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HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping

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 © 2015 by Roadtrek, Inc.

 If possible, you want to dump the tanks after driving as the movement of the vehicle will have sloshed the water in

the tanks, loosening any solids.

 Make sure the tanks are as full as possible before dumping - you may wish to use a hose or bucket to add water to

the black water tank through the toilet if it is less than 1/2 full.

 You should dump the black tank first, then the gray tank. The water in the gray tank is considerably cleaner, and will

rinse any remaining solids from the hose and the macerator. You should dump both tanks in sequence if possible.

Dumping the tanks

Side compartments

Swivel the support to prop the access bay

door open

• Open the front utility bay along the bottom of the drivers side. Pull on each end of the utility bay door to pop the clips

loose, not the middle of the door. This will expose the propane tank on the left, and the green waste water discharge hose
and controls on the right. Support the door in the open position by swiveling the support so that the long end points toward
the Roadtrek's body.

• Open the driver

s door and locate the waste water pump switch. It is a red pushbutton located on the driver's seat base.

Содержание TS Adventurous

Страница 1: ...Roadtrek Inc PDF generated at Tue 01 Sep 2015 10 59 03 EDT Owner s Manual TS Adventurous...

Страница 2: ...3 Before You Head Out 7 Coming Home 8 Interior Living Space 10 Sleeping Facilities 20 Bathroom Facilities 24 Appliances 27 Outside your Roadtrek 31 Utilities 39 Heating and Cooling 42 Electrical Syst...

Страница 3: ...ions 78 Warranty 80 Registration 84 HOWTO Monitor Panel 86 HOWTO Shore Power 91 HOWTO Potable Water Use 95 HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 98 HOWTO Cable and TV Reception 105 HOWTO Propane System 108 HOWTO...

Страница 4: ...manual is meant to help and guide you through the use of your vehicle so that you know how to properly use the many functions your Roadtrek has to offer Please keep this manual in your vehicle as a re...

Страница 5: ...may not Use this manual for any commercial use whatsoever Modify this manual except as provided for in the full license and then distribute the resulting work Charge for this manual other than reasona...

Страница 6: ...for more details Level Item Comment SEAT BELTS Use only forward facing seats equipped with factory installed seat belts while the vehicle is in motion All passengers must be seated in these seats only...

Страница 7: ...have their own regulator Many grills sold in the United States are low pressure 1 2 P S I and will require an additional regulator to step the pressure down to a useable level If hooked directly to th...

Страница 8: ...fting techniques EXTRA COUNTER SPACE Make sure the stove is off and has cooled prior to lowering the stove cover AUXILIARY BATTERY Battery acid can burn your skin and damage clothing Protective eye we...

Страница 9: ...ms need to be disconnected before working on them BATTERY Never jump the under hood battery Use the jump points provided on the engine See Owner s manual for proper jumping instructions The engine bat...

Страница 10: ...s manual Contact your dealer with any questions Plan your trip Then use this quick checklist The day before your trip charge your batteries by plugging in overnight cool your refrigerator by turning i...

Страница 11: ...od resource The maps for each state and province are especially helpful http www sanidumps com maps help php At home flush the water tank and fill it with fresh chlorinated water if you will be using...

Страница 12: ...e inverter switch on your monitor panel Battery disconnect switch Inverter switch If you turn everything off and you have solar panels the panels will keep your coach batteries topped up while your Ro...

Страница 13: ...hile the vehicle is in motion The pushbuttons on the cabinet latches toggle from latched button in to openable button out by pressing the button To open a cabinet press the button to pop the latch pul...

Страница 14: ...internal partitions behind the doors they are open front to back down the entire length of the vehicle and across the back This allows you more flexibility in loading them but also creates the need to...

Страница 15: ...are drawers to the left of the food preparation surface to hold silverware and cooking utensils and two more across the bottom of the cabinet The right panel above the refrigerator is fixed and is not...

