Pleasure-Way 2021.5 PLATEAU TS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...A 2021 5 2022 ASCENT TS Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...OR SERIOUS INJURY Overfilling the propane container can result in uncontrolled propane flow which can cause fire or explosion A properly filled container contains approximately 80 percent of its volu...

Page 3: ...swer any further questions about the operation of your motorhome and the appliances All reasonable precautions have been taken in the preparation of this manual We have been as accurate as possible at...

Page 4: ...Exterior 110 120 Volt Plug 08 Porch Light 09 Power Awning 09 Air Conditioner 09 Solar Panel Package 10 Fantastic Vent Fan 10 TV Antenna 10 Non Capped Sewer Vent Pipes 11 MAINTAINING YOUR MOTORHOME 12...

Page 5: ...g The DC 12 Volt System 35 Troubleshooting The AC Power 36 Chassis Battery 36 Chassis Battery Disconnect 36 Coach Batteries 38 Storage 38 Generator 39 AGS Easy Setup 41 AGS Manual Setup 42 MOTORHOME I...

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Page 7: ...ted Warranty as well as all other applicable warranties including but not limited to the warranty for the chassis tires batteries microwave television awning refrigerator stove fan toilet air conditio...

Page 8: ...motorhome components only if Pleasure Way deems it absolutely necessary to perform chassis warranty repairs Pleasure Way will not reimburse any costs in the removal and re installation of these compon...

Page 9: ...DITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR OR NORMAL PURPOSE QUALITY DURABILITY AND AGAINST LATENT DEFECTS ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED TO THE EXTENT IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE DISCL...

Page 10: ...or its components improper untimely or inadequate maintenance or service of the Motorhome and its components failure to follow instructions or maintenance outlined in the manuals supplied with the Mo...

Page 11: ...l loss including loss of wages or profits cost of rental vehicle cost of accommodations travel expenses including taxi bus air fares towing fuel meals telephone internet and any and all other miscella...

Page 12: ...his Limited Warranty For TWO 2 YEARS or 24 000 miles or 40 000 kilometers whichever comes first by the original retail purchaser from an authorized Pleasure Way dealer Ultraleather fabrics Propane lin...

Page 13: ...least once a year All Pleasure Way Motorhomes in Canada are CSA through QAI and CMVSS certified and may exceed the approved installation criteria All Pleasure Way Motorhomes in the United States are F...

Page 14: ...cate a low coach battery voltage FIRE EXTINGUISHER A 3 pound capacity fire extinguisher is provided and located at the side door main entrance for ease of accessibility from the interior or exterior W...

Page 15: ...re refueling your fuel tank or your propane system ensure that your vehicle and your main LP valve is shut off Ensure the appliances are shut off so ignition will not activate WARNING Even with the ma...

Page 16: ...must be in a full upright position EMERGENCY ESCAPE If the need to make an emergency escape from the interior of your motorhome arises all exterior doors are equipped with access latches Your choices...

Page 17: ...axle and Mercedes Benz Sprinter limitations as listed in the Mercedes Benz Sprinter manual The hitch tongue weight must be included in the loaded weight of the vehicle Length Bumper to Bumper 233 19 5...

Page 18: ...m 100 AH Life PO 4 Roof Vent Fan tastic Vent Fan Dometic FV8300LWUSF8 Soundbar Bose Solo 5 Antenna Winegard Rayzar RZ7535 APPLIANCES MANUFACTURER MODEL PLEASE NOTE Appliances and options may change wi...

Page 19: ...partment is located behind the driver s door entrance step This compartment gives ease of access to the gray and black dump handles as well as the sewer connection The sewer hose container is to the r...

Page 20: ...l door prior to opening the sliding side door FURNACE VENT Located in front of the driver side rear wheel next to the water heater this vent gives off the exhaust of the furnace NOTE Ensure this vent...

Page 21: ...f the touchscreen control panel CAUTION Never leave the awning extended when you are away from your motor home The seismic sensor will react to windy conditions however a sudden large gust of wind may...

Page 22: ...nels on the HOME or MECHANICAL page for more information see page 44 TV ANTENNA Located beside the awning on the passenger side near the front of the rooftop This antenna features a dome enclosure a b...

