FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL Chateau 1996 Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Chateau 1996

Page 1: ...Rev 8 9 Four Winds 1 MOTORHOMES I Four Winds International Corp II Owner s Manual I 701 COUNTY ROAD 15 P O BOX 1486 ELKHART IN 46515 1486...

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Page 3: ...anges and unavailabiity of originalbrands we may substituteparts or componentswith equivalent quality parts Commercialuse of the motor home use as a rental vehicle or use as a permanent dwellimg will...

Page 4: ...incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may ale0 have other righb which vary from state to...

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Page 6: ...to observe all notes and warnings associated with the use of the recreational vehicle A careful owner is the best insurance against an accident THE TIME YOUR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS PRODUCED HOWEVER...

Page 7: ...frek at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123in Washington D C 20590 You can alsoobtain other informationaboutmotor vehiclesafety from theHot line FIRST SHORT TRIPS After becoming familiar with the vehicle s sys...

Page 8: ...ge Inside Driver s Compartment check operation of all systems including Wipers Windshield Horn Brakes Emergency Brake Steering Transmission Heater Defroster Air Conditionerand SeatAdjustment Also idle...

Page 9: ...n warran ties If you have any of these components on your recreational vehicle be sure to check the literature supplied by the manufacturer to see if they re quire that you register your purchase with...

Page 10: ...ill contain approximately 80 percent of its volune as liquid LP gas An 80 percent automatic shut off has been installed on the LP gas tank which will automaticallyprevent further fillingwhen the gas v...

Page 11: ...ids such as grease cooking oils gasoline or kerosene Class C Electrical fires started from live electrical wires from short circuited motors or switches Thef i r eextinguisherprovided with the recreat...

Page 12: ...larm If the alarm con tinues to sound wait 30 seconds and press and release the test button again NOTE The alarm will reset within 5 minutes without pressing the test button HOW OFTEN TO TEST You must...

Page 13: ...OTIVE OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES GENERAL INFORMATION The chassis is the foundationand heart of your motorhome With pro per careand maintenance it will provide years of service and many miles of enjoyab...

Page 14: ...TIRE If you experience a flat tire on your recreational vehicle it is recom mended that you have qualifiedpersome1 with the proper equipment han dle the problem Changing tirei on large vehicles such...

Page 15: ...dations as outlined by the chassis manufac turer Regular visual inspections can help detect minor adjustments and needed maintenance All other componentsof chassis should be inspected regularly per sc...

Page 16: ...e UVW 4 Net Carrying Capacity NCC Maximum weight of all occupants including the driver personal belongings food fresh water LP gas tools tongue weight of towed vehicle dealer installcd accessories etc...

Page 17: ...illbe inaccurate Compare scale weights with capacities as shown in the following example There are various weight ratings depending on the model and chassis manufacturer This example uses weight ratin...

Page 18: ...eristic that needs to be taken into considera tion immediately is height Read all clearance signs when approaching parking garages drive through windows and even underpasses on older highways Also be...

Page 19: ...er trip Includea stintathighwayspeedsto confirmthetrailering characteristics of your RV and the particular trailer you are using 30 TONGUE LENGTH AND TDNGUE WEIGHT contribute much tc good trailering c...

Page 20: ...roper octaine rating can add to your driving economy Make sureto checkthe chassisowner s manual for recommended octane levels for your motorhome rULL r L L I Y C Always remove the fuel cap slowly allo...

Page 21: ...your chassisowner s manual the instructions for their use will still apply Steering column controlsand functions are also covered in the chassis owner s manual HEADLIGHT SWITCHES The three position he...

Page 22: ...TSIOEARI TEMPEMNRE I MNTPOSmON LEMR BLOWER S W C H DEFROST AIC CONTROL PANEL 36 ON OFF The OFF position on the blower switch will shut off the blower and AIC system The blower must be turned ON for th...

Page 23: ...roper tension WANYLIYU i heair condinonmgeyetemeon retrigerant 41 under high pressure and should be serviced by qualified personel only Improper service methode could cause serious per sonal injury RA...

Page 24: ...enience for the owner who wishes to install additional 12 volt functions to the vehicle They are wired to the fuse block on the front firewall under the hood HORN The horn switch activates the optiona...

Page 25: ...s securely 2 lbrn ignition switch to ON or ACCESSORY 3 Push the ON button on the light plate The POWER ON light will be lit 4 Move the front and rear store levers to the operate position Nothing shoul...

Page 26: ...fasten seat belts insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Adjust the belt to the proper position snug and as low as possible around the hips not around the wa...

Page 27: ...Taking care to keep down the amount of condensation will help pre ventyour unit s insulationfrombecomingdampand droppingits efficiency During the Summer alwaystry to park in a sitethat will be shadedd...

Page 28: ...be accessed from aboveby removing the seat cushions and lifting the seat supports Pedestal w eDinette The diiettecan also be converted kto an additional bed if required To convert lift the table top o...