Страница 16: ...driver s seat The leg is stored in the compartment above the bed Front table position Rear table position To install either table unscrew the T nut in the end of the table leg completely insert it int...

Страница 17: ...ach front seat the knob in front raises and lowers the front of the seat the lever where the back and base of the seat join raises and lowers the back of the seat and the knob above that on the seat b...

Страница 18: ...he front seats to their desired fore and aft position pull up on the bar located under the front of the seat Release the bar to lock the seat in place To swivel the front seats locate the swivel bar p...

Страница 19: ...otion the seats will lock in place as you swivel them to face forward To create a front lounge area first ensure that the seats are fully upright by loosening the recline adjustment and bringing the b...

Страница 20: ...Interior Living Space 17 2015 by Roadtrek Inc Lights Tap light off Tap light on Strip light switch Gooseneck light...

Страница 21: ...tap lights to turn them off or on press directly on the lens area The battery disconnect switch must be on for any of the lights to work They work whether the inverter is off or on The lights have LED...

Страница 22: ...ek is equipped with a ceiling mounted ventilation fan The fan has a cover that must be raised by turning the large knurled knob Raise the cover then use the remote control to set the desired speed The...

Страница 23: ...be configured as a King or Twin bed depending on your preference or requirements In order to create the bed arrangement the sofa must be lowered into position Please follow these simple steps to prop...

Страница 24: ...ration 1 1 Locate the pull out panel in the center front of the power sofa base and slide it out into the open space between the two side bench seats securing it with the fold down legs underneath the...

Страница 25: ...Lower the front seat base as far as possible To do this look on the outboard side of the front seat and you will see three knobs Turn the front seat base height knob clockwise until the front of the s...

Страница 26: ...trek Inc Pass the hook and loop straps behind the seatbacks to hold the mattress in position Mattress tab between seat backs Pass hook and loop strap behind seatback Hook and loop strap in place Passe...

Страница 27: ...ower Using the Toilet Toilet flush pedal The bathroom in your Roadtrek contains a marine type toilet To flush the toilet use your foot to press the foot pedal located at the bottom of the toilet When...

Страница 28: ...se to the threaded fitting located behind the sink faucet handles 3 3 Release the hook and loop fastener straps retaining the shower curtain 4 4 Slide the shower curtain along its track to enclose the...

Страница 29: ...sh the knob located between the sink faucet back down to switch the flow of water back to the sink faucet 3 3 Refasten the drain stopper in the center of the bathroom floor this is important as it sto...

Страница 30: ...trol the sound from the audio sources in your vehicle Use the supplied remote control or the buttons along the right lower edge to control this system The soundbar automatically detects and switches t...

Страница 31: ...not the inverter is turned on or other sources of 120 volt power are available The battery disconnect switch must be on for the refrigerator to operate The temperature control for the refrigerator is...

Страница 32: ...you either turn your inverter on or plug into shore power Reheating meals and preparing beverages is easily accomplished using available battery power through the inverter but because of the large cur...

Страница 33: ...cial induction compatible cookware which can be purchased anywhere cookware is sold Since the induction stovetop depends on magnetic material to produce heat copper stainless steel or aluminum cookwar...

Страница 34: ...witch to extend the awning and lower the supports on each side 3 3 Once extended secure the supports to the two attachment points on the side of the vehicle To stow the awning 1 1 Detach the supports...

Страница 35: ...your vehicle With the step switch on the step will extend once when the door is open and remain extended even if the door is closed With the switch off the step will extend and retract every time the...

Страница 36: ...ween the wheels The compartment behind the front door contains the propane tank the waste water hose and controls and the cable TV connection The compartment behind the back door contains the spare ti...

Страница 37: ...To fill your Roadtrek with fuel 1 1 Open the driver side door 2 2 Swing open the fuel fill cover 3 Shut the driver s door to prevent fumes from entering the car 4 4 Remove the fuel cap 5 5 Fill the t...

Страница 38: ...1 1 Open the door to 90 degrees 2 2 Close the door slightly to relieve some of the tension on the door strap 3 3 Pull out the curved door strap by the tail light assembly an inch or so and open the do...

