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Page 3: ...select name brand appliances and components then build it on chassis s that are icons in the fire truck and RV industry because they stood the test of time Then we hand finish our units with an artist...

Page 4: ...r s Information Package 5 The Newmar Warranty on your new Essex 5 Warranty Service Deadline 5 Customer Relations 5 Reporting Safety Defects 6 Placards and Labels 7 Information Sheet Appliance Data Lab...

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Page 6: ...f you are an experienced RV er Throughout the manufacturing process your vehicle has been inspected by our qualified technicians However our final inspection at the factory is not to be the last one T...

Page 7: ...n the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repairs and service To assist you in avoiding problems with your vehicle we recommend you do the following A Read the warranty Go over it thoroughly with your...

Page 8: ...n Limited Warranty was provided to you by your selling dealer prior to purchase Please refer to this document when inquiring about the Newmar Warranty To receive an additional copy please write to New...

Page 9: ...of this vehicle and its components Nothing in this manual creates any warranty either expressed or implied The only warranty offered by Newmar Corporation is set forth in the written limited warranty...

Page 10: ...equipment or unit Personal injury is unlikely IMPORTANT Provides additional information to make a step easier or more clear Placards and Labels You will find a variety of placards and labels located t...

Page 11: ...is needed whenever making an appointment for service or ordering parts through your Newmar Dealer or Service Center Also listed is the Vehicle Identification Number VIN The VIN is the legal identific...

Page 12: ...d weight of this motorhome and any towed trailer or towed vehicle GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum permissible weight of this fully loaded motorhome The GVWR is equal to or greater than...

Page 13: ...t of the unit is after it has been loaded take the unit to a drive on scale or use individual wheel scales and verify that the weights are within the limits of those specified for the unit When weighi...

Page 14: ...ng three corners need to be as close to the scale as possible without being on the scale and the unit needs to be as level as possible Remember wind and rain can cause inaccuracies of weights GENERAL...

Page 15: ...80 so the sidewall height is 80 of the section width of the tire The R in the tire size indicates that this tire is radial in construction The belts are wrapped around the tire in a radial design from...

Page 16: ...ng capacity it is imperative that the tires be inflated to and maintained at the listed tire pressures on the Federal ID Tag that is affixed to the interior wall just behind the driver s seat in motor...

Page 17: ...ash Switches 8 Right Side Switches above ignition switch 9 Left Side Dash Switches 9 Drivers Side Console Switches 10 Passenger Side Console Switches 11 Headlamps and Parking Brake 11 Power Seat Opera...

Page 18: ...mar LP GAS FUEL 16 LP Gas System General Information 16 LP Regulator 17 LP Distribution Lines 18 Precautions Recommendations 18 Fire Safety 18 Fire Extinguisher 19 CO Detector 20 Smoke Detector 20 Eme...

Page 19: ...your equipment s life Windows mirrors and light lenses are to be clean and unobstructed Tires should be checked for proper cold inflation pressure Wheel lug nuts should be checked for proper tightness...

Page 20: ...as you drive Warning and status lights alert you to conditions that require your attention and switches buttons and accessories are positioned at your fingertips All dash gauges are back lit for enha...

Page 21: ...ul for reference mileages when measuring fuel economy or trip distances Right Cluster Tachometer Displays engine RPM s Revolutions Per Minute when running Oil Pressure Displays engine oil pressure in...

Page 22: ...l illuminate when the television antennae NOT the DSS satellite dish is in the extended position It will turn off when the TV antennae is retracted completely into the travel position There is no acco...

Page 23: ...escope the steering wheel position in or out again to provide for greater comfort and an unimpaired view of the gauges The far right rocker switch moves the brake and throttle pedals under the dash Th...

Page 24: ...tes exterior docking lights to aid in parking after dark 3 Courtesy Lights floor mounted pathway lighting 4 Generator Start Stop starts and stops generator 5 Step Cover folds entrance steps to form a...

Page 25: ...rculate air across the windshield 3 Fan Speed selects speed of front overhead fans Left Side Dash Switches 1 Fog Lights operates exterior front fog lights 2 Battery Boost Momentarily connects the hous...

Page 26: ...different driving positions into a memory 3 Engine Brake Switch operates engine brake Hi and Low selectable 4 Tag Axle Dump bleeds the air out of the tag axle suspension to place more weight on the dr...

