Pleasure-Way PLATEAU FL 2020, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...1 2020 PLATEAU TS FL Mercedes Benz Sprinter 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: ...icle After reading this manual be sure to keep it in the motorhome as a reference Your Pleasure Way dealer will be glad to answer any further questions about the operation of your motorhome and the ap...

Page 4: ...r 12 Exterior Shower 12 Fridge Vents 12 Fresh Water Holding Tank Fill 12 Furnace Vent 12 Exterior 110 120 volt Plug 13 Porch Light 13 Power Awning 14 Non Capped Sewer Vent Pipes 15 MAINTAINING YOUR MO...

Page 5: ...Touchscreen Control Panel 38 Troubleshooting The DC 12 Volt System 39 Troubleshooting The AC Power 40 Chassis Battery 40 Chassis Battery Disconnect 40 Coach Batteries 43 Generator 44 Automatic Genera...

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Page 7: ...e Pleasure Way and OEM manuals provided Regular and proper maintenance will help prevent conditions arising from neglect that are not covered under warranty WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS Pleasure...

Page 8: ...tine maintenance Items that are working as designed but which you are unhappy with because of the design or function Damages caused by but not limited to hail tornadoes lighting floods earthquakes hur...

Page 9: ...ior painted surfaces This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and all other obligations or liabilities for alleged representation or negligence Pleasure Way Indu...

Page 10: ...mburse any claims for work done on any components or appliances that are covered under their respective manufacturer s warranties These warranties must be claimed through the manufacturer of the appli...

Page 11: ...h battery at 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...

Page 12: ...his detector will detect liquid propane gas carbon monoxide and other gases that are heavier than air The detector is powered by the coach batteries and will only operate when the 12 volt battery disc...

Page 13: ...AS FUEL CYLINDER The propane tank valve must be closed and all pilot lights and appliances along with their igniters must be turned OFF during refueling of the motor fuel and or the propane fuel tank...

Page 14: ...belts fastened while the vehicle is in motion If the power sofa is occupied while the vehicle is in motion the sofa must be in a full upright position EMERGENCY ESCAPE If the need to make an emergenc...

Page 15: ...o the towing capacity up to the Mercedes Benz hitch rating rear axle and Mercedes Benz Sprinter limit ations as listed in the Mercedes Benz Sprinter manual The hitch tongue weight must be included in...

Page 16: ...n Microwave High Pointe EC028BMR Air Conditioner Dometic 640312CXX1CO Air Conditioner Lower Dometic 3310742 014 Cook Top SMEV Dometic P18022 Water Pump Shurflo 4008 101 A65 Water Heater Truma AquaGo C...

Page 17: ...compartment is located behind the driver s door entrance step This compartment gives ease of access to the grey and black dump handles as well as the sewer connection The sewer hose container is to th...

Page 18: ...side rear wheel next to the water heater this vent gives off the exhaust of the furnace NOTE Ensure this vent is free and clear of obstructions at all times CAUTION This surface may be hot when furnac...

Page 19: ...ated on the extension rail of the awning This light strip is controlled by the lighting page of the touchscreen control panel CAUTION Never leave the awning extended when you are away from your motor...

Page 20: ...nna booster is located in the cabinet above the TV TS or on the front TV cabinet FL for more information see page 50 NON CAPPED SEWER VENT PIPES Located on the diver side of the roof above the bathroo...

Page 21: ...m benefits from your unit The life and performance of each component depends upon proper use operation and maintenance With a regular maintenance schedule you should be able to identify any components...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...in DC mode Use of any other appliance is not 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 bel...

Page 24: ...y There may be air in the LP gas lines that will dissipate as the gas pressurizes the lines Regulator WARNING Do not bring or store LP gas containers gasoline or other flammable liquids inside the veh...

Page 25: ...connected to the RV LP system It is equipped with it s own shut off valve black handle The quick connect is a regulated low pressure LP line that is supplied from the onboard LP tank The BBQ quick con...

Page 26: ...cturer s operating instructions for further information Your vehicle is equipped with a 16 000 BTU Atwood LP gas Auto Ignition Furnace The furnace is located near the floor below the fridge The thermo...

Page 27: ...gas switch 3 Turn 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...

Page 28: ...3 hours 3 The Auto mode is recommended when the vehicle is operating off of a 110 120 volt power source shore power or generator The fridge will default to 110 120 volt power and then attempt to ligh...

Page 29: ...uld make sure that the water pump switch is turned OFF and that all water faucets are CLOSED 1 Open the driver side utility center 2 Remove the insert from the city water connection 3 Attach a garden...

Page 30: ...se may be left running into the toilet with the valve open to further rinse the tank and sewer hose 4 Close the termination valves and replace the cap Rinse and replace your sewer hose back in its com...

Page 31: ...battery is not run down the faucets and connections are free of leaks If the pump runs when there is no apparent demand for water ensure that there is water in the holding tank all faucets and fixtur...

Page 32: ...fer to the manufacturer s installation instructions If the leak is at the toilet flange area where the toilet mounts to the floor check the toilet flange nuts and tighten them if necessary Poor flush...

Page 33: ...e center line to the closed position The handle is closed when it is turned 90 degrees to the water line Open the valve that is located where the blue line coming up from the bottom and the red line c...

Page 34: ...hot and the cold sides Open the toilet valve and allow antifreeze to flow into the toilet bowl Turn off the water pump and disconnect the siphon hose Reattach the original fresh water supply fitting 9...

Page 35: ...l help the batteries warm up faster It is recommended that the fridge door be left slightly open to allow air to circulate through the fridge cabinet during a storage period It is recommended that the...

Page 36: ...th a Pure sine wave 2000 watt Xantrex Freedom XC Inverter Charger The charging portion of the Freedom XC is set to LFP to charge the coach batteries The freedom XC also converts 110 volt into 12 volt...

Page 37: ...the plug into a 15 amp style plug or a 50 amp style plug WARNING Ensure the power source for your vehicle is a 110 120 volt power source A higher voltage or lower voltage outlet could do damage to you...

Page 38: ...ugged into 110 120 volt power or while running the generator The inverter will be limited by the state of charge of the coach batteries and amperage draw from individual appliances A built in automati...

Page 39: ...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 error code...

Page 40: ...above the Blu ray player FL in the closet above the closet rod FL TS NOTE The circuits must be powered to test or reset the GFCI Check the GFCI for the individual appliance or plug outlets if the app...

Page 41: ...aker disconnects coach battery input to the DC load center 80 AMP GENERATOR BREAKER Located next to the DC load center inside the driver side ottoman Remove the cover panel to access This breaker will...

Page 42: ...Constant 45 9 1 Roof Vent Fan 10 Constant 46 9 2 Awning 15 Constant 47 9 3 Water Heater 8 Constant 48 9 4 Furnace 15 FORD 10 Constant 49 14 1 Power Sofa Extend 15 PTC Fuse 50 14 2 Power Sofa Retract...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 will vary depending o...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...discharging while voltage for a lead acid battery decreases A lithium battery can use 100 of its storage capability measured as Amp Hour Ah while a lead acid battery typically only uses 50 Lithium bat...

Page 47: ...Charger Input Breaker Mastervolt DC to DC Charger 80 Amp Charger Output Breaker Charge Line Disconnect red key Battery Stint Fuse Coach Batteries Shore Power or Generator Automatic Transfer Switch Dis...

Page 48: ...ent 100A 4 Cut off voltage 10V 5 Max dischaging current 100A 6 Peak discharging current 350A 8s Do Not Dis WARNING AS MULTIPLE 12V SOURCES EXIST IN YOUR VEHICLE ALL 12V SOURCES MUST BE TURNED OFF BEFO...

Page 49: ...ce your electrical consumption as you have a limited number of watts amps available The hour meter for your generator is located on the touchscreen control panel above the GEN STOP button If the gener...

Page 50: ...ir conditioning or heating the appliance must be selected on the main screen the temperature must be selected and set on the main screen and the fan on the main screen should be set to FAN AUTO Select...

Page 51: ...e allowed to run Select the box above the FINISH button to enable or disable a battery top up just before the system goes into quiet time settings Touch FINISH to complete the programing for easy set...

Page 52: ...three way two door fridge freezer LP gas AC DC for more information see page 22 FURNACE Your vehicle is equipped with a 16 000 BTU Atwood LP gas Auto Ignition Furnace The furnace is located near the...

Page 53: ...help avoid condenser freeze up FAN TASTIC VENT FAN Please refer to the manufacturer s operating instructions for further information Located on the roof near the shower skylight the fan assists in ex...

Page 54: ...teries as this is the closest charge cycle to the lithium charge system The solar panels will charge the coach batteries even when the 12 volt battery disconnect switch is in the OFF position To preve...

Page 55: ...center These components are powered by a 110 volt power source inverter shore power or generator COMPONENTS 1 24 Smart LED TV 2 Blu ray DVD player 3 Bose Solo 5 soundbar w Bluetooth 4 Antenna with boo...

Page 56: ...5 For Cable TV connect a cable extension cord from the cable hookup in the component compartment to the park cable outlet Turn the TV antenna booster off Follow step 4 for auto programing 6 For Blu r...

Page 57: ...height and location ensure the locking handles are locked in place while the table is in use The Plateau FL has an additional mounting bracket in the cab area behind the driver seat BED LAYOUT 1 Adjus...

Page 58: ...es Benz owner s manual for jacking locations The chrome wheel cover can be removed by prying the chrome insert away from the outer rim of the tire For Alcoa aluminum wheels remove the chrome stud cove...

Page 59: ...e failure SAFETY FIRST BASIC TIRE MAINTENANCE Properly maintained tires improve the steering stopping traction and load carrying capability of your vehicle Under inflated tires and overloaded vehicles...

Page 60: ...the maximum permissible inflation pressure on the tire sidewall This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions CHECKING TIRE PRE...

Page 61: ...tain tire safety purchase new tires that are the same size as the vehicle s original tires or another size recommended by the manufacturer Look at the tire information placard the owner s manual or th...

Page 62: ...federal government requires tire manufacturers to grade tires in these three areas This grading system known as the Uniform Tire Quality Grading System provides guidelines for making relative compari...

Page 63: ...te You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by law M S The M S or M S indicates that the tire has some mud and snow capability Most radial tires have these markings he...

Page 64: ...ture Letter This letter indicates a tire s resistance to heat The temperature grade is for a tire that is inflated properly and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading eithe...

Page 65: ...59 MAINTENANCE LOG MODEL YEAR VIN DATE PURCHASED DATE WORK PERFORMED BY MILEAGE NOTES...

Page 66: ...60 DATE WORK PERFORMED BY MILEAGE NOTES...

Page 67: ...61 DATE WORK PERFORMED BY MILEAGE NOTES...

Page 68: ...62 302 PORTAGE AVENUE SASKATOON SK CANADA S7J 4C6 TEL 800 364 0189 FAX 306 934 7085 WWW PLEASUREWAY COM...