Страница 39: ...with a zipper and hook and loop fasteners Open the screen and locate the two tabs on one edge This edge is the bottom and the tabs snap onto the rear seat belt anchors Fasten these two snaps on each a...

Страница 40: ...reen top hook and loop fastener At the top close the flap with the hook and loop fastener strip where the zippers meet Use the double slider to unzip the bottom of the screen to allow access to the un...

Страница 41: ...2015 by Roadtrek Inc Rear door screen storage opening Rear door screen in place To remove and stow the screen unzip it from the top down Unzipping it from the bottom will not allow you to remove it fr...

Страница 42: ...assenger seat Fresh water fill on passenger door post The fresh water fill is in the door post of the front passenger door near the door handle Look for the orange plug in the fill port Do not run the...

Страница 43: ...there s a wastewater dump nearby Large RVs use hoses to flush their wastewater system To connect the Roadtrek s water system to an outside source Turn the water pump off Close all interior faucets Fl...

Страница 44: ...ray water tanks is full to capacity water will no longer drain down the shower and sink drains and you need to dump the tanks before running any more water If you see fluid below the toilet valve in t...

Страница 45: ...om the engine or propane The Alde control unit is located in the distribution panel in the overhead cabinets on the driver s side at the rear The main Alde unit itself is located in the galvanized met...

Страница 46: ...e Alde plumbing only you still need to winterize the remaining water system in your Roadtrek to prevent damage to the water lines and other components You can also drain the system manually by turning...

Страница 47: ...44 2015 by Roadtrek Inc Open floor hatch under rear sofa Remove 8 screws and lift up metal cover Alde valve in operating position Alde frost control valve in bypass tripped position Button for resetti...

Страница 48: ...loor heat turn the valve 90 degrees so that it is parallel to the line pointing from the front to the back of the vehicle Some floor heat will still be produced but most of the Alde s heated glycol fl...

Страница 49: ...atural byproduct of the combustion process and this heat is captured by the Alde system instead of being dissipated by the engine s radiator reducing the need to burn propane or use shore power In add...

Страница 50: ...he optional engine generator Do not operate the air conditioner while driving with the propane generator Your engine generator will provide enough electricity to operate it Refer to the air conditione...

Страница 51: ...ne jumping the coach batteries won t and will probably damage the inverter and other sensitive electronic components in your Roadtrek Do NOT attach jumper cables to the 6 volt coach batteries under th...

Страница 52: ...ek Inc Positive jumper point on passenger side of the engine Align the slots and push the red disc in to expose the contact Coach batteries and negative jumper attachment point brass stud protruding f...

Страница 53: ...0 volt household current from the battery bank Turn this switch on whenever you wish to use any 120 volt appliance such as the television or DVD player or want to plug one of your appliances into an e...

Страница 54: ...generator mounted on engine Your vehicle is equipped with an engine generator The engine generator is mounted on the vehicle engine and is operated by idling the vehicle engine If your coach batteries...

Страница 55: ...e an LED on plug indicating shore power is being supplied Shore Power The shore power connector is located on the driver s side just in front of the rear wheel See HOWTO Shore Power for location of th...

Страница 56: ...the power sofa in the rear and one near each of the second row captain s chairs Each have triple outlet panels with 120 volt 12 volt and USB plugs These outlets can be switched on and off at both the...

Страница 57: ...nd the sliding door and in front of the rear wheel there is an electrical outlet to power 120 volt lights or other appliances you may wish to use outdoors This outlet is GFCI protected and the breaker...

Страница 58: ...cabinets Touch Screen Controls Monitor panel location Touch screen main menu The touch screen panel allows you to monitor and control the different systems of your Roadtrek When the system is powered...

Страница 59: ...nual for specific instructions for this system Switches Below the Touch Screen Battery Disconnect The battery disconnect switch controls all 12 volt power to the appliances in the Roadtrek Turn this s...