Page 23: ...Damage to the motorhome as a result of incorrect parking will not be covered under warranty When storing your Pleasure Way motorhome ensure all holding tanks are emptied and flushed the water system...

Page 24: ...ed from the fabric The frequency of cleaning will vary greatly depending upon the local outdoor environment in which the product is used Cushions should not remain wet or be covered as this will incre...

Page 25: ...t recommended while the motorhome is in motion Always wear your seat belt when the vehicle is in motion Only forward facing seats are equipped with seat belts There are only four designated seating ar...

Page 26: ...or 100 when the LP tank is 80 full NOTE Your LP gas appliances may not light on the first try There may be air in the LP gas lines that will dissipate as the gas pressurizes the lines Regulator WARNI...

Page 27: ...ve located in the driver side utility center BBQ QUICK CONNECT The BBQ quick connect is directly connected to the RV LP system It is equipped with it s own shut off valve black handle The quick connec...

Page 28: ...on the water heater switch inside the exterior water heater door 4 Turn the water heater switch to eco mode or comfort mode see the Truma manual to determine which is right for you 5 Start the water...

Page 29: ...button options and select TRUMA VARIOHEAT 4 The furnace fan will come on the furnace will auto ignite and cycle through the fan and heating process The furnace will maintain the desired temperature se...

Page 30: ...n To disconnect the city water system first turn off the water source then open a faucet to relieve some of the pressure in the lines and then unhook the water line NOTE It is advisable to use a water...

Page 31: ...compartment 5 Deodorize the empty tank by adding one US gal of water and mixed with commercial holding tank deodorizer through the tank NOTE If the black water holding tank is allowed to overfill the...

Page 32: ...e are no leaks at the inlet fitting and filter if air is leaking into inlet fittings tighten fittings or apply clamps as necessary the inline flow filter is clean If the water pressure drops ensure th...

Page 33: ...k the toilet flange nuts and tighten them if necessary POOR FLUSH PRESSURE the lever must be held fully down during the flush An adequate flush should be obtained within 2 to 3 seconds If the problem...

Page 34: ...the microwave GREEN display will turn to RED and the microwave will be shut OFF Once the amperage draw from the cooktop drops below the threshold the microwave will return to green and the microwave...

Page 35: ...he water line Open the valve that is located where the blue line coming up from the bottom and the red line coming down from the top are connected 5 Open the exterior door to the Truma water heater Tu...

Page 36: ...xic RV antifreeze through all of your fresh water lines NOTE Siphon hose consists of 40 of clear tubing with a fitting to attach to the water pump The fitting can be purchased through an RV dealer 8 O...

Page 37: ...possible to avoid flat spotting of the vehicle tires The lithium batteries should not be charged if the battery thermostat is reading below freezing 32 F or 0 C If the interior of the coach is below...

Page 38: ...0 watt Xantrex Freedom XC Inverter Charger The charging portion of the Freedom XC is set to LFP to charge the lithium ion phosphate batteries The Pure sine wave inverter charger takes the 12 volt or D...

Page 39: ...style plug NOTE Most RV parks are equipped with 30 amp outlets Remember to always attach the power cord to your coach first and then to the power source WARNING Ensure the power source for your vehicl...

Page 40: ...inverter will be limited by the state of charge of the coach batteries and amperage draw from individual appliances A built in automatic transfer switch allows the coach to receive power from only on...

Page 41: ...displayed on the LCD screen For a list of error codes see Warning Messages on page 64 flashing red Indicates a Warning condition and is accompanied by an error code and a sounding alarm For a list of...

Page 42: ...wered to test or reset the GFCI Check the GFCI for the individual appliance or plug outlets if the appliance is not operational AC ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL Your motorhome is equipped with an AC d...

Page 43: ...RRENT SENSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 J3 HC OUTPUTS CURRENT SENSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J5 SWITCH INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 J13 LPG OTHER INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 J16 AIRCON CAN NETWORK 1 2 3 4 NET...

Page 44: ...inside the drive side ottoman Remove the cover panel to access This breaker will disconnect the coach battery feed to the generator 80 AMP INPUT AND OUTPUT BREAKERS FOR THE MASTERVOLT DC DC CHARGER Th...

Page 45: ...or and solar panels When the switch is OFF the coach batteries will NOT charge from the engine alternator and solar panels This disconnect switch is used for shipping storage and freezing conditions T...

