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Содержание 1998 American Tradition

Страница 1: ...erved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechani cal including photocopying recording Of by any information storage or retrieval sys...

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Страница 3: ...cts are limited to the following roof structure sub floor structure exterior walls intelior walls and ceilings Written notice of defects must be given to the selling dealer or manu facturer not later...

Страница 4: ...of notice of a claim where the dealer was unable or unwilling to resolve the problem the manufacturing plant will repair or replace any parts uecessary to correct defects in material or workman ship o...

Страница 5: ...ial loss loss of use towing charges bus fares vehicle rental incidental charges such as telephone call or hotel bills or other incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusio...

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Страница 7: ...oduct is manufac tured with a urea formalde hyde resin and will release small quantities of formal dehyde Formaldehyde lev els in the indoor air can cause temporary eye and respiratory irritation and...

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Страница 9: ...flow which can cause fire or explosion A properly filled container will contain ap proximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid LP gas The following label has been placed in the vehicle near the ra...

Страница 10: ...y im portant that cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating as the dan ger of asphyxiation is greater when the appliance is used for long periods of time SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING lP GAS S...

Страница 11: ...O 1 SOME DEfiNiriONS FiRST o 1 CARRyiNq CAPAciTY TAq 0 TowiNq A VEHiclE OR TRAilER 0 4 TOWEd VEi ticlE WiRiNG 0 7 CARRyiNq CAPAciTY ANd LOAd DisTRibuTioN 0 9 How TO WEiqH YOUR LOAdEd MOTOR HOME WiTHOU...

Страница 12: ...O 2 DiAqNOSTic COdES O 26 AiR BRAkES O 26 SYSTEM COMPONENTS O 27 PARkiNq BllAkE O 28 UsiNq AiR BRAkES O 29 STOppiNq DisTANCE O 29 BllAkiNq ON DOWNqllAdES 0 29 AiR SUSPENSioN SYSTEM O O MANEUVERiNG iN...

Страница 13: ...xir WiNdow 04 7 DRivER ANd PASSENGER SUN ViSORS 04 7 MiNi BliNds 04 7 STORAGE 04 8 EXTERioR COMpARTMENTS 04 8 INTERioR STORAqE 04 8 INTERioR ANd FURNisHiNGS 04 9 DiNETTE CONVERSioN 04 9 SoFAILoUNqE CO...

Страница 14: ...WASTE WATER SYSTEM 05 10 ToilET 05 10 DRAiNiNq THE HoldiNq TANks 05 11 HoldiNq TANk CARE 05 1 06 ElECTRicAl SySTEMS 06 1 CHAssis 12 Yo1T ElECTRicAl SySTEM 06 1 CHAssis Bulbs ANd FUSES 06 1 flEETWood 1...

Страница 15: ...YSTEM COMpONENTS 07 4 HOSES 07 4 LP GAS REGUlATOR 07 4 USiNG LP GAS SYSTEM AT Low TEMPERATURES 07 5 FilliNG LP GAS TANks 07 6 LP GAS SYSTEM LEAk ChEcks 07 7 LP LEAk DETECTOR 07 8 liGI niNG LP GAS Appl...

Страница 16: ...9 4 SEALANT RENEWAl 09 4 DOOR WiNdow Roof COMPONENT ANd MoldiNq RESEAliNq 09 5 INTERioR 09 6 FAbRics 09 6 CORiAN Top CARE 09 6 LAMiNATE Top CARE 09 6 WAlls ANd CEiliNq PANEls 09 7 BATHTUb ANd PLAsTic...

Страница 17: ...EcklisTS 10 1 ShORT TERM STORAGE 10 1 LONG TERM STORAGE 1O WiNTERiZATioN 10 5 WATER SYSTEM WiNTERiziNG 10 5 REACTivATiNG ThE MOTOR HOME AfTER STORAGE 10 9 GlOSSARY AMERicAN TRAdirioN Copyniqln 1997 Fl...

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Страница 19: ...ANTiES 01 2 WARRANTY SERVicE 01 5 REPORTiNG SAFETY DEfECTS 01 6 OWNER S INFoRMATioN PAckAGE 01 6 ChAssis ANd VEhiclE IdENTiFicATioN 01 7 AMERiCAN TRAdiTioN Copyniqln 1997 FlEETwood ENTERpnisES INC All...