Страница 60: ...extended position This switch is useful to keep the step stationary and extended while camping rather than have it extend and retract every time the door is opened and shut For safety reasons the ste...

Страница 61: ...Awning switch Awning Switch The rightmost switch extends and retracts the awning Each activation of the switch will power the awning motor for approximately three seconds Press the switch as often as...

Страница 62: ...reakers are labeled AC Breaker Panel Distribution panel location behind rearmost overhead cabinet door on drivers side 120VAC breakers and labels on the right Lift the distribution panel door up and l...

Страница 63: ...n panel in three vertical rows The left two columns of switches are three position switches automatic off manual For each three position rocker switch the center position is off no lights on the switc...

Страница 64: ...two position off on switches in the leftmost of the three columns the right position is off no lights on the switch and the left position one green light on the switch provides unswitched power to th...

Страница 65: ...0 volts because you reach the point of diminishing returns where further engine generator operation provides little additional charging Your batteries aren t 100 charged but it s not worth the extra...

Страница 66: ...fresh water gray water and black water tank levels of your vehicle The lighted display will turn itself off after an interval but can be reactivated by touching it again The propane indicators will s...

Страница 67: ...hen the battery voltage will come back up to normal with no load Press the top of the toggle switch to select Power Save Auto In this setting when you re not drawing 120 volt power the inverter will s...

Страница 68: ...Distribution Panel 65 2015 by Roadtrek Inc Inverter switch...

Страница 69: ...o not block air circulation in the area where the propane leak detector is located The detector runs on 12 volt power from the coach batteries which is supplied to the detector whenever the battery di...

Страница 70: ...ke Detector Smoke Alarm The smoke detector is located on the bulkhead across the front seating area It is powered by a commonly available 9 volt battery which needs periodic replacement Refer to the O...

Страница 71: ...to see that the needle on the dial is in the green range If not replace the fire extinguisher DO NOT test your fire extinguisher by discharging it total discharge time is 8 to 12 seconds so it will be...

Страница 72: ...m 24 000 miles Follow the tire rotation pattern for dual rear wheel models in your owner s manual Cargo Carrying Capacity See the information labels attached to the driver door post and the inside of...

Страница 73: ...ry Three Months Flush black water holding tank Use a hose or bucket to fill the tank through the toilet and dump Flush grey water holding tank Use a hose or bucket to fill the tank through the galley...

Страница 74: ...g brake system put the brake on and see if it will hold on a moderate hill If not get it repaired Check head lamp alignment shine your low beam headlights on a wall The light patterns should be the sa...

Страница 75: ...erating at full output Inspect the Alde coolant reservoir under the bathroom sink Fill with VW GS12 fluid if required At Least Once a Year Lubricate all door hinges locks and latches especially the ex...

Страница 76: ...and banana lever to lower spare tire carrier Red arrow points to special lug nuts which MUST be used on steel spare wheel The spare wheel is located on the driver side behind the rear storage door Th...

Страница 77: ...anana lever in the jack compartment Locate the 19 mm 3 4 inch wrench which came in the white box of Roadtrek accessories Roadtrek recommends you keep this in the glovebox when not in use so that it wi...

Страница 78: ...nuts 1 2 inch or so Hook the crosspiece channel on the other end of the banana lever to the bar across the spare tire carrier and push down on the jack handle Kneeling on the jack handle to secure it...

Страница 79: ...e vehicle using the jack and change the tire Follow the instructions in the Sprinter manual for proper use Secure the tire carrier by putting the flat tire in it using the banana lever and jack handle...

Страница 80: ...the Roadtrek upfits or the Sprinter Chassis For Roadtrek upfits contact your Roadtrek dealer For chassis related issues contact Mercedes service Advise the service writer that you have a Sprinter ext...

Страница 81: ...our vehicle including occupancy weight rating tire size inflation and so on refer to the sticker on the driver s side B pillar right side of the door frame near the latch This specification refers to...