Page 27: ...eyless Entry Programming allows personalized programming of the keyless entry system code 8 Passenger Side HVAC Control Panel allows passenger to tailor the dash HVAC to their comfort Headlamps and Pa...

Page 28: ...e behind your unit when backing Additionally it can be manually turned on in transit to allow you to monitor your towed vehicle or for additional assistance in passing maneuvers Side View Cameras opti...

Page 29: ...with your unit XM satellite radio is available by contacting the XM provider directly A monthly fee is involved to subscribe CD Changer A six disc CD changer is standard in the Essex It is designed to...

Page 30: ...atteries when exposed to sunlight On the dash is a red LED charge indicator to show when the system is charging the batteries It is important to note that the system may not indicate a charge any time...

Page 31: ...he vehicle is in motion all seats should be locked in the forward facing position Passengers should never be allowed to stand or kneel on seats in a moving vehicle All passengers must have seat belts...

Page 32: ...ps must be replaced after filling the LP system Once the valve is closed securely latch the LP door LP gas and natural gas are not interchangeable Never connect natural gas to the LP gas system The us...

Page 33: ...hut off the main gas valve at the tank when the camping vehicle is not in use Also shut off the valve when refueling to avoid potential danger from pilot lights igniting fuel fumes Some appliances suc...

Page 34: ...hut the pilot lights off prior to refueling LP gas tanks Never check for gas leaks with an open flame match etc Gas lines should be visually inspected periodically Have the gas system inspected yearly...

Page 35: ...ed before trying to extinguish it If the fire is major or fuel fed move away from and stand clear of the vehicle and wait for emergency assistance to arrive IMPORTANT NEVER spray any type of aerosol o...

Page 36: ...erating instructions for details on the testing and care for this important safety device Test the smoke detector after the unit has been in storage before each trip and at least once a week during us...

Page 37: ...m 7 APPLIANCES AND ACCESSORIES 8 Generator 8 Auto Genset Start 9 Dishwasher 9 Washer Dryer 10 Dometic Side Wise Refrigerator 10 Norcold Side by Side Refrigerator 10 Norcold Freezer 11 Princess Recesse...

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Page 39: ...next while maintaining settings on all other controlled systems and equipment From this display you will control the following functions HVAC all functions of normal thermostat including temperature p...

Page 40: ...e thermostat to the desired temperature Air conditioners can use a large portion of the available electric power RV parks may experience low voltage on days with high heat or humidity This is commonly...

Page 41: ...ou want heat in Set the temperature to your comfort and the heat pumps will engage and distribute heat throughout the unit The Heat Pumps operate in the same zones as the air conditioners Automatic He...

Page 42: ...are located under the dash and kitchen cabinets and control heat in the dash living room and kitchen areas Note that the dash mounted convector is the only one in your Essex that has a two speed fan T...

Page 43: ...switch in the front overhead compartment It has settings for on off and speed selections The second convector fan that is controlled independently is in the stool room in the bathroom area It is cont...

Page 44: ...h the same manner please refer to the operating manual that was supplied with your particular unit for detailed directions on your particular genset Before starting your genset for the first time each...

Page 45: ...Excessive cranking can damage the starter motor Do not crank the generator more than 30 seconds at a time and allow at least 2 minutes before trying again if the attempt to start fails To stop the gen...

Page 46: ...units The washer dryer will be located in a cabinet either in the bathroom or bedroom of your unit For detailed instruction on operating the washer dryer refer to the manufacturers information that i...

Page 47: ...d Cook Top Your Essex features a Princess two burner LP cook top as standard equipment It features electronic spark ignition To use the cook top simply press down and turn the burner control to the de...

Page 48: ...t to cook entire meals in a fraction of the time it takes in a conventional oven even browning meats as the cooking process progresses For detailed operating and programming directions please refer to...

Page 49: ...y the hydraulic leveling jacks to raise the unit significantly or stabilize the unit on the ground As a result you may still experience some movement of the coach when walking through it To level your...

Page 50: ...y in the ACC position press the LEVEL button The light will come on and glow steadily 3 Once you are certain the leveling area beneath the unit is clear of obstructions press the LEVEL button a second...

Page 51: ...e coach is occupied The switch is located on a labeled plate in the cab area along with the valet switch Consult your manual for all features of the valet switch To arm the system press the button w t...