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Страница 21: ...in the Owner s Information Package and Chassis Owner s Manual This information outlines important areas of maintenance and provides a maintenance schedule for you to follow for safe trouble free servi...

Страница 22: ...ell as the rights and obligations of the dealer and manufacturer Please read this section carefully You will be better informed in case you have a wa11 anty related problem and your dealer will be bet...

Страница 23: ...onsible for performing a complete predelivery inspection of the chassis and all motor home components as specified in the predelivery checklists supplied by the motor home and chassis manufacturers Yo...

Страница 24: ...t arise If their combined efforts are not satisfactory please send a letter describing the circumstances to Fleetwood Enterprises Inc Motor Home Division Service PO Box 7638 Riverside CA 92513 7638 Pl...

Страница 25: ...liance Chassis component engine transmission axles etc identification numbers will be located in the manuals included with your motor home If you need service or warranty information the following pho...

Страница 26: ...tation Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline This package contains important documents about your motor home and its equipment and syste...

Страница 27: ...MFG BY DATE OF MFG VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER INCOMPLETE VEHICLE MFG BY BAR CODE DATE OF INC VEH MFR GVWR KGS LBS This tag is located on the left top of the instrument panel GAWR FRONT KGS LBS WIT...

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Страница 29: ...DRivER S CONTROls DRivER S CONTROLs 02 1 AMERicAN TRAdiTioN CopYRiql1T J997 FlEETwood ENTERPRisES INC All RiqlITS RESERVEd...

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Страница 32: ...DnillEn s CONTROls 44 Instrument Panel 50 Shifter Selector Side Pod AMERiCAN TRAdiTioN Copyniq iT 1997 FlEETWood ENTERpnisES INC All niq iTs nEsERVEd...

Страница 33: ...auge DRivER s CONTROls 25 Chassis Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 26 Fuel Gauge 27 Chassis Engine Voltmeter Gauge 28 Chassis Engine Tachometer Gauge 29 Right Turn Signal Indicator Light 30 High Beam Indicat...

Страница 34: ...DRivER S CONTROls OJ ROADSIDE 11 11 13 CD I j DOORSIDE 14 _ AMERicAN TRAdirioN CopYRiql1T 1997 FIEETlVood ENTERPRisES INC All RiqlITS RESERVEd...

Страница 35: ...Batteries house engine 5 Refrigerator vent 17 DIS engine access 6 RIS radiator access 18 Generator access 7 External power cord 19 Fog lights 8 Utility compartment 20 Rear view camera 9 Storage LPG t...

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Страница 37: ...O 12 LOAdiNq Tips a 14 TiRES a 15 TiRE INFlATiON a 15 TiRE REplACEMENT a 16 If You GET AFlAT TiRE a 16 ChANqiNq AFlAT TiRE a 17 SEATS ANd SEAT BelTS a 18 COMbiNATiON LAp ANd ShouldER BElrs O 19 SAFETY...

Страница 38: ...m n PAC BRAh RETARdER ExitAuST BRAkE m B REAR ViEW VidEO MONiTOR SYSTEM m H Body UNdERCOATiNG O H FuEl ANd FuEl SYSTEMS O 5 FuEl Fill O 5 FuEl RECOMMENdATiONS 0 5 ENGiNE FAN O 6 EXitAUST SYSTEM HEAT...

Страница 39: ...driver s compartment and on the wardrobe door tag GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating This is the maximum allowable weight a specific axle and brake system is designed to cany Each axle has its own GAWR Wh...

Страница 40: ...icle Or Trailer before selecting a hitch head assembly or trailer This rating is listed on a tag affixed to the hitch receiver and is also noted on the wardrobe door tag UVW Unloaded Vehicle Weight me...

Страница 41: ...owed load applies to the trailer Mch UVW Unloaded Vehicle Weight means the weight of this motorhome as built at the factory with full fuel engine oil and oooIants The UVW does not include cargo fresh...

Страница 42: ...or home cause un stable driving or handling characteristics and restrict your coverage under the Ownercare Warrant Changing the hitch receiver will not increase the tow capacity ofthe motor home TowiN...

Страница 43: ...load cpO Chain Loop Chain Bracket Typical Hitch System Components W lglht D tiib Hitch Assembty The equipment supplied with your motor home is called the hitch receiver This component is attached to t...

Страница 44: ...bs The table above outlines the hitch head assembly combina tions and the resulting maximum towed loads that are avail able to you The ratings associated with the particular hitch receiver supplied wi...

