then refill with fresh water L WINTERIZING To winterize the fresh water system first drain the fresh water lines and tank Next add a recommended solution to prevent freezing in traps and other water filled cavities in the drainage system only WARNING Do not use antif...

Page 42: ...m C U M I N K NOTE I WATER LINES ARE PEX 112 1 D AND P 5 8 0 0 2 INSTALLED PER W T E R 5 ANSI b A1 19 2 2002 D m H I I ...

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Page 44: ...e valves and secure them The system is now completely drained and ready for use 7 Utilize black tank flush each time tanks are emptied Located at left rear 8 Return the flexible sewer hose to its storage tube and secure the cap NOTE A false reading from the monitor panel indicating that a holding tank is full even after it has been drained can occur especially on the black water tank This is usual...

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Page 46: ...rator which can also run on 12V or 11O V power 5 Generatoras supplied on Dieselmodels To assure safe troublefree operation read the manufacturer operating instructions for each appliance completely before use Each appliance manual can be found in the owner s packet provided with your motorbome SAFETY To ensure safe operation of your LP appliances you should be aware of the following warnings and w...

Page 47: ... container This label reads W A R N I N G DO NOT FILL CONTAINER S TO MORETHAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY FAILURETO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY Overfilling the LP Gas container can result in uncontrolled gas flow which can cause fire or explosion A properly fiIled container will contain approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid LP Gas WARNING Do not use fuel burning equipment ...

Page 48: ... 8 WARNING Do not use a lighted match or similar device to detect LPgas leaks 3 If a leak is suspected immediately turn off the main service valve on the tank and ask your LP gas dealer to check the system 4 Inan emergency the tank senrice valve must be readily accessible Never attach a lock or device requiring a key special tools or knowledgeto open or closethis valve 5 When the LPgas system is n...

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Page 50: ...ing compound and then waxing The exterior color key trim should be cared for as described above Do not use gasoline or solvents Clean with mild detergents and then wax to restore luster Agents not recommended for cleaning the fiberglass include the following Contact manufacturer before using any solution that is not listed 1 Gasoline 2 Carbon tetrachloride 3 Lestoil 4 Pine sol 5 Lysol 6 Abrasives ...

Page 51: ... prevent rattles resulting from vibration If the exterior of your motorhome is punctured immediately cover the puncture with a piece of waterproof material and tape This will prevent moisture from getting rn through and damaging the interior Keep the puncture patched in this manner until your dealer can repair it or refer you to a qualified service facility Roof Inspection Take care of your roof S...

Page 52: ...oss Combination Weight Rating means the value specified by the motorhome manufacturer as the maximum allowable loaded weight of this motorhome with its towed trailer or towed vehicle GLACIER 25 25 8 6 10 3 with AC 6 5 176 11 5001b 14 050 Ib 20 0001b SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SUMMIT 27 2 79 6 6 1 4 66 6 6 2 4 55 GAL 40 GAL 6 GAL 40 GAL 20 GAL 6 cu FT 19 000 BTU HR 2 BURNER COO...

Page 53: ...furnace fan has to run at a pre set RPM before the gas valve will open and allow the furnace to light 3 Check the heat vents to make sure the butterflies are open Closed vents can cause low RPM s Problem The furnace blows cold air Suggestion 1 Check the LP bottle to make sure that it is on 2 Check the thermostat for the temperature setting 3 Check the butterflies in the heat vents to make sure tha...

Page 54: ... B switch to make sure it is on N setting This switch is located in the front overhead storage This switch has 2 functions the A side which is the upper button controls the antenna VCP the 6 side lower button is for cable hook up and may also be used for a DSS antenna 2 Check the TV menu screen for setting TV in Antenna Mode 3 Check the N antenna booster to make sure it is turned on Problem The Ro...

Page 55: ...1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Problem What is the recommended tire pressure Suggestion 70 PSI for front tires and 65 PSI in the back You can adjust as necessary some suggest around 75 all around ...

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