Страница 82: ...gallons 79 liters Black water tank capacity 10 gallons 38 liters Battery type AGM maintenance free Battery Capacity 220 amp hours standard 440 amp hours optional Propane tank size 16 gallons 61 liters...

Страница 83: ...ial and workmanship on the portion manufactured by Roadtrek Motorhomes under normal use and service for six 6 years from date of purchase by the first Purchaser or the date the Motorhome was first put...

Страница 84: ...very Report is completed by the dealer for appliance adjustments door latch adjustments light bulbs fuses battery in the smoke detector and window screens After 90 days these items are considered part...

Страница 85: ...s which neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with motorhome manufactured by it Appliance Warranty The following are not initially warrante...

Страница 86: ...anty For diesel vehicles equipped with the underhood generator GU Option Roadtrek will warranty the performance of the Diesel Particle Filter for 6 years Contact Roadtrek directly for servicing instru...

Страница 87: ...hen you purchase your Roadtrek Roadtrek maintains a database of all units and correct information on the current owner will allow service personnel to identify the unit by owner name if this informati...

Страница 88: ...Registration 85 2015 by Roadtrek Inc References 1 mailto sales roadtrek com...

Страница 89: ...erhead cabinets Touch Screen Controls Monitor panel location Touch screen main menu The touch screen panel allows you to monitor and control the different systems of your Roadtrek When the system is p...

Страница 90: ...nd air conditioner controls in the rear of the cabin Climate menu Plumbing menu The Plumbing menu displays current fresh gray and black water tank levels The Power menu has at the top displays for cur...

Страница 91: ...abin interior Switches Below the Touch Screen Battery Disconnect The battery disconnect switch turns the coach battery power off and on When off it prevents your coach batteries from being drained whi...

Страница 92: ...level where they will power the relay Battery disconnect switch Generator switch Power Step Switch Your Roadtrek is equipped with a step that automatically extends when the side door is opened for eas...

Страница 93: ...h will power the awning motor for approximately three seconds Press the switch as often as needed to extend the awning to the position you prefer The top position of this switch two green indicator li...

Страница 94: ...is plug goes in only one way find the prong with the right angle L shaped on the cord end and on the socket and align them Once the plug is pushed in all the way turn it slightly clockwise to lock it...

Страница 95: ...s and campgrounds have AC power of various voltages and amperages available at each site The power will typically be in a pedestal with a cover that flips up If you cannot find your power pedestal or...

Страница 96: ...ame If in doubt check with campground personnel The pedestal will also typically have individual breakers for the 15A 30A and 50A services Many campgrounds turn off unused breakers so check that the b...

Страница 97: ...e appliance at a time you may need to turn off your air conditioner if you want to use the microwave for example If you exceed the current capacity of the receptacle you may pop the breakers in the pe...

Страница 98: ...necessary Campgrounds and municipalities vary greatly in supplied water pressure Before connecting to external water supplies make sure your Roadtrek is equipped with a pressure regulator If not purc...

Страница 99: ...d use it only for filling your tanks and connecting to city water View any hose lying around a campground with extreme skepticism especially it there s a wastewater dump nearby Large RVs use hoses to...

Страница 100: ...ity water connection Turn off the external water source Open a faucet to relieve the pressure in the system Failure to do so will not damage your vehicle but may result in an unexpected shower when yo...

Страница 101: ...Your vehicle is equipped with a gray holding tank and a black holding tank The gray tank holds the sink and shower water The black tank holds the toilet waste As a result the black tank is a lot nasti...

Страница 102: ...any remaining solids from the hose and the macerator You should dump both tanks in sequence if possible Dumping the tanks Side compartments Swivel the support to prop the access bay door open Open th...

Страница 103: ...ose Remove the waste water discharge hose from storage by pulling it straight out far enough to reach the dump Insert the waste water discharge hose outlet into the dump station waste receptacle Open...

Страница 104: ...ox that came with your Roadtrek there is a rubber doughnut which goes over the discharge nozzle and can be wedged into the waste receptacle to hold the waste water discharge hose in place Some RV park...