Страница 45: ...TURN 0015 BACKUP UGHT 0065 MARKER LIGHTS TO POWER 0 ISTR1BUTION BOX BAITERY COMP T 0076 STOP LIGHT 0047 1 RIGHT TURN F090 TOW VEHICLE POWER TRAILER HITCH PLUG AS SHOWN FROM WIRE SIDE Please note this...

Страница 46: ...ng you will need to replace your hitch plug A replacement hitch plug wiring hamess is available through Fleetwood s American Coach Service This hamess replaces your current hitch plug aud is easily in...

Страница 47: ...s improp erly loaded driving will be more uncomfortable and much of your driving attention will be given to correcting vehicle wan dering drift pull and sudden directional changes caused by wind blast...

Страница 48: ...h the correct posi tioning of the motor home on the scales 1 Center the front wheels on the scale platform and take a reading This is the front Gross Axle Weight Reading 1 IT I II 10 81 0 D J 1 ti 01...

Страница 49: ...taken on the scales to the appropriate ratings on the Federal Certification tag and wardrobe door tag Example The front Gross Axle Weight should not exceed the front Gross Axle Weight Rating If any r...

Страница 50: ...e motor home so that only the motor home is being weighed Leave the trailer hitched to the motor home but resting off of the scale This is the Gross Vehicle Weight Reading 2 _ DO J ICD B 1 0 r J I I T...

Страница 51: ...l I i Zi J 4 Subtract Reading 1 from Reading 2 This is the rear Gross Axle Weight 5 Compare the readings taken on the scales to the weight ratings on the Federal Certification tag and wardrobe doortag...

Страница 52: ...ets Secure and brace items so they won t move during travel thereby shifting the load Do not load heavy items lIear either elld ofthe motor home or on the bumpers Adjust cargo storage to keep the side...

Страница 53: ...ification tag located on the sidewall near the driver s seat WARNING WARNING Do not store or carry LP gas containers gasoline or other flammable liquids inside your motor home The containers may leak...

Страница 54: ...tag located on the sidewall near the driver s seat In case of sudden tire failure Avoid heavy brake application Gradually decrease speed Hold the steering wheelfirmly and move slowly to a safe off ro...

Страница 55: ...e or wheel NOTE If you need on the road tire service and call for assistance be ready to give the tire size informa tion to the service facility Some service facilities may be able to repair or replac...

Страница 56: ...y belt and be seriously injured in a collision Never use a single belt for more than one person or across more than one seating position This greatly increases the risk that one or both of the people...

Страница 57: ...by law to use safety restraints for children If small children less than four years old and under 40 pounds ride in your vehicle you must put them in safety seats that are made specially for children...

Страница 58: ...of the manufacturer s instruc tions that come with the safety seat that you put in your vehicle Make sure that the shoulder belt if provided at the seating position where the safety seat is being used...

Страница 59: ...ssion to NEUTRAL 2 Turn ignition switch to the right clockwise to the first position The WAIT TO START light on the instrument panel will light up When the WAIT TO START light goes out turn the switch...

Страница 60: ...systems are sufficiently full of air Normal brake system air pressure is 90 120 psi Normal Shut Down Procedure 1 Shift transmission into NEUTRAL 2 Pull out on the Parking Brake knob to engage the park...

Страница 61: ...ected by the operator MONITOR Displays the current gear of transmission operation Shift Selector The push button shift selector has R N D 1 I a MODE button and a digital display When a range button ha...

Страница 62: ...selector indicates that shifts are being restricted The SELECT digit on the display will be blank Operation may continue in order to reach service assistance On the push button shift selector the ECU...

Страница 63: ...nimize the potential for damage A diagnostic code will be registered in the ECU when SERVICE has been indicated If this light illuminates check for a transmission overheat condition on the instrument...

Страница 64: ...ormation Dashed indicate all stored codes have been displayed See the Chassis Owner s Manual for additional information Your motor home is equipped with air brakes Air brakes are more sensitive than h...

Страница 65: ...e Pedal The harder you push down on the pedal the more air pressure is applied to the brakes When you let up on the pedal some of the brake pressure is released You will hear the air escape when you l...

Страница 66: ...ure in the braking system occurs rapidly the spring brakes will be applied suddenly This may cause loss of traction and vehicle control Re fer to your Chassis Owner s Manual for fur ther information o...

