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Summary of Contents for 1978 SouthWind

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANU L 1978...

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Page 3: ...in your having a good working knowledge of the unit Knowing how to use your motor home and how to keep it properly maintained will help you enjoy thousands of miles of motoring pleasure Your motor ho...

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Page 5: ...ystem 8 Sanitizing Water Tank _ 8 Waste Water System 8 Waste Water Draining 8 Winterizing the Water System 9 Do s and Don ts Waste Tanks _ 10 ELECTRICAL 10 115 Volt System _ 10 12 Volt System _ 10 12...

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Page 7: ...6 Pull out Gaucho Beds 16 Storage 16 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16 Interior Cleaning 16 Draperies Cushions and Upholstery Fabrics 16 Wall Paneling 16 Carpeting 17 Fixtures 17 Windows 17 Locksets and Latches...

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Page 9: ...nd overall vehicle loads for which it was designed If in doubt weigh the vehicle at a public scale See paragraph on WEIGHING h Check that accessories such as a plastic sewer hose with the necessary fi...

Page 10: ...uding passengers and normal belongings NOTE Exceeding the GAWR or GVWR of your motor home can cause undersirable handling characteristics and may even create a safety hazard Modification of your vehic...

Page 11: ...ches Tighten by pulling the loose end of the belt while holding the buckle Adjust the belt as low on the abdomen and as snug as comfort will allow for greatest safety Never use a belt for more than on...

Page 12: ...ng distances as this may overheat the single rear tire causing a blowout EMERGENCY START SYSTEM Optional An optional Emergency Start System permits the aux iliary battery power to aid in starting the...

Page 13: ...wer Cord Storage Compartment 11 Water Heater 12 Storage Compartment or Optional Power Plant 13 City Water Connection 14 Waste Water Connection Knife Valve Below 15 Running Lights 16 Engine Service Doo...

Page 14: ...ce this battery when fuel ing or servicing other vehicle systems This battery is also located under the front engine access door see Fig ure 4 GENERATOR POWER PLANT SYSTEM SERVICE Generator Power Plan...

Page 15: ...witch in OFF position when tank is empty or city water is being used OPTIONAL FRESH WATER SYSTEM LP GAS AND BATTERY MONITOR PANEL Located in galley overhead area Use the following procedure to disconn...

Page 16: ...nce of tank with potable water 4 With pump ON open each faucet long enough for water to run out to remove all air from system and lines 5 Allow the system now fi lied with chlorine solution to stand f...

Page 17: ...Plumbing Fixtures PLEASE USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING WHEN DRAINING WASTES AT A CAMPSITE OR DIS POSAL STATION LEAVE THE SITE IN GOOD OR DER ABOVE ALL AVOID POLLUTION OF LAKES AND STREAMS WINTERIZING THE WATE...

Page 18: ...a special storage compartment refer to Figure 8 This cord is pulled out and connected to any adequate 115 volt power source to activate all power circuits The connector is rated for 30 amp capacity U...

Page 19: ...IARY 120 VOLT POWER SYSTEMS I L_ L J I i I I L _____ _ ___ 1 w o w Z w OPTION G F I LOCATION _ _ _ J OPTIONAL PATIO RECEPT L __ I 1 I I r l 10PT odl r ROOF I I L_ AIC I I I L __J lMERGENCY I START CIR...

Page 20: ...ys start the generator wait at least three minutes then turn on or plug in heavyelec trical loads Example when optional roof air conditioner is installed To start the generator hold the switch in the...

Page 21: ...e with a protec tive cover 3 Keep the system free from water vapor which may turn to ice in lines and regula tors Commercial additives such as dry me thyl alcohol added to the LP gas tank can help avo...

Page 22: ...ected To perform a leak check open the tank valve and spread a non ammoniated type i e castile etc soap bubble solution over all connections Escaping gas will create visible bubbles to show the locati...

Page 23: ...inside the refrigerator door Before operating the refrigerator be sure the vehicle is level If it is not level circulation of the refrigerant may be blocked by liquid accumulated in the condenser coil...

Page 24: ...om wall plates 3 Lower table top into position to complete base for bed 4 Slide seat and back cushion into place over bed area PULL OUT GAUCHO BEDS To convert a pull out or gaucho seat into a bed proc...

Page 25: ...gs and seals CONDENSATION AND VENTILATION It is important that mositure Iaden air not be allowed to build up inside your motor home Moisture buildup is often evident from the forming of a water film o...

Page 26: ...erials to accumu late Be sure that flammable liquids stored in approved containers are stored in a well venti lated space 18 2 Provide readily accessible fire extinguishers 3 Avoid the use of flammabl...

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