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GUIDEBOOK TO ENJOYMENT OF

YOUR KZRV

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

SPORTSMEN/

SPREE /SPREE CONNECT/

SPREE CONNECT LITE

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Page 1: ...GUIDEBOOK TO ENJOYMENT OF YOUR KZRV RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SPORTSMEN SPREE SPREE CONNECT SPREE CONNECT LITE PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com...

Page 2: ...FOUND IN MAINTENANCE MANUEL SUPPLIED WITH YOUR COACH FAILURE TO PROVIDE CARE FOR YOUR R V COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF WARRANTY COVERAGE ADDITIONAL MANUALS MAY BE SUPPLIED AND AVAILABLE BY THE MANUFACTURE...

Page 3: ...inspectors and fully meets our high quality standards As the owner of a new KZRV RV you can rest assured that we will do all we can to keep you a happy camper Naturally your selling dealership is alw...

Page 4: ...ter 3 Using Your RV 13 Equipment 13 Tow Vehicle 13 Hitches Travel Trailer 13 Hitches Fifth Wheel 14 Hitch Height Specifications Fifth Wheel 14 Hitch Height Specifications Travel Trailer 15 Towing Leve...

Page 5: ...Operation 32 Lower Power Option 33 Visual and Audible Alarm Signals 33 CO Alarm 33 Propane Gas Alarm 33 Malfunction Service Signal 33 End of Life Signal 34 Smoke Alarm 35 Operation 35 Testing 35 Step...

Page 6: ...53 Holding Tanks 53 Draining the Tanks 54 Flush System 55 Maintenance for Holding Tanks 55 Heated Holding Tanks 56 Winterizing Your Recreational Vehicle 56 By Pass Kit 57 Propane Fuel System 58 Propan...

Page 7: ...1 Top Burners 81 Oven and Range Combination 82 Stove Top Ignition System 82 Oven Burner 83 Water Heater 85 DSI Models 85 Operating Instructions Gas 85 Operating Instructions DSI 85 Operating Instructi...

Page 8: ...ur new vehicle and how it operates You should carefully read and understand these instructions as well as information supplied by the manufacturers of separately warranted products since they contain...

Page 9: ...pment and mechanical failure Disregarding a WARNING may result in serious physical injury to occupant A DANGER alerts areas where safety measures MUST be strictly adhered to as such failures can be da...

Page 10: ...roblem 4 Always have a serviceable fire extinguisher placed in an easily accessible location 5 Insure that tires are in good condition and properly inflated Watch tire inflation closely Under inflated...

Page 11: ...eezes at 32o Fahrenheit whether fresh or drainage Proper care must be used to protect any system at 32o F or lower Local recreational vehicle dealers and campground personnel may be able to advise you...

Page 12: ...to remove moist air conditions Uncontrolled condensation will cause dampness mildew etc inside your RV Be sure to make strong efforts to control condensation INTERIOR VENTALATION A new coach always h...

Page 13: ...10v vents will move air faster c Hi volume power vents operation in 12 volt power can exchange air in a coach in several minutes if windows are open accordingly If there is a fan in the rear open wind...

Page 14: ...he steps in the order listed below 1 Contact your selling dealer s service department for an appointment Describe to the best of your knowledge the nature of the problem Please keep appointments to es...

Page 15: ...at the manufacturing facility at Shipshewana Indiana Should your KZRV product be in need of major repairs and your dealer recommends factory repairs please follow the steps listed below for such work...

Page 16: ...chanical parts replaced before reimbursement consideration is made Unauthorized or improper repairs may void the warranty of that component Always keep your owner s manual along with a copy of your wa...

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Page 20: ...Tow vehicles with long wheel bases perform better than those with short wheel bases A second factor is GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating which refers to the total weight of the tow vehicle and any ve...

Page 21: ...itch adapter is not permitted due to additional stress it places on the bulkhead frame Should you desire a gooseneck adapter it MUST be preordered with changes in the front end of frame before coach i...

Page 22: ...he following procedure will help you until you become more experienced 1 To raise the tongue of trailer above the hitch ball on hitch turn the crank on the jack or operate with 12 volt DC power jack 2...

Page 23: ...rd from the tow vehicle to the trailer connector FRONT LANDING JACKS Front landing jacks on fifth wheel campers are available in two different types Mechanical gear driven jacks are operated with a ha...

Page 24: ...GVWR is the maximum permissible weight of this trailer when fully loaded It includes all weight at the trailer axle s and tongue or pin on Fifth Wheel This includes ALL cargo options and liquids MANU...