Страница 67: ...e motor home under control With air brakes there is an added delay After the brake pedal is pressed the air may take a fraction of a second to activate the brake mechanisms on the wheels For this reas...

Страница 68: ...4 6 inches A buzzer will sound until the air tanks are sufficiently full for proper operation Your motor home has four suspension air bags two for each axle The pressure in these bags is controlled b...

Страница 69: ...e and harder to stop Also because of its greater side smface area it is more easily affected by cross winds Allow extra distances for passing and stopping and drive at a moderate speed particularly in...

Страница 70: ...pulling in for ser vice Always check overhead clearances of overpasses and bridges This may be particularly important ifyou drive with the overhead vents open or ifthe 1Il0tor home is equipped with a...

Страница 71: ...es the need to use the service brakes thus reducing wear and tear on the service braking system The exhaust brake retarder system is controlled by a master ON OFF switch on the dash and a throttle swi...

Страница 72: ...camera and loosen the four angle adjustment screws attaching the camera bracket to the camera Adjust the camera angle then tighten the screws Reattach the plastic housing See the camera s Operating In...

Страница 73: ...STM No 2 diesel fueL At operating temperatures below 32 degrees acceptable performance can be obtained by using blends of No 2 and No I diesel fuels The use of lighter fuels can reduce fuel economy Al...

Страница 74: ...other components from possible heat damage caused by the exhaust system Engine temperature gauges have been calibrated to indicate a midrange reading as the normal operating temperature The reason for...

Страница 75: ...attention Shut down the unit and do not operate it until it has been inspected and repaired Do not operate an engine with a damaged exhaust system Check the system frequently for damage Do not under...

Страница 76: ...receiving power Please refer to the operating instructions included in your Owner s Information Package The sidewalls of this motor home are built with VacuBond lamination technology Structural member...

Страница 77: ...eing lifted by towing equipment CAUTION Remove the axle shafts or disconnect the drive line before towing the motor home See the Chassis Owner s Manual ON ThE ROAd EMERGENCY TowiNG CAUTION Do not allo...

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Страница 79: ...oR COMpARTMENTS 04 8 INTERioR STORAqE 04 8 INTERioR ANd FURNisltiNGS 04 9 DiNETTE CONVERSioN 04 9 SoFAILoUNqE CONVERSioN 04 9 DOORS PRivACY DividERs 04 10 INTERioR LiqllTiNq 04 10 OVERHEAd VENTS 04 10...

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Страница 81: ...indicate which front of coach pad 10 push to obtain level WARNING The leveling system is intended solely to level the motor home Do not use the leveling system as a jack Do not attempt to lift the mot...

Страница 82: ...flashing move the motor home to a more level location 3 Push and hold the ALL JACKS DOWN pad until you feel the jacks contact the ground 4 Observe the FRONT and the REAR Electronic Level lights arrows...

Страница 83: ...S DOWN light on the dash will come on and a buzzer will sound if the transmission selector is moved out of NEUTRAL or the parking brake is released during leveling system operation NOTE The JACKS DOWN...

Страница 84: ...to one side 9 Return all manual overrides to their original positions 10 Have the leveling system checked and serviced by an authorized dealer 3 o Figure 1 1 Front jack 3 Curb side rear jack 2 Road si...

Страница 85: ...cover The stepwell cover closes off the stepwell area when you are traveling When the cover is extended it pro vides a floor surface for the front seat passenger If the chassis air storage tanks conta...

Страница 86: ...esn t move it slightly by hand Push the cover into the retracted position Your motor home is equipped with dual pane windows which DUAL PANE reduce heat and cooling loss They operate by turning the lo...

Страница 87: ...ds 1 Release bottom of blind from retainer 2 Pull straight down on cord and release at desired height 3 It is not necessary to pull the cord to one side or the other to secure blind To lower mini blin...

Страница 88: ...p or spill Secure all glass containers and dishes before traveling Exterior storage compartments may not be watertight in all climate conditions Carry any articles which could be dam aged by water ins...

Страница 89: ...engage inserts from the wall supports 4 Lower table top to the dinette frame to complete bed base 5 Slide seat and back cushion into place over bed base To convert a sofa lounge into a bed 1 Remove so...

Страница 90: ...n the center of the vent to open and adjust Some vents may also be equipped with a 12 volt fan A switch controls fan operation Be sure to turn the fan OFF before closing the vent Close the vents or lo...