Page 29: ...ERIOR OPERATIONS The following instructions are for items on the outside of the recrea tional vehicle Instructionsfor the operation of appliancesand convedence not found here can be found in other sec...

Page 30: ...of the step If the step will not operate useextra carewhen exiting Never activatethe step when someoneis wing it and be sure to keep hands feet children and pets away from the mechanism when activated...

Page 31: ...en flames and smoking materials 3 Never removethe LP gas tank fromthe motorhome Always drive the motorhome to the gas supplier to fill 4 Have the supplier connect the fill nozzle to your tank fill con...

Page 32: ...have an hydrous methanol added by an authorized LP supplier If you believe a regulator has been damaged or otherwise is not func tioning have it replaced by a competent serviceman A WARNING Never alte...

Page 33: ...supply hose is made of brass so that pipe sealantsare not necessary to prevent leaking It also has a left handed thread which means that it is turned clockwise to remove and counter clockwise to tigh...

Page 34: ...and will settleto the lowest point which is generally the floor of your coach The detect0r i also sen sitive to other fumes such as hair spray of which most contain butane as the propellant Butane li...

Page 35: ...LP DETECTOR BATTERY CO 8 LP DETECTOR WIRING LP GAS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IF YOU SMELL GAS 1 Extinguish any open flames pilot lights and all smoking materials 2 DO NCrr touch any electrical switches 3 Shu...

Page 36: ...onsdepending on the model thatyou have The power cord is storedinside theelectricutility service compartment The electricutili ty servicedoorhas a slotwith a cover thatcan be moved to the side allowin...

Page 37: ...ng voltage regulator output 6 Make sure the battery hold downs and carrier are kept clean and free of corrosion When removing a banery disconnect the ground banery clamp first When installing a batter...

Page 38: ...interior lights and l2V accessories The converter requires no maintenance under normal circumstances If the converter does not have a llOV supply to convert to l2V il automaticallyswitchesthe batteri...

Page 39: ...does not protect against short circuits or system overloads Cir cuit breakers in the main panel which supply power to the circuit will trip if either of these conditions exist The GFCI receptacle shou...

Page 40: ...ing in a negative mode more power is being used than the unit is putting out This means that you are taking power out of the batteries If you draw too much power from the batteries there may not be en...

Page 41: ...pairs on the generator 1 Never store anythingin generatorcompartment Always keep compart ment clean and dry 2 Review the safety precautions for fuel and exhaust fumes elsewhere in this manual 3 DO NOT...

Page 42: ...using water from an exter nal supply To S C O M C from the outside source of supply 1 Shut off the outside source of supply 2 Disconnect the hose from the supply valve and the recreational vehi cle i...

Page 43: ...empty and all faucets and drains closed pour the solution into fresh water tank 3 Complete filling the tank with fresh water 4 Switch on the water pump Open all faucetsone at a time until all air is...

Page 44: ...servicestations par ticularly along interstatehighways also have these facilities Many cam pground directories list dumping station locations across the nation If possible dump holding tanksbefore a t...

Page 45: ...sitebeforeleaving NEVER empty your holding tanksdirectly onthe ground a roadway river or stream DO NOT POLLUTE FAUCETS The faucets in your recreational vehicle have been designed to be economicallypra...

Page 46: ...ms can be greatly reduced if not altogether eliminated by following a schedule of planned inspections and maintenance Neglect of propermaintenanceprocedures is the usual cause of most water system pro...

Page 47: ...R MAKE SUREto read the owner s manual furnishedwith the refrigerator forcompleteinstructionsregarding the operation and maintenanceof your refrigerator The refrigerator may be powered by either 110vol...

Page 48: ...exhaust duct creating a fire hazard MICROWAVE OVEN The microwave oven is an optional appliance that can be used for the convenient and fast defrosting cooking or simmeringof foods The oven is control...

Page 49: ...causethe generator circuit breaker to trip Turn both units off before resetting the breaker If necessary choose the unit that will be most effective for cooling the area of the motorhome you will be u...

Page 50: ...les that appear not only in this manual but also in the manuals provided by the chassismanufacturerandvarious componentmanufacturers Keepgood records of maintenance functionsperformed and make sure to...

Page 51: ...e warranty FRAME Check the condition of the frame regularly Keep it clean and repaint as necessary tohelp avoid rust It is especially important to keep under body componentsclean when drivingthe recre...

Page 52: ...ically inspected for mad damage Any deterioration of the sealant around joints and fittings should be repaired immediately Checkthe operationof the terminationvalves If they pull or close with effort...

Page 53: ...ed and take care to winterize during cold weather see instructions elsewhere in this manual Do not allow water to remain in system for extended periods or after a trip ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The elcctrical...

Page 54: ...lso as a product of combustion Make sure to use the exhaust vents and open a window slightly to control the humidity At night leave a roof vent andlor a window slightly open STORAGE PREPARATION When s...

Page 55: ...l filter 14 Run the air conditionerduring this finalengine warm up to make sure the compr sor seal is lubricated 15 If snow accumulates on the recreational vehicle try to remove it as often as you can...

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