Page 52: ...eeps will sound 2 Enter 1119 on the keypad Three rapid beeps will sound 3 Within 5 seconds enter new 3 to 8 digit personal code 4 Wait 5 seconds and listen for two rapid beeps Programming is finished...

Page 53: ...ar 4 1 Chapter 4 CABINETS FURNITURE INTERIOR FEATURES CABINETS 3 FURNITURE 4 Kitchen Dinette Area 4 Living Room Furniture 4 Bedroom Area 5 INTERIOR FEATURES 5 Bedspread 5 Flooring 5 Ceiling 6 Window T...

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Page 55: ...d in your Essex Storage is an important factor to all RV owners Keeping this in mind the cabinetry is structured to provide as much storage as possible Your unit may include features such as adjustabl...

Page 56: ...e The chair seats are designed with a coordinating upholstery fabric to match your d cor Depending on the floorplan of your unit a built in booth style dinette may be an option Living Room Furniture C...

Page 57: ...pillow shams and an accent pillows are part of the standard package for this unit The recommended cleaning instructions for this spread are Dry Clean Only The materials that make up the spread may hav...

Page 58: ...erial is translucent Sunlight passes easily through the material into the unit The second visible section is the NIGHT section This material is a heavier more opaque material Very little to no light p...

Page 59: ...1 Chapter 5 SLIDE OUT FEATURES SLIDE OUT FEATURES 3 General Instructions 4 Operating the Slide Out Room 4 MANUAL EXTENSION AND RETRACTION 6 Shaft end mounted motors 6 Shaft center mounted motors 6 Op...

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Page 61: ...out Note This slide out can be operated without utilizing the leveling system but is recommended to have the unit as level as possible Your unit is equipped with at least one power slide out room It i...

Page 62: ...If alignment is necessary have the room adjusted IMPORTANT The slide out room can be stopped at any time by releasing the slide out switch If the slide out room stops before reaching the full OUT or...

Page 63: ...ocking Arms will deploy securing the room to the sidewall of the unit Please note that you must hold the slide out button down during this entire cycle The power locks require a minimum of 9 volts DC...

Page 64: ...RANS TORQUE bushing from the shaft Shaft center mounted motors If the unit is equipped with the K 900 slide out motor which is mounted near the center of the slide out room use the following direction...

Page 65: ...require the assistance of at least two people Operating Precautions CAUTION It is recommended that the leveling jacks be extended and the unit lever before operating the slide out Note This slide out...

Page 66: ...RES EXTERIOR FEATURES 3 Hitch 3 Exterior Sides 3 Security Lights 3 Electric Steps 3 Mirrors 4 Windows 5 Vents 5 AWNINGS 6 Side Awning 6 Extending and Retracting 6 Manual Retraction 6 Oasis Entry Door...

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Page 68: ...raveling Security Lights Standard on this unit are exterior security lights One is installed on each side of the coach These lights help to light the side of the unit for added protection The lights a...

Page 69: ...the step and the vehicle 6 Turn the vehicle ignition off and open the door The step will extend and lock in the down position Mirrors This vehicle is equipped with convex remote controlled defrosting...

Page 70: ...alled in the kitchen This vent is equipped with a rain sensor on the roof hood Anytime the vent is open and it senses rain it will automatically close The vent is controlled by the wall switch Do not...

Page 71: ...rd on your Essex Extension and retraction is controlled by a switch located adjacent to the entry door either on the wall or in a side overhead cabinet To operate follow these instructions Extending a...

Page 72: ...len Head screw once the wrench is inserted into the hole 5 To close the awning operate the drill in the forward direction To open the awning operate it in the reverse direction Oasis Entry Door Awning...

Page 73: ...awning to roll back to the closed position by feeding the pull strap upwards and diagonally This prevents the strap from building up and creating a bulge in the fabric 3 The window awning is now ready...

Page 74: ...on 3 110 Volt AC System 4 110 VAC Breaker Boxes 5 Generator 6 Inverter 6 Inverter Modes of Operation 8 Inverter Fault Alarm Conditions 9 Solar Panel Prep 13 12 Volt DC System 13 General Information 13...

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Page 76: ...ances when starting or stopping the generator may damage the transfer switch and or electrical appliances WARNING Use of Adapter cords with the RV shore power cord All Newmar units are manufactured wi...