Страница 91: ...ed by a very low level electrical signal traveling through the liquid Some water may not conduct the signal properly This condition may be infrequent but can exist Check the panel reading when the fre...

Страница 92: ...saturation of the air and the appearance of visible moisture especially in cold weather Just as moisture collects on the outside of a glass of cold water during humid weather moisture can condense on...

Страница 93: ...rface reducing or elimi nating condensation and preventing possible ice formation Install a dehumidifier appliance During prolonged continuous use a dehumidifying appliance may be more comfortable and...

Страница 94: ...refore must be used prop erly so this material is not wasted Fire extinguishers are pressutized mechanical devices They must be handled with care and treated with respect They must be maintained as ou...

Страница 95: ...you can safely stop Evacuate the vehicle as quickly and safely as possible If you experience a fire while camped evacuate the vehicle as quickly and safely as possible Consider the cause and severity...

Страница 96: ...Replace the battery once a year or immediately when the low battery BEEP signal sounds If the smoke detector fails to operate with new batteries replace it with a new unit available through an author...

Страница 97: ...ATER FilrER 05 5 Low POiNT DRAiNS 05 5 TRoublESHOOTiNG THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM 05 6 LEAks 05 6 SANiriziNG THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM 05 7 EXTERioR SHOWER 05 9 DRiNkiNG WATER FilrER SySTEM 05 10 WASTE WATER...

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Страница 99: ...utility faucet at your home You can also fill your on board water tank from the city water connection To connect to city water without filling the on board tank See the illustration 1 Open the plumbi...

Страница 100: ...DRAJNUNE Ifi VALVE 2 HOT WATER COLD WATER DRAIN DRAItl Water Tank Fill Valves and Plumbing for Models 38T and 38TF To Waler HeaterlBypass To Water Tank Winterize Inlet CltyWater Iniet Water Tank Fill...

Страница 101: ...s now pressurized by the city water supply Water is available at the exterior utility washdown faucet and all interior faucets 8 Open each faucet in the galley and bathroom After any sputtering stops...

Страница 102: ...k is overfilled Stop filling Avoid leaving the water in the tank when the motor home is not in use To drain the fresh water tank open the cold low point drain valve located in the basement utility com...

Страница 103: ...nlet end of the filter and remove 2 Unscrew the filter cap from the filter 3 Remove the filter screen 4 Flush out and clean screen 5 Reverse procedure to install 6 Operate the water pump and check for...

Страница 104: ...ertighten fittings Connections at galley and lavy fixtures should not be tightened with a wrench They will normally seal with hand tightening If a leak persists at one of the fittings disconnect it co...

Страница 105: ...bleach 5 sodium hy pochlorite to one gallon of water for each 15 gallons of tank capacity For a 1DO gallon tank 62 3 gallons of solution is required The total amount of chlorine bleach for a 100 gall...

Страница 106: ...ose from the WINTERIZE water inlet 8 On model40VS turn VALVE 1 horizontal On models 38T and 38TF turn VALVE 1 handle towards the front of the vehicle 9 Connect the potable water hose the same one used...

Страница 107: ...ucets and tank drain valves 21 When the system is completely drained repeat steps 9 through 16 to flush the system with fresh water Be sure to run water through each faucet for several minutes to thor...

Страница 108: ...water tank the toilet drains into the black water tank The holding tanks make the system completely self contained and allow you to dispose of waste water at your convenience A flexible sewer hose is...

Страница 109: ...only when they are at least 3 4 full If necessary fill the tanks with water to 3 4 full This provides sufficient water to allow complete flushing of waste material into the sewer line During extended...

Страница 110: ...lose the valve 6 Run enough water into the tank to cover the bottom This will aid the break up of solid wastes 7 To drain the grey water tank repeat the steps above using the small knife valve This ta...

Страница 111: ...systems in the black water holding tank These chemicals aid the breakdown of solid wastes and make the system much more pleasant to use Do not put facial tissue paper ethylene glycol based or other au...

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Страница 113: ...REplACEMENT BATTERy 06 5 SOLAR PANEl 06 6 AuxiliARY START SYSTEM 06 6 120 Voh SySTEM 06 7 POWER CORd Hook Up 06 7 POWER CONVERTER 06 8 GENERATOR 06 8 GENERATOR FUEl Supply 06 9 GENERATOR OpERATioN 06...