Страница 105: ...it around afterwards Open the black water tank gate valve by pulling the black handle out It will come out approximately three inches 8 cm and stop Press and hold the waste water pump button until the...

Страница 106: ...d about gallon of fresh water to the black tank While you re doing this add a packet of black holding tank chemicals to the tank Do not toss the packet into the toilet even if it claims to be dissolva...

Страница 107: ...n caught up in the blades Release the button to stop the pump Locate the manual waste water pump knob just to the right of the gray and black valve handles Push in on the knob and turn clockwise you w...

Страница 108: ...levision and the DVD player use 120 volt current so the inverter generator or shore power must be used Refer to the Electrical System for instructions on 120 volt AC power The TV and DVD are supplied...

Страница 109: ...ower available inverter on OR shore power plugged in OR generator running Turn on TV and DVD player Set the antenna cable TV selection in the TV menu to HDMI Cable TV To connect your Roadtrek to cable...

Страница 110: ...ypically sold as RG 59U or RG 6 with F type connectors The RG 6 is preferable but either will work Screw the cable onto the barrel connectors at each end Set the antenna cable TV selection in the TV m...

Страница 111: ...on propane on highways in tunnels on ferries and on bridges Please follow all local restrictions in all the jurisdictions along your trip Some bridges tunnels ferries require you to have your main sh...

Страница 112: ...tank shutoff valve when the vehicle is not in daily use Further you must close the shutoff valve when the vehicle is traveling Never operate any propane appliance while the vehicle is in motion The pr...

Страница 113: ...it is stowed in The hose has a yellow dustcap and an integral cutoff valve which is closed when the brass handle is across the line and open when the handle is parallel to the line This takeoff provi...

Страница 114: ...l the tank to 80 capacity The stop fill valve should automatically stop the filling process You may also see liquid propane spit out of the bleeder valve as the tank reaches the 80 fill level Stop fil...

Страница 115: ...e will shut down the propane system If you detect no propane flow and you have checked that you have propane in the tank shut off all appliances shut off the main valve and wait 10 minutes Slowly turn...

Страница 116: ...also contains many potential sources of ignition To reduce the danger of fire or explosion do not store gasoline or other flammable liquids inside your vehicle In a moving vehicle containers get tippe...

Страница 117: ...when using the TS Adventurous in subfreezing conditions This valve is in the Ottoman box on the passenger side The waste water system can also be used below freezing provided that you add RV antifree...

Страница 118: ...omfortable temperatures and the temperatures during the day are well above freezing above 40 deg F or above 4 deg C and the forecast is for temperatures just below freezing for a few hours at night wi...

Страница 119: ...damage to the waste water discharge pump and other waste water system components 1 Get one gallon of RV antifreeze DO NOT use automotive antifreeze RV antifreeze is non toxic and safe for use in RVs A...

Страница 120: ...n normal operating position 5 Trigger the Alde dump valve by opening the back doors removing the panel over the Alde unit and look on the left side for the Alde valve access hole Reach down into the h...

Страница 121: ...f RV antifreeze into the toilet and divide the other half gallon among the galley sink shower drain and bathroom sink drain Open the grey and black waste tank valves and operate the waste water discha...

Страница 122: ...mpressed air for winterizing Other methods of winterizing Roadtrek only recommends the winterizing method outlined above The TS Adventurous has a fresh water system unlike any other RV in production s...

Страница 123: ...door step Gravity fill on front passenger door post 1 1 Check to be sure the fresh water tank drain valve is closed then add the water bleach mixture to the fresh water tank through the gravity fill...

Страница 124: ...rine bleach halfway through the filling process Alde valve access Alde valve in dump position Reset the Alde dump valve by opening the back doors removing the panel over the Alde unit and look on the...

Страница 125: ...ight Drain the fresh water tank completely fill with clean water and run all faucets for 2 3 minutes each Run the hot water long enough to flush the chlorine water out of the 2 3 gallon Alde hot water...

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