Page 25: ...door or inside of a cabinet door It provides listed total allowable weight of cargo minus liquids allowed water and propane RECREATION VEHICLE TRAILER CARGO VIN The weight of cargo should never exceed...

Page 26: ...e to abide by the weight limits can cause erratic performance while towing When using a weight distributing hitch and equalizer bars you may move transfer hitch weight from coach to tow vehicle assist...

Page 27: ...or changing lanes remember you will need a longer distance to pass 4 Use your rearview mirrors frequently to observe your trailer and traffic conditions 5 When being passed by a large truck or bus be...

Page 28: ...e size and amount of air pressure maximum Both stickers are permanently attached to the trailer on the left front corner of exterior and easily readable from the outside of vehicle without moving any...

Page 29: ...tire you are replacing to find this information If you have any doubt about the correct size to choose consult with the tire dealer Tire Tread The tire tread provides the gripping action and traction...

Page 30: ...removed from the rim to be properly inspected before being plugged and patched Tire Fundamentals Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires...

Page 31: ...and tires In the same location described is a placard showing tire and loading information including maximum cargo capacity CARGO CAPACTIES Cargo can be added to the vehicle up to the maximum weight s...

Page 32: ...flation cause tire overloading and as a result abnormal tire flexing occurs This situation can generate an excessive amount of heat within the tire Excessive heat will lead to tire failure It is the a...

Page 33: ...a trip Don t forget to correctly repack bearings as per maintenance manual when you return home using wheel bearing grease Wheel Lugs When the wheels are installed on your recreational vehicle the lug...

Page 34: ...ssembly for equal braking capability and or performance 12 gauge may be desired in your tow vehicle Use the foot pedal control for general operation on combined use of both brake systems Manual contro...

Page 35: ...uld be a high amp draw on battery and converter potentially causing damaged wiring connectors and breakaway switch plus unnecessary energy draw CAUTION REMOVING PLUNGER WITH POWER TO BRAKES COULD RESU...

Page 36: ...ove Be sure people and pets are away from camper Be sure to park on level ground if at all possible DO NOT lift the coach up off the ground with stabilizer jacks Travel Trailer Un Hook 1 Release the w...

Page 37: ...stabilizer jack place crank onto the jack shaft and turn clockwise to lower until the frame begins to raise slightly Equalize all four jacks for best support You may need to adjust each jack two or t...

Page 38: ...N MONOXIDE DETECTOR Any recreational vehicle which contains a propane fuel system with propane consuming appliances requires a propane leak detection device for safety protection Currently this detect...

Page 39: ...he warm up period press the test button See Test Procedure in this manual After the warm up period the GREEN power ON indicator should glow continuously If the ON indicator light does not light see th...

Page 40: ...s cleared or the alarm will reactivate in approximately 6 minutes if the CO is still present DO NOT RE ENTER THE RV This alarm will return to normal operation after the RV s properly ventilated PROPAN...

Page 41: ...hed he end of it s service life and you MUST replace the alarm The signal is the LED flashing RED RED GREEN GREEN with a beep every 25 30 seconds The EOL Signal may be reset by pushing TEST RESET butt...

Page 42: ...larm sounds the unit has a defective battery or other failure and should be replaced immediately Test each smoke alarm weekly to be sure it is installed correctly and operation properly Test smoke ala...

Page 43: ...me egress windows screens are attached to the swing out panel of window ALWAYS be sure egress windows are latched before traveling If left unlatched it may be destroyed during travel Doors Locks on en...

Page 44: ...roof with 4 screws and antenna is attached with 2 bolts and nuts Inside of coach on the wall is a power supply with brown cover where you hook up to TV and or satellite There is an on off button on t...

Page 45: ...ead and become familiar with these instructions along with components and operation methods Most of these components are inside of the enclosed underbelly cover and can t be seen POWER FOR OPERATION A...

Page 46: ...Components Below floor slide out mechanism consists of a track welded to a frame cross member matching with a gear on drive shaft assembly Motor and gear box are mounted on a ram attached to bracket...

Page 47: ...gaskets sealing to the outer wall It takes about 20 seconds to move the slide in or out When opening slide room DO NOT over extend Fascia board can be distorted loosened or bent from correct position...

Page 48: ...chet to move slide in or out Some use 3 4 nut welded to shaft rather than pin 2 On DVS there is a 1 2 shaft coming through the frame rail On the end is a 3 4 nut attached to the shaft Use a 3 4 socket...

Page 49: ...om dirt and debris Don t forget each side has it s own motor Should slide move at an angle one motor may be disconnected or failed to move MANUAL OVERRIDE A MANUAL OVER RIDE ELECTRIC 1 Locate the circ...

