Fleetwood 2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE, User Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual 2009 American Coach 07 2007 American Coach Manual Printed in USA Revised 12 2007...

Page 2: ...twood has designed its recreational vehicles for a variety of customer uses Each vehicle features optimal seating sleeping storage and fluid capacities The user is responsible for selecting the proper...

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Page 4: ...ls 04 6 Shifter Selector Side Pod 04 7 Deep Snow and Mud Switch If Equipped 04 8 Living with Your Motor Home 04 8 Plumbing System and Holding Tanks 04 8 Draining the Holding Tanks 04 8 Electrical Syst...

Page 5: ...h Built in Table If Equipped 06 5 Dinette Conversion with Free Standing Table If Equipped 06 5 Sofa Conversion If Equipped 06 5 Sleeper Sofa Conversion If Equipped 06 6 Free Standing Furniture If Equi...

Page 6: ...s 08 7 PROPANE SYSTEM 09 1 Propane Safety Precautions 09 1 System Components 09 2 Hoses 09 2 Propane Regulator 09 2 Using Propane System at Low Temperatures 09 2 Filling Propane Tanks 09 3 Propane Sys...

Page 7: ...11 4 Wood Floor If Equipped 11 4 Tile Floor If Equipped 11 5 Engine Access 11 5 Generator Filters 11 5 Acrylic Assist Handles If Equipped 11 5 Windshield Wipers and Washers 11 5 Maintenance Guideline...

Page 8: ...er s Information Package and the motor home Chassis Operator s Owner s Guide Manual This information out lines important areas of operation and mainte nance for you to follow for safe trouble free ser...

Page 9: ...ontin uing safety and comfort depend on it This man ual includes a section outlining maintenance intervals If you follow the maintenance guide lines you will minimize the possibility of fail ure of an...

Page 10: ...and adjusted if necessary To help pre vent uneven tire wear check the front end align ment periodically Please note that front end alignment after retail delivery is the owner s responsibility and is...

Page 11: ...e influence of any controlled substance or are taking any medication or drugs that may impair your sight hearing judgment or coor dination Pull off the road and park in a safe area until you can drive...

Page 12: ...level ground State laws in the United States and provin cial laws in Canada vary concerning tow ing equipment requirements and limits Check the laws in the areas where you anticipate traveling Alterat...

Page 13: ...er such as engine performance braking performance vehicle location vehicle speed and occupant seat belt use or other data The data stored in the electronic modules may be retrieved by authorized parti...

Page 14: ...s all of which are covered by the sepa rate warranties of the respective manufac turers of these components 2 Defects caused by or related to a Abuse misuse negligence or accident b Failure to comply...

Page 15: ...dealer or other authorized dealer giving sufficient information to resolve the matter Written notice of defects must be given to the selling dealer or manufacturer within thirty 30 days of discovery...

Page 16: ...ana 46733 Please include the brand name and serial number of your motor home The serial number is located on the identification tag on your warranty card 4 If you wish to call for assistance please us...

Page 17: ...ufacturer Please read this section carefully You will be better informed in case you have a warranty related problem and your dealer will be better able to get you on the road again REPORTING SAFETY D...

Page 18: ...ardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury indicates a potent...

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Page 20: ...V Cabinet D Under Desk F Corner Cabinet in hallway All Other models Hallway CAUTION Before relamping disconnect power source by remov ing fuse or placing circuit breaker and control switch in OFF posi...

Page 21: ...American Allegiance Information 04 2 DRIVER S CONTROLS...

Page 22: ...6 Speedometer 17 Engine Volt Meter 18 Rear Brake Air Pressure Gauge 19 Smart Steering Wheel 20 Back up monitor Radio Satellite Radio 22 Power Sun Visor Switch Passenger 23 Engine Ignition Switch 24 Pa...

Page 23: ...04 4 Eagle and Tradition Information 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DRIVER S CONTROLS...

Page 24: ...r Sun Visor Switches 17 Blank 18 Docking Lights 19 Hood Light Switch 20 Dome Light Switch 21 Radio Switch 22 Blank 23 Generator Start Switch 24 Passenger Power Sun Visor Switch 25 Generator Hour Meter...

Page 25: ...8 Docking Lights Switch 19 Hood Light Switch Chassis and Generator Engine Areas 20 Dome Light Switch 21 Radio Switch 22 Blank 23 Generator Start Switch 24 Passenger Power Sun Visor Switch 25 Driver Sh...