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Страница 115: ...lltrols the headlights taillights tUI Il signals other vehicle lights and accessories The four locations for chassis fuses breakers relays diodes flashers and solenoids are Front Panel Under the Dash...

Страница 116: ...ck the circuit for an overload Remove the overload and replace the fuse with same type and amperage rating A circuit breaker is a switch that automatically intelTupts an electric circuit under an infr...

Страница 117: ...ck the external condition of the batteries periodically Look for cracks in the cover and case Check the vent plugs and replace any that are cracked or broken Keep the batteries clean Acid film and diI...

Страница 118: ...re cord and the nega tive terminal from the coach and chassis bat teries before working on either electrical system If you work on the elec trical systems with the power cord connected you may be shoc...

Страница 119: ...battery Use care when connecting or disconnecting booster leads or cables Attaching booster cables and poor connections are a common cause of electrical arcs which can cause explo sion Check and adju...

Страница 120: ...batteries if the chassis batteries are discharged If the chassis engine alternator is operating properly both battery systems will be charged while driving To use the Auxiliary Start System to start...

Страница 121: ...lded together to form a weatherproof cable assembly Do not cut or alter the cable in any way Do not remove the ground pin in the cable connector or defeat the ground circuit in the motor home ELECTRic...

Страница 122: ...utility AC power is unavailable or use of the inverter is not practical Controls are located on the generator and on the instmment panel Ar CAUTION Switch off the 50 amp main breakers located in the...

Страница 123: ...up to 15 seconds extending the time that the light blinks 2 See the Troubleshooting Guide in Onan s RV Genset Operator s Manual located in the Owner s Information Package if the generator does not st...

Страница 124: ...space Ventilating air can contain high concentrations of deadly gases including carbon mon oxide Check engine fuel lines often Fuel leakage in or around the compartment is an extreme fire hazard Do n...

Страница 125: ...alert to exhaust odors or symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning ELECTRicAL SYSTEMS WARNING Do not block the genera tor ventilating air inlets or outlets The engine re quires a constant supply of cooli...

Страница 126: ...rupter GFCI This device is intended to protect you against the hazards of electrical shocks possible when using electrical appliances in the bathroom or galley or in damp areas Should a circuit or app...

Страница 127: ...uded in this manual Below is a basic diagram to help you understand the electrical system In celtain situations specific wiring dia grams may be available to help troubleshoot a problem If you need sp...

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Страница 129: ...OSES 07 4 LP GAS REqUIATOR 07 4 USiNG LP GAS SySTEM AT Low TEMPERATURES 07 FilliNG LP GAS TANI S 07 6 LP GAS SYSTEM LEAk CItEd s 07 7 LP LEAk DETECTOR 07 8 LiGItTiNG LP GAS AppliANCES 07 9 AMERicAN TR...

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Страница 131: ...chassis The gas is stored in the tank as a liquid under pressure A pressure regulator controls the flow of the gas to your appliances A typical LP gas tank installation is illustrated below Although s...

Страница 132: ...valve s or gas supply con nection Open the door and leave the area until the odor clears Have the gas system checked by a professional and the cause of the leak corrected before using the motor home...

Страница 133: ...s main valve before filling LP gas tank or entering an LP gas bulk plant or motor fuel service station Turn off all pilot lights and appliances individu ally before refueling of motor fuel tanks and o...

Страница 134: ...efficient and trouble free use they can be damaged by sunlight and impuri ties in the air The average life of LP hoses is two to three years Check the hoses for signs of deterioration every time you...

Страница 135: ...or your motor home dealer for information on LP gas blends available in your area and the areas in which you will be traveling The availability of gas is reduced at lower temperatures With this in min...

Страница 136: ...ill the LP gas tank drive the motor home to an LP gas supplier or a service station which sells LP gas Do not at tempt to fill the tank yourself WARNING Do not fill LP gas con tainers to more than 80...

Страница 137: ...on over each fitting joint and connection in the system 2 Open the tank valve 3 Inspect each joint 4 If even the smallest bubbles appear at any joint it is leaking and must be corrected Take the motor...

Страница 138: ...ng solvent The detector unit is powered by both 12 volt DC systems in your motor home A power switch is located on the panel A green light on the detector front panel indicates that the detec tor has...

Страница 139: ...n your Owner s Information Package Please read and follow these instructions Air trapped in the gas lines may delay the first lighting of any appliance It could take several seconds or minutes for the...