Page 50: ...cured to prevent movement contacting walls and causing wall and chair damage during travel Ladder Exterior Exterior ladder is provided as an option on most units to climb onto the roof area Ladders ar...

Page 51: ...ng the bed may cause injury to oneself or others Keep clear of the bed base when lowering or raising the murphy bed and ensure that no adult child or pet are under or near the bed when lowering or rai...

Page 52: ...of pinch points and the board hitting your feet The bed should then rest on the foot board in a horizontal position 4 There is a barrel latch on the right side of the night stand Locate it and make s...

Page 53: ...em use one of the following methods Different fresh water entry s are used depending on model and floor plan A City Water Fill See Figure 1 1 Water is received into the system through a direct hookup...

Page 54: ...k will be your supply On your monitor panel is a switch to turn on the 12 volt demand pump Energy for the pump is supplied by the auxiliary battery or converter The pump will self prime when started s...

Page 55: ...s removal of 2 to 4 screws holding the cover against walls Faucet The basic operation of a faucet is the same as in your home Open the knobs or raise the single lever Close faucets when sufficient wat...

Page 56: ...p up then rinse Outside Shower A convenient faucet assembly with hot and cold water is available on most units for exterior use of washing or rinsing on the outside of camper such as hands and utensil...

Page 57: ...ot and cold coming out of storage areas outer metal skirt through under belly covers control centers etc Water should always drain out to the ground not into underbelly cover Sanitizing and Filling th...

Page 58: ...o allow free flow and prevent any leakage or correct drainage Drainage Fresh Water All permanent fresh water tanks can be drained Two types of drains are used 1 a push pull 2 a turn valve with open cl...

Page 59: ...flush operation For hand lever operation pull lever forward to flush To add water only pull lever half way forward When releasing lever s do so slowly When hooked up to a sewer drain at a camp ground...

Page 60: ...n into this container No special preparation is required however you may wish to add baking soda or a Thetford chemical to reduce odors from food particles in the system Waste Tank The toilet drains i...

Page 61: ...ace the other end into the approved sewer system You may now open the 3 inch drain valve to drain the sewage tank first Open the valve on the gray water tank last to utilize water to wash and rinse th...

Page 62: ...y out tank or recharge for next usage Maintenance for Holding Tank The following maintenance is recommended by our holding tank suppliers to keep your tanks clean and keep the probes free of debris an...

Page 63: ...about 10 to 15 seconds 3 After water has been drained use an air hose from a compressor and an adapter attached to city water fill In about 3 to 5 minutes all water will be blown out of system 4 Pour...

Page 64: ...hoice directional flow not a shut off When bottom valve handles are in vertical position it will prevent water from flowing into the water heater Water will now be directed into the by pass The valve...

Page 65: ...Propane fuel is stored in liquid form under high pressure in special containers Boiling point is minus 44 F the temperature when vapor ceases to flow Fuel will change to vapor when released from the...

Page 66: ...ion to and from the gas supplier Servicing and Filling Propane Containers Filling a propane container must be done carefully and correctly Only a qualified person properly trained on inspection fillin...

Page 67: ...tainer become slightly overfilled pressure may rise due to hot sun Over full pressure could cause the overflow valve to blow off and emit a small quantity of propane vapor This can be detected by a st...

Page 68: ...Attach two short pigtail hoses to the regulator and bottles at the ACME fitting 8 Test all propane connections for leakage A warning label has been located near the propane container This label read...

Page 69: ...CUSTOMERS THIS GAS PIPING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH PROPANE ONLY DO NOT CONNECT NATURAL GAS TO THIS SYSTEM Securely cap inlet when not connected for use After turning on gas except after normal...

Page 70: ...is adjustable and may need to be adjusted for precise operation We suggest this to be normal maintenance and performed once per year Do not make this adjustment without a manometer This instrument is...

Page 71: ...attached to the bottle also having a flow limiting device designed to sense excessive flow Two functions of this device 1 Should container valve be opened too quickly this device may close stopping th...

Page 72: ...t appliances as needed and directed in Chapter Five Appliances IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation Before operation 1 Open...

Page 73: ...for leaks If a leak is identified bubbles will appear ALWAYS use two wrenches when tightening brass connections to prevent twisting of copper Portable fuel burning equipment including wood and charcoa...

Page 74: ...that your coach could consume most of a 30 pound propane bottle Propane consumption depends mostly upon individual use of appliances and the length of time operated Each gallon of propane produces abo...