Page 26: ...9 Driver 1 Switch 40 Leveling jacks Control Panel w Air Dump 41 Air Horn Switch 42 Automatic Traction Control Switch 43 Tag Axle Dump Switch 44 Engine Brake Selector Switch HI LOW 45 Engine Brake Swit...

Page 27: ...h the wheels pointing straight ahead Failure to wait until the leveling system is fully inflated may result to damage to the fiberglass wheel well skirt or damage PLUMBING SYSTEMS AND HOLDING TANKS DR...

Page 28: ...ystem instructions in the next section if your recreational vehicle is so equipped 6 Remove out the sewer hose and cap the outlet 7 Rinse out the sewer hose with fresh water and remove the sewer hose...

Page 29: ...verse gear is selected Automatically display door side camera on the monitor when right turn signal is active Automatically display road side camera on the monitor when left turn signal is active The...

Page 30: ...motor home manufacturer as the maximum allow able loaded weight of this motor home with its towed trailer or towed vehicle Towing and braking capacities may be different Refer to Fleetwood and the ch...

Page 31: ...xceed Maximum Tongue Weight as listed on the carrying capacity label Heavier tongue weights can change your vehicle s handling and response can cause a vehicle to crash and will restrict your coverage...

Page 32: ...r some of the trailer tongue weight to both motor home axles A weight carrying hitch head assembly does not use spring bars All of the tongue weight of the trailer bears down on the hitch assembly whi...

Page 33: ...ceiver It is a 7 position connector wired as follows Please note this connector provides separate positions for the two turn signals and brake lights This is necessary for the towed vehicles that have...

Page 34: ...is the maximum loaded weight of a trailer or car this motor home with equipped hitch has been designed to tow GTW cannot be increased by changing the receiver hitch MTW Maximum Tongue Weight is the ma...

Page 35: ...your motor home so that the front axle is loaded to at least 80 of the front GAWR How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home Refer to your local telephone directory to find a public weigh station The followi...

Page 36: ...components tires wheels brakes springs etc on the heavier side could be overloaded even though the total axle load is within the GAWR It is important to redistribute the load to avoid component failu...

Page 37: ...proper inflation pressures recommended for single and dual axles equipped Always inflate each axle set to the tire with the higher of the side to side loads WEIGHING YOUR TANDEM AXLE MOTOR HOME To Ob...

Page 38: ...ips WEIGHING YOUR TANDEM AXLE MOTOR HOME To Obtain Individual Wheel Positions Weights One Side Scale Weight _____________ lbs Step 2c Calculate Other _____________ lbs Side Weight Step 1d 2c Tire Load...

Page 39: ...t be monitored Properly inflated and maintained tires also contribute to overall motor home sta bility and safety Refer to the tire section in your Chassis Operator s Owner s Guide Manual or any tire...

Page 40: ...icle s actual weights Underinflation When an underinflated tire is run at normal high way speeds it flexes too much and builds up heat This heat damages the inner liner casing and outer sidewall of th...

Page 41: ...pment Tires supplied by various manufac turers of the same size and rating may not have the same weight carrying capacity and maxi mum cold inflation pressures Consult your tire dealer The original eq...

Page 42: ...ard or if your vehicle receives an impact the lap and shoulder belt locks and prevents you from moving To fasten the belt pull the lap shoulder belt from the retractor so that the shoulder portion of...

Page 43: ...uld be upright for use with child safety seats Any objects in close proximity which may come into contact with the child in the event of an accident or sudden stop should be removed Child Seat Tethers...

Page 44: ...e is large and heavy You may have to adjust or learn new driving techniques to safely operate your motor home Downhill driving puts extra strain on many dri vetrain components of your motor home The b...

Page 45: ...s and always operate in the proper transmission range Downshift on hills to avoid overheating or undue engine loads Downshift when descending grades Engine compression and friction will help con trol...

Page 46: ...re replace lost or damaged fuel fill caps with caps of the same design which are available from your Fleetwood motor home dealer Clean up fuel spills immediately Fuel spilled on the motor home could d...

Page 47: ...dicates that the fan is doing what it is supposed to do This noise is not a defect in the fan or the transmission EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT Your motor home engine has been designed to conform to Federal and...

Page 48: ...ble instructions Contact the chassis assistance cen ter prior to calling a tow company to receive tow instructions and possible assistance with coordi nating the tow To prepare your motor home for tow...

Page 49: ...rs It is important to have the proper wind shield washer solution to maintain your system in good operating order CAUTION The air brake system and air suspension system may require recharging with air...

