Thor Motor Coach Class C, Руководство пользователя

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TV ANTENNA
To lubricate the elevating gear, apply a
liberal amount of silicone spray lubricant to
the elevating gear with the lift in the down
position. Run the lift up and down a few
times to distribute the lubricant over the
gears.
If rotating the antenna becomes difficult,
normal operation can be restored by
lubricating the bearing surface between the
rotating gear housing and the base plate.
Any spray type silicone lubricant may be
used.
Elevate the antenna and remove the set screw from the rotating gear housing (see illustration). Spray lubricant
into hole and around the edges of the gear housing. Rotate the gear housing until the lubricant coats the
bearing surfaces and the antenna rotates freely.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Make sure to check the operation of all exterior lights often. Check identification, clearance, turn signal, brake,
and backup lights to make sure they are working correctly. Replace burnt out bulbs as soon as possible.
head lamp Condensation
Condensation occurs when the air inside the lamp assembly, through atmospheric changes, reaches the “dew
point”. When this takes place, the moisture in the air within the lamp assembly condenses, creating a fine mist
or white fog on the inside surface of the lamp lens or chrome reflector surfaces. The head lamps are designed
to remove accumulated moisture vapor by expelling it through a vent system as the light warms up. The vent
system operates at all times, however it is most effective when the lamps are on and the vehicle is in motion.
Since most motor homes are parked for long periods of time, they have a greater chance of condensation
build-up.
Note:
Check head lamp regularly for condensed water drops (daily in high humidity areas).
If small drops of condensed water are noted, drive the motor home with head lamps “ON” or just turn “ON”
the head lamps. This will evaporate the condensed water drops and will avoid water being accumulated.
Depending on the size, shape and location of the lamp on the motor home, and the atmospheric conditions
occurring, the amount of time required to clear the lamp may vary.
Check the head lamp vent tubes, this will be a small rubber hose or plastic cap located on the back of the light,
make sure that they are free of dirt and the rubber is not cracked or dried out. If the vent tubes are clogged,
cracked or dried out the vent system will not work correctly, allowing condensation to build up in the lamp. If
the tube is cracked or dried out please replace it, replacement parts can be acquired from your motor home
Dealer.
head lamp Maintenance
Cleaning is the most effective maintenance that you can perform on your lights, dirt and road grime build up
can cut light output by 40% or more.
When cleaning your head lamps, please observe the following: do not rub them dry, and never use abrasives
or strong solvents. Remove dirt and contamination, such as insects, by soaking with shampoo and then rinsing
with plenty of water. Always use a de-icer spray to remove accumulated ice and snow; never use a scraper.