Page 46: ...y given time It takes into consideration gain from the solar panel and other items that may be charging your batteries BATTERY METER This battery voltage is for the coach batteries the battery voltage...

Page 47: ...the automatic transfer switch there is a set of points that are spring loaded On occasion these points will not make proper contact Two methods to see if the automatic transfer switch is working prope...

Page 48: ...hassis battery CHASSIS BATTERY DISCONNECT This disconnect is located next to the gas pedal in the driver cabin To disconnect the chassis battery press the red tab and remove the battery cable from the...

Page 49: ...omatically provides Short circuit protection Low voltage protection Cell balancing Overcharge protection Temperature protection INVERTER DC CHARGING SYSTEM SOLAR PANEL CHARGING SYSTEM Alternator 80 Am...

Page 50: ...teries must have High Low voltage protection Short circuit protection Over current protection and High temperature protection You must not replace original lithium batteries with Lead Acid Gel or AGM...

Page 51: ...into shore power or if you are in an area where running the generator is prohibited WARNING Ensure all windows and doors are closed on the vehicle while operating your generator This will eliminate ge...

Page 52: ...page will enable you to set the parameters for RUN TIME for the air conditioner settings Once the air conditioner has brought the coach down to the chosen temperature and cycled off the generator shou...

Page 53: ...em air conditioning the appliance must be selected on the HOME page the temperature must be selected and set on the HOME page and the fan on the HOME page should be set to FAN AUTO START TRIGGERS Sele...

Page 54: ...ge 21 REFRIGERATOR Your vehicle is equipped with a Norcold 12V DC fridge freezer Please refer to the fridge manual included with your vehicle for more information for more information see page 22 FURN...

Page 55: ...Choose A C on the touch screen control panel set the chosen temperature and the fan speed for your comfort If you wish for the A C to cycle on and off choose auto for the fan speed By choosing fan lo...

Page 56: ...r your touchscreen manual for further information Your vehicle can be equipped with 100 watt to 200 watt Carmanah solar panel package located on the center of the roof The Go Power solar panel info is...

Page 57: ...efer to the manufacturer s operating instructions for further information Your motorhome is equipped with TV and Blu ray DVD components You will find these located in the entertainment center These tw...

Page 58: ...V or TV remote select HDMI 1 Insert a DVD or Blu ray disc and allow the disc to load and press play FOR 120 VOLT OR A C OPERATION When using a generator or shore power the inverter will switch to grid...

Page 59: ...is held in place with the visors BED LAYOUT 1 Adjust the sofa position by pressing the EXTEND or RETRACT button on your touchscreen control panel above the TV The SOFA settings are under the MECHANIC...

Page 60: ...r the passenger seat The jack and jack tools are provided by Mercedes Benz Please refer to the Mercedes Benz owner s manual for jacking locations NOTE There is no spare tire included with this vehicle...

Page 61: ...ntioned above to avoid flat tires and other types of tire failure you should maintain proper tire pressure observe tire and vehicle load limits avoid road hazards and regularly inspect your tires FIND...

Page 62: ...re valve stem with the edge of your tire gauge until you get to the correct pressure 4 If the tire pressure is too low note the difference between the measured tire pressure and the correct tire press...

Page 63: ...rtification and in case of a recall UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING SYSTEM UTQGS To help consumers compare a passenger car tire s treadwear rate traction performance and temperature resistance the federa...

Page 64: ...me mud and snow capability SPEED RATING The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time The ratings range from 99 miles per hour mph to 186 mph...

Page 65: ...combination can cause heat build up and possible tire failure From highest to lowest a tire s resistance to heat is graded as A B or C Tires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on...

Page 66: ...has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause you injury or death you should contact Pleasure Way immediately PLEASURE WAY CONTACT INFORMATION To contact Pleasure Way you may call us toll fre...

Page 67: ...55 MAINTENANCE LOG MODEL YEAR VIN DATE PURCHASED DATE WORK PERFORMED BY MILEAGE NOTES...

Page 68: ...56 302 PORTAGE AVENUE SASKATOON SK CANADA S7J 4C6 TEL 800 364 0189 FAX 306 934 7085 WWW PLEASUREWAY COM...