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Содержание Chateau 1996

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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