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Страница 141: ...AiR CONdiriONERs 50 AMP SERVicE 08A AddiTioNAL EQuipMENT 08 5 120 Voir VCR 08 5 120 Voir TElEvisioNS 08 5 FRONT TV POWER Lifr 08 5 VidEo SWire fER 08 6 TV ANTENNA 08 6 TV ANd RAdio INTERfERENCE 08 6 M...

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Страница 143: ...n on the hot water faucet at the galley sink If water flows continuously the heater is full ApPLIANCES II NOTE The individual appliance manuals included in your Owner s Information Package contain de...

Страница 144: ...terior of the refrigerator is cool the refrigeration system will usually maintain this temperature If the inside of the refrigerator is hot the food is not precooled and the outside temperature is hig...

Страница 145: ...ing appliances will prevent the dangers of asphyxiation Refer to Lighting LP Gas Appli ances section in the LP Gas System chapter of this manual The range hood filters vapors and cooking odors The 120...

Страница 146: ...ctions for detailed operating and preventive maintenance reqnirements Remember that air conditioners use a large portion of your available electric power If the generator is lUlming or if the motor ho...

Страница 147: ...ift system that allows you to position it for convenient viewing The TV lift will raise the front TV to any height between the floor and ceiling The lift operates on 120 volt AC power from the generat...

Страница 148: ...hen listening to FM broadcasts or other signal inter ference The fault is normally not with your receiver or antenna sys tem The idea that antennas whether amplified or not pull in a signal is a popul...

Страница 149: ...res mountains etc the effect of electric arc interfer ence may become more and more noticeable Eventually the signal will be overcome by the interference The following suggestions can improve receptio...

Страница 150: ...blic utility or the generator The removable drain screen which protects the pump from lint and foreign matter needs to be cleaned periodically See your Owner s Information Package for more details Mis...

Страница 151: ...9 6 CORiAN Top CARE 09 6 LAMiNATE Top CARE 09 6 WAlls ANd CEiliNq PANEls 09 7 BAr fTub ANd PlAsTic SHOWEll STAll 09 7 flooRs ANd CARpETiNq 09 7 CEIIAMic TilE CARE 09 7 BlIAss COMpONENTS 09 8 ENqiNE AC...

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Страница 153: ...ices for you His trained personnel will assure that your motor home is maintained and repaired in keeping with original performance expectations This section is intended to provide the owner and opera...

Страница 154: ...line cleaners and abrasives 2 Wax the exterior at least once a year twice if possible with a wax formulated for fiberglass When waxing always read and follow the instructions and precautions on the co...

Страница 155: ...ome is located at a beach or is exposed to salt air more frequent lubrication may be required For normal cleaning standard household detergents or cleansers may be used Use a nonabrasive common house...

Страница 156: ...erproof under sustained effects of weather and vibration However even the finest materials will eventually dry out and lose their effec tiveness under the constant heat of the sun and attack by other...

Страница 157: ...all areas to be resealed with mineral spirits and clean rags 3 Make sure that all areas to be resealed are absolutely dry before new sealant is applied MAiNTENANCE DOOR WiNdow Roof COMPONENT ANd Mold...

Страница 158: ...ter marks For stains wipe with soapy water or ammonia based cleaners Remove stubborn stains on the matte satin finish with an abrasive cleanser For cleaning laminate sUifaces uses mild dishwashing liq...

Страница 159: ...Mild dishwasher detergent Liquid deodorizing cleaner Avoid cleaners with any level of abrasives acetone or MEK methyl ethyl ketone Tile flooring requires only washing and periodic waxing Vacuum carpe...

Страница 160: ...Use the engine cover prop to hold the cover open BRASS COMPONENTS ENqiNE ACCESS ArWARNING When installing the en gine cover be sure the cover is fully seated on the gasket seal and se cured by the cl...

Страница 161: ...spect and test safety equipment fire extln gulsher LP CO and smoke detectors and GFI receptacles Service appliances and equipment refrigerator roof air conditioner furnace generator Inspect generator...

Страница 162: ...xterior Headlight halogen high beam GE 9007 12v Headlight halogen high low beam GE 9007 12v Turn signal amber GE 1157A 12v Front clearance lights GE 67DP 12v Side marker lights GE 194 12v Mirror turn...