Page 77: ...e batteries when AC is present from the shore power cord or generator Incoming AC Power The incoming power from the generator or shore power cord is routed to the main breaker panel The source is sele...

Page 78: ...is damaged or pulled back at all it should be inspected by a qualified technician for potential replacement NEVER use a shore power cord that has exposed wires or signs of heat damage melting insulat...

Page 79: ...ting guide for specific information on maintaining your new genset Regular oil changes and other maintenance performed at the prescribed intervals will greatly extend the life of your generator Invert...

Page 80: ...o the load To extend battery life minimize the number of appliances operating at any given time All AC operated appliances have a label attached to tell how much power they consume Be sure allow suffi...

Page 81: ...r Inverter Mode Whenever the AC power from the shore power cord or the generator is no longer sensed the inverter automatically switches to battery power with no interruption to your appliances The in...

Page 82: ...ure the batteries are maintained at optimum capacity Battery Saver Mode This mode is designed to keep batteries fully charged over long periods storage without drying them out When the charger is in t...

Page 83: ...During inverter and AC shore power genset operation the inverter monitors both AC and DC circuits In the event of a short circuit or an overload condition the inverter will shut down The green LED on...

Page 84: ...to select battery type for charge profiles Contrast used to adjust the contrast of the LCD display screen for improved viewing in different types of light AC Dropout Voltage Used to set low voltage t...

Page 85: ...ws AutoGenSt Cntrl Used to turn AGS system on and off and to enable the quiet time feature AutoGenSt OFF Disables the Auto Generator Start function AutoGenSt Enable Enables the AGS system to automatic...

Page 86: ...cessories and lights such as the headlamps dash instrumentation engine starting and management circuitry and so on This system includes a set of chassis batteries and is charged in transit by the alte...

Page 87: ...enerator or shore power the charge circuitry in the inverter will engage and will charge the house batteries Once the house batteries have reached full charge approximately 13 3 VDC the BIRD will agai...

Page 88: ...Essex First the front electrical panel with fuses and relays is located in the LF basement compartment along with the Newmar dash fuse panel This panel consists of fuses and relays that control engin...

Page 89: ...gnificantly increasing the available reserve Douglas batteries for operation of the chassis electrical systems The Essex comes with two 2 group size 37 12 VDC batteries with 960 cranking amps The All...

Page 90: ...r Pump 4 Exterior Water Compartment 5 City Water Connection Hose Reel 5 Fill Valve Operation 5 Domestic Hot Water 6 Water Filtration System 6 Water Distribution Manifold 7 WASTE WATER SYSTEM 7 General...

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Page 92: ...l design equipped with two sink covers to provide additional counter space when not in use Cleaning care consists of washing with mild detergents and a soft cloth Avoid using S O S type cleaning pads...

Page 93: ...nd totally automatic operating on demand whenever water is required The water pump is used to pressurize the fresh water system when the unit is not connected to city water The switches to this pump m...

Page 94: ...source is used for a number of purposes including pressurizing the plumbing in your unit and filling the fresh water demand tank The reel contains 35 of water hose The hose reel deploys manually by s...

Page 95: ...er compartment To replace the filter cartridge turn off the water supply to the RV at the city water connection Unscrew the filter canister by rotating it clockwise Replacement filter cartridges are a...

Page 96: ...cted to the sinks toilet and holding tanks This provides for their drainage to an outside termination The unit should be reasonably level for best operation of the system There are two separate waste...

Page 97: ...lash out of the sink and shower drains While stored the water may evaporate allowing an odor to enter the coach If this occurs run water from the faucet into the drain allowing water to fill the trap...

Page 98: ...stem and must be drained into an approved dump station Both black and gray water holding tanks must be drained and rinsed thoroughly on a regular basis in order to prevent the accumulation of harmful...

Page 99: ...Above all do not pollute Camping with Sewer Hook Up When camping at parks with sewer hook up it is important to keep the black water holding tank gate valve closed at all times except when dumping The...

Page 100: ...external water supply to rinse the tank Allow the water to rinse the tank for a minimum of 3 5 minutes to insure it is clean Winterization It is critical to winterize the plumbing in your unit any ti...

Page 101: ...sition pointing up 4 Attach compressed air fitting to City Water Hose Reel Set air pressure to 40 psi Apply 40 psi air pressure to this setting for at least 30 seconds This forces water out of any lin...