Page 75: ...to be performed by qualified electrical technicians using only approved components which meet safety and code requirements This includes owners dealers etc who desire to make changes The manufacturer...

Page 76: ...wire gauge overheating loss of amperage and possible melting could occur DO NOT leave any unused portion of an extension cord in a coil as it may overheat short circuit wires and potentially destroy...

Page 77: ...des another option 50 Amp Optional On some larger coaches more appliances that require more 120 volt AC power are desired by owners Availability of 50 amp service is the best method providing you have...

Page 78: ...es A 50 amp main breaker will distribute current to separate banks verifying 240 volts are present There are no 240 volt appliances in this coach If use of a reducing adapter or pigtail is needed beca...

Page 79: ...tection Polarity is extremely important You should be certain that the polarity of the external power is not reversed in order to avoid harm to appliances and personal electrical shock Polarity tester...

Page 80: ...2 volt DC power as used in your coach 12 volt DC supplies power for some appliances and most interior lights The floor plan and size of coach indicate the output size When the converter receives 120 A...

Page 81: ...ing voltage lower than 10 5 volts will begin damaging plates in the battery The interior lights will operate from the converter and or auxiliary battery Some lights will have wall switches and other l...

Page 82: ...the tow vehicle preserving power to start the engine Contact your dealer should you desire an isolator for your protection Two types are available mechanical type or solid state which is the best and...

Page 83: ...tem is found in Chapter Three Using Your RV If experiencing any electrical problems check the following items fuses breakers and connections If none of these items resolve the problem contact your dea...

Page 84: ...e of fuel some use 12 volt DC and 120 volt AC energy also Chapter 4 has more information on propane and it s use IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU AS AN OWNER AND OPERATOR ARE FULLY AWARE WHAT THE SMELL O...

Page 85: ...ted and blow thru with out duct work furnaces THERMOSTAT with air conditioner OFF Means all electrical current is turned off and nothing will operate until power becomes available to place heat or coo...

Page 86: ...out camper for any unusual odors such as propane or other 2 Be sure propane container has fuel and valve is open 3 Release thermostat from OFF position and onto HEAT position 4 Set temperature 5 to 8...

Page 87: ...to limit out and shut down Propane pressure as defined in Chapter Four Systems is extremely important A dial gauge or U tube manometer is required to perform tests and adjustments Pressure must be set...

Page 88: ...o light the burner ports 3 Depress knob and turn fully counterclockwise to LITE position a Air in the propane line will significantly delay burner ignition The burner may light unexpectedly as the air...

Page 89: ...upply before attempting to light the burner Air in the propane line will significantly delay burner ignition The burner may light unexpectedly as the air in the line clears and is replaced by propane...

Page 90: ...l knob should be in the Off position b Be sure main propane supply is on c Open the oven door search for propane odor If you smell propane STOP Read and follow the instructions in your appliance manua...

Page 91: ...F at this position the oven pilot will go out DO NOT use propane cooking appliances for comfort heating Can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning Propane cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operati...

Page 92: ...n and ignition occurs on the external side of this appliance By removing out side grill it will evacuate any odors or propane should there be any Do not light with grill off 2 Be sure propane supply a...

Page 93: ...tripped 4 If burner fails to light call a Suburban Service center or a local RV Service agency Operating Instructions Electric Element Electric water heaters are designed to operate with a minimum amo...

Page 94: ...he system remove the anode rod storing it for the winter and replace it with a 3 4 inch drain plug REFRIGERATOR_______________________________________ KZ recreational vehicles use numerous different s...

Page 95: ...reach 150 Fahrenheit the fan will automatically start to operate The positive wire has a five amp in line fuse installed Access to the fuse is inside of the lower service vent door Whenever your recr...

Page 96: ...frictional drag indicating proper seal Should the paper feel loose the gasket is not sealing well If the gasket isn t sealing properly contact your dealer or service center to correct the seal of the...

Page 97: ...rigerator interior This will help to prolong the life of the gaskets Numerous different models and sizes of refrigerators are used in Spree Connect and Sportsmen coaches according to floor models See...

Page 98: ...rmation to the display panel To operate place finger on button and push A light will illuminate indicating the water level of tanks or charge condition of battery Gallery will light only when floor pl...

Page 99: ...ding tank thru a flexible hose It also serves as an outside shower port A hose is included 4 A second microwave is included with the tall kitchen You will have to choose which one to use A switch is i...

Page 100: ...stalled in your coach into the sidewall on the exterior The actual solar panel is an aftermarket item to be purchased thru your dealer It s main function is to maintain a charge for an auxiliary batte...

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