Страница 163: ...ter Heater 15A Bedroom Galley Area 20A Bedroom Galley Ceiling Lights 20A Bedroom Bath Area 20A Bedroom Living Area 20A Bedroom Living Area Ceiling Light Switch 20A Bedroom Slide Out Room 20A Bedroom L...

Страница 164: ...Defrost Power 30A Dash Radio Power lOA Dash CB Radio Power 15A Dash Overhead Fan Power 15A Dash Wt Ignition Power lOA Batt Camp Stop Light Power 15A Batt Camp Right Turn Relay Power 5A Batt Camp Left...

Страница 165: ...ng tank threaded black pipe Permatex 80726 All fresh water threaded fittings Rectorseal 100 virgin Teflon All threaded LPG black pipe Rectorseal Slow Dry 5 Soft pipe thread compound See Generator Owne...

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Страница 167: ...lisTS 10 1 ShORT TERM STORAGE 10 1 LONG TERM STORAGE 1O WiNTERizATioN 10 5 WATER SYSTEM WiNTERiziNq 10 5 REACTivATiNG ThE MOTOR HOME AfrER STORAGE 10 9 AMERicAN TRAdirioN CopYRiqilT 1997 FIEETlVood EN...

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Страница 169: ...ssible front to rear and side to side Block wheels front and rear and leave the parking brake ON Check the charge in the battery Recharge as necessary Remove battery cables Refer to the Chassis Owner...

Страница 170: ...e off Cover exterior appliance vents water heater furnace range hood refrigerator to prevent insects from getting in Be sure to remove all covering material before using appliances or vents Cap or clo...

Страница 171: ...ent caps check the specific gravity of the electrolyte periodically with a hydrometer or boost charge evelY three months If the specific gravity is being checked recharge the battery when it reaches 1...

Страница 172: ...s Operate the vehicle regularly during the storage period to mix and circulate the anti oxidant agent throughout the fuel system D D D Refer to the Chassis Owner s Manual for procedures on extended ve...

Страница 173: ...ystem to the lowest expected storage temperature or at least _20 F D Service and winterize the generator if equipped as outlined in the generator operating manual included in your Owner s Information...

Страница 174: ...n each faucet has been drained close all faucets water line drain valves and the fresh water tank drain valve Install the water heater plug and close the safety valve Drain the waste water system by f...

Страница 175: ...flow continuously and then close each faucet This will require considerably more antifreeze solu tion and you may choose to do this step before winterizing the cold water lines so you can recycle the...

Страница 176: ...solenoid valve Drain water from the line 5 Cycle the ice maker several times while blowing com pressed air through the water solenoid valve Be sure all water is out of the solenoid NOTE Up to 40 PSIG...

Страница 177: ...nd refrigerator openings are clear and free of debris or insect nests webs etc Open all doors and compartments Check for animal or insect intrusion water damage or other deterioration Refer to the Cha...

Страница 178: ...hnician Drain flush and sanitize the fresh water system as outlined in the Plumbing chapter Inspect the drain hose for leaks Replace if necessary repairs are usually not effective Install a new water...

Страница 179: ...nd air conditioners Be sure to uncover air conditioner shroud s D Inspect the LP gas system and check for leaks as described in the LP Gas System chapter If the LP tank shows signs of rust or cOTI osi...

Страница 180: ...nal checks of steering brakes engine and transmission Operate vehicle slowly during these checks to allow sufficient circulation of fluids and reseating of com ponents Your motor home should now be re...

Страница 181: ...NUA This is the operating and maintenance manual supplied by the chassis manufacturer It is part of your Owner s In ormation Package It contains information on operating and maintaining the engine tra...

Страница 182: ...pecific axle and brake system is designed to carry Each axle has its own GAWR When you add the GAWRs they will not necessarily add up to the GYWR The GAWR is also shown on the Federal certification ta...

Страница 183: ...left interior sidewall of the driver s compartment and on the wardrobe door tag ICC swirch Intermittent Courtesy Circuit This switch will flash the clearance lights and is useful when signalling othe...

Страница 184: ...ur name and vehicle 10 FIN embossed on it Use this card when you request or need wananty service Please note that this is NOT a credit card You cannot purchase anything with it It is used only to iden...

Страница 185: ...l and coolants The UVW does not include cargo fresh water LP gas occupants or dealer installed accessories The UVW is listed on the wardrobe door tag YIN VEhiclE IdENTificATioN NUMbER The legal vehicl...

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