Page 102: ...Once the washer has drained the antifreeze turn the appliance off lift the lid and add approximately one gallon of RV antifreeze to the wash tub C Ice maker was winterized during the initial steps of...

Page 103: ...faucet in turn including the kitchen faucet bath faucet inside and outside shower turning on both the hot and cold and flushing the stool until all of the air has been purged from the pipes and the wa...

Page 104: ...iversal Remote 3 Video Selector Switch Box 4 Sony Plasma TV 5 Sony Hi Fi Stereo VCR 5 Phillips Mirror Vision Bedroom TV 6 Pioneer Surround Sound Theater system 6 Pioneer In Dash Stereo 6 Exterior Ente...

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Page 106: ...ny Universal Remote To simplify operation of the various electronic components in your Essex we have employed Harmony universal remote This remote will operate the following components Pioneer Surroun...

Page 107: ...all components needed to watch a VCR tape Listen to CD Press the LISTEN TO MUSIC button on the top of the remote This will activate all components necessary to listen to your CD s Listen to Radio Pre...

Page 108: ...a system when using the Harmony remote When operating the TV independently it can be manipulated through either the controls on the TV or with the Sony supplied remote control To operate the TV indepe...

Page 109: ...ps LCD Mirror Vision TV in your unit is HD High Definition compatible meaning it is capable of displaying the resolution and clarity of High Definition broadcasts and video sources To play these progr...

Page 110: ...ereo can be used to listen to AM and FM broadcasts and to play CD s It has the same functions and features as your in dash stereo The LCD TV in the exterior entertainment center can be played through...

Page 111: ...is acquired the antennae gyro constantly monitors vehicle motion and position to keep the dish pointed at the satellite at all times When your unit is parked once you have acquired the satellite of ch...

Page 112: ...pplication 4 Fiberglass Roof 5 Alloy Wheels 7 IMPORTANT RV TIRE INFORMATION 8 INTERIOR CARE 9 Carpet 9 Fabrics 9 Walls Ceiling 10 Dash 10 Woodwork 11 Counter Tops 11 Accessories 11 Detectors 11 Conden...

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Page 114: ...moval and dust control also accumulate on the underside of the vehicle These materials should be removed by flushing the underbelly regularly with water especially areas where mud and other foreign ma...

Page 115: ...mmended Seals The seals around doors windows vents slide out trim and external seams should be checked at least twice a year In addition the roof seams should be inspected twice a year for cracking or...

Page 116: ...esigned to provide better traction while walking on the roof Great care should be taken when walking on a roof that is wet as the surface can be extremely slippery Clean the roof with a mild detergent...

Page 117: ...ng neutralized Avoid getting the baking soda solution in the battery Secure all vent caps Dry the battery cables and terminals to prevent corrosion Do not use grease on the bare metal inside the cable...

Page 118: ...tton cloth IMPORTANT To insure damage does not occur to your alloy wheels while cleaning the following list must be adhered to 1 DO NOT scrub the wheels before rinsing off loose particles with high pr...

Page 119: ...PERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY AND OR DEATH For safe operation and maximum weight carrying capacity it is imperative that the tires be inflated to and maintained at the listed tire pressures on the Federa...

Page 120: ...an accumulation of dirt that can detract from the materials appearance and shorten its life Remember to empty or replace vacuum bags before they become half full In carpet areas that receive the most...

Page 121: ...achloride or gasoline for cleaning purposes These items may cause damage to the materials being cleaned and most are highly flammable Walls Ceiling The wall and ceiling coverings should be cleaned per...

Page 122: ...your Owner s Information Packet Counter Tops To properly care for the countertop in your new unit always use a heat pad or trivet to protect the surface from hot objects that may mar or damage the sur...

Page 123: ...ing or taking a shower in the unit but these are not the only times condensation is present Condensation can migrate through ceiling panels and saturate the fiberglass insulation in your ceiling cavit...

Page 124: ...and LP gas detector Check operation of windows latches and hinges Clean the roof ducted air conditioner filter s Clean and inspect all door and window seals reseal where necessary Inspect and reseal...

Page 125: ...h water system Wax and buff all gel coat surfaces on the vehicle as described previously in this chapter COLD WEATHER USE Although great care has been taken to build a well insulated unit recreational...

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