Monaco 2008 Knight, Руководство пользователя

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exterIor & InterIor care — 3
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2 0 0 8 K n I G h t
Storage
Short Term
Short term storage is defined as storing the
motorhome for a period of thirty days or less.
Properly preparing the motorhome during
periods of short term storage will make bringing
the motorhome out of storage a much easier
process. Winterize the plumbing system if the
motorhome is stored in winter months, or if
stored when temperatures are below 32º F.
Checklist - Short Term Storage:
Retract the slide rooms.
DO NOT
store the motorhome with slide rooms
extended.
Shut off all appliances. Close the primary
LP-Gas valve.
Remove all articles from refrigerator/
freezer and clean thoroughly. Prop doors
open to prevent mildew.
Drain holding tanks. Winterize the fresh
water system using FDA RV antifreeze
or air pressure to evacuate the plumbing
system.
Retract and secure all awnings.
Turn OFF
the interior house power.
Store batteries fully charged.
Batteries
stored in a discharged state will readily
freeze.
If possible, position the motorhome so
the batteries are accessible. This allows a
battery to be charged or replaced without
moving the motorhome.
If available, leave the motorhome hooked
to shore power. Leave both the house and
chassis battery disconnect switches ON
.
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Careful placement of a small heat source
in the interior will help control moisture.
Desiccate filter systems will help remove
interior moisture.
If AC power is not available, turn both
the house and chassis battery disconnect
switches
OFF
.
If possible, store the motorhome inside a
storage building.
If stored outside, inspect all seams and
seals twice a month for possible leakage.
Store the motorhome with a full fuel tank
to minimize moisture condensing at top
of fuel tank.
Close vents and windows to prevent
wind driven rain entrance.
Store tires at maximum inflation
pressure.
Leave cabinet doors and drawers open
to facilitate air movement behind those
areas.
Perform a full interior
inspection for
water leaks twice a month. Be sure to
check behind all cabinet doors.
Long Term
Long term storage of the motorhome can be
defined as leaving a motorhome unattended for
a period of thirty days or more. A motorhome
requires protection from the elements just
as a house or a car would. When left out in
the environment without proper storage or
maintenance, a motorhome is vulnerable to the
moisture and oxidation processes inherent in the
environment.
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NOTE
The natural process of condensation
will occur with temperature changes
of 30º F or more in one day. Humidity
readings of 60% or greater will allow
the accumulated moisture to remain for
extended periods of time.
If AC power is not available in storage area:
Turn OFF
all appliances.
Turn OFF interior house power using the
battery cut-out switch.
If possible, situate the motorhome so the
batteries remain accessible. This allows a
battery to be charged or replaced without
moving the motorhome.
Charge the batteries to a full state of
charge.
Turn both the house and chassis battery
OFF
.
When stored outside, check battery
voltage while the motorhome is in
storage.
Preventive measures should be used
if the voltage readings are low. When
using preventative measures, taking the
motorhome out of storage or moving the
motorhome in case of emergency is a
much easier process.
NOTE
Batteries in a low state of charge will
readily freeze. Freezing will damage the
battery.
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