Page 50: ...r s Information Package for details on maintenance and lubrication Ignition Overdrive Step Switch Switch Position Position Position Action OFF OFF Step extends and retracts with the opening and closin...

Page 51: ...ains complete instructions for opening and closing the awning as well as maintenance and care instructions WINDOWS Windows in your motor home are either slider or torque pane type Open slider windows...

Page 52: ...optional power sun visors The driver s control panel contains controls for the up down opera tion of the left center and right driver mid and passenger sun visors The visors provide relief from glare...

Page 53: ...Pull on the cabinet door handle to open Overhead doors have supports to hold them open These drawers have a catch along the edge of the drawer Pull the drawer handle to open It is recommended that cab...

Page 54: ...pports 4 Lower table top to the dinette frame to complete the bed base 5 Slide seat and back cushion into place over the bed base The under seat storage may be reached by raising the cushion platform...

Page 55: ...eling be sure to attach the hold back latch to keep them from sliding back and forth Interior Lighting Both decorative and utility style 12 volt light ing fixtures may be used in your motor home Utili...

Page 56: ...into the air In cold weather this moisture may become visi ble as condensation Condensation happens naturally Just as mois ture collects on the outside of a glass of cold water during humid weather m...

Page 57: ...ds of water is released into the air Humidifiers Humidifiers are designed to put moisture into dry air up to two pounds per hour So in a 24 hour period an uncontrolled humidifier can put almost 50 pou...

Page 58: ...densation 3 Do not tape windows or doors closed This will prevent any air movement and will make the condensation problem worse 4 Ventilate closets and cabinets During use in cold weather leave cabine...

Page 59: ...can be controlled By minimizing inte rior sources of moisture an RV owner can reduce or prevent mold growth However if optimal growth conditions persist mold can develop within 24 to 48 hours Moistur...

Page 60: ...ation and warnings found on these pages may also be found in other chapters of this Owner s Manual Please see the Propane System and Appliances chapters for other safety and operating information FIRE...

Page 61: ...Just as in your home included below are some common sense tips to help prevent a fire inci dent from occurring Never leave unattended food cooking on the stove or in the oven Never smoke in bed or le...

Page 62: ...or home has been in storage before each trip and at least once a week during use The smoke detector alarm should never be dis abled due to nuisance or false alarm from cook ing smoke a dusty furnace e...

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Page 64: ...h the other end of the potable water hose to city water connection located on the motor home Make sure all connections are tight 4 Turn on the RV park city water supply Open all faucets inside the mot...

Page 65: ...concern The water flow will become steady when all air is bled from the water lines Water Pump Filter Dirt mineral scale and organic matter are filtered out of the fresh water system by an in line wat...

Page 66: ...tem reducing the possibility of contamination of the water supply When the faucet is in the OFF position with the shower hose held above the faucet water will drain out of the vacuum breaker This drai...

Page 67: ...d vented to prevent waste gases from backing up into the RV The drain plumbing is made of plastic and is durable and resistant to most chemicals All drain plumbing except the toilet connection ter min...

Page 68: ...ull and then drain into the sewage system The holding tank drain valve outlet is to be used with a removable termination fitting that locks onto the outlet with a clockwise twist Clamp the sewer drain...

Page 69: ...knife valve and replace the termination cap Rinse out the sewer hose with fresh water and remove the sewer hose from the dump station If you are parked at a site with a semiperma nent sewer hookup kee...

Page 70: ...odorant chem ical approved for septic tank systems in the black water holding tank These chemicals aid the breakdown of solid wastes and make the system much more pleasant to use Do not put facial tis...

Page 71: ...s depending on product Seriously clogged P traps may require disas sembly Be careful not to overtighten when reassembling Do not use harsh household drain cleaners Do not use motorized drain augers So...

Page 72: ...locations of breaker and fuse panels used in your RV FLEETWOOD 12 VOLT HOUSE AND AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM This system generally includes all 12 volt interior lighting fixtures outlets fresh water pump satel...

Page 73: ...on top of the battery is normal acid neutralization Avoid getting the soda solution in the battery 3 Dry the cables and terminals 4 Do not use grease on the bare metal inside the cable terminals to pr...

Page 74: ...ry selection Auxiliary Start System If Equipped You can use the Auxiliary Start System to start the chassis engine or the generator with the house batteries if the chassis batteries are dis charged To...

Page 75: ...le on the road Power Converter The converter will automatically supply 12 volt DC power when your motor home is operating on 120 volt from the generator or a public utility It also charges the coach a...

Page 76: ...Equipped Fuel is provided from a dedicated Propane tank Generator Operations To start the generator 1 Push the control switch to its START position and hold it there while the status indicator light...

Page 77: ...ing system Check and maintain the coolant level at the coolant recovery container located on the front of the generator WARNING Do not place flammable material or store any other materials in the gene...

Page 78: ...ng of local time when traveling Power Cord Reel If Equipped The power cord reel allows you to conveniently extend and retract the power cord shore cord where 120 volt AC service is available Your Owne...

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Page 80: ...plosive Use proper handling lighting and ventilating procedures WARNING IF YOU SMELL PROPANE 1 Extinguish any open flames pilot lights and all smoking materials 2 Do not touch electrical switches 3 Sh...

Page 81: ...liances may continue to spark when Propane is turned off at the container 7 Do not fill Propane containers to more than 80 capacity Overfilling can result in uncontrolled Propane flow which can cause...

Page 82: ...C system in your motor home A green light on the detector alarm front panel indicates that the detector alarm has power Test the leak detector alarm each time the motor home is relocated and set up fo...

Page 83: ...on the range The other appliances will then light more quickly The first time the furnace or oven is operated paints and oils used in its manufacture may gen erate some smoke and fumes If this occurs...

Page 84: ...motor home is parked make sure it is level If it is not level the refrig erant will not circulate cooling action will stop and the refrigeration system may be damaged The refrigerator uses the absorpt...

Page 85: ...provides easy engine start up when cold weather conditions exist RANGE The Propane oven and burners are operated with Propane The basic operation is the same as the range in your home This warning lab...

Page 86: ...preven tive maintenance requirements Remember that air conditioners use a large portion of your available electric power Experience has shown that some RV parks may experience reduced power low volta...

Page 87: ...red by 120 volt AC power and will only operate when connected A wall receptacle for the microwave is located in the overhead cabinet adjacent to the microwave cabinet WASHER DRYER READY OPTION If your...

Page 88: ...can take the form of chalking fading and yellowing The best insurance against these effects is routine maintenance If the finish is not washed and waxed thoroughly the surface can deteriorate rapidly...

Page 89: ...ge may occur if the mask is left on while wet for long periods of time Never store your coach with the front end mask attached The mask is designed for use while traveling Always keep your front end m...

Page 90: ...ling Void or missing sealant If you find any of the above defects 1 Clean all areas to be resealed with an appropriate cleaner and clean rags 2 Make sure that all areas to be resealed are absolutely d...

Page 91: ...e Holes drilled in the sidewall may cause damage and may affect portions of your warranty Interior If you want to attach items to the inte rior walls YOU MUST USE RIVETS The rivets can be installed wi...

Page 92: ...tar removers are petroleum based Wash Assembly with MILD SOAP AND WATER ONLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WASHER Your motor home is equipped with windshield wipers that are located on the upper front cap Having...

Page 93: ...ane system and cause internal condensation issues Full timing can cause extra wear and tear to your RV simply from continuous usage and or exten sive miles driven If you are a full timer or using your...

Page 94: ...and GFI receptacles Complete Propane pressure check and system check Service appliances and equipment refrigerator roof air conditioner furnace generator etc Inspect generator exhaust system Inspect...

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Page 96: ...n this manual 10 Turn off water pump and water heater switches 11 Turn off Propane at tank valve 12 Turn off refrigerator s and furnace s 13 Turn off range and oven burner valves and pilot valves if e...

Page 97: ...stabilizers should be added whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 60 days Follow the additive manfac turer s instructions Operate the vehicle regu larly during the storage period to mix...

Page 98: ...rom ALL plumbing fixtures has been drained 13 Close holding tank drain valves 14 Pour approximately five gallons of approved non toxic antifreeze into the fresh water tank 15 Turn the water pump maste...

Page 99: ...ct the outside of the vehi cle Look for animal nests in wheel wells under the hood in air cleaner or in other out of the way places 2 Remove all appliance vents ceiling vent and air conditioner coveri...

Page 100: ...er s Be sure to uncover air conditioner shroud s 24 Inspect the Propane system and check for leaks as described in the Propane System chapter If the Propane tank shows signs of rust or corrosion have...

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Page 102: ...its only The number of sleeping positions des ignated equals the seating capacity Dinghy A motorized vehicle such as an auto mobile or truck towed behind a motor home with all four tires on the ground...

Page 103: ...Use this card when you request or need warranty serv ice Please note that this is NOT a credit card You cannot purchase anything with it It is used only to identify you and your motor home Park Cable...

Page 104: ...nd interesting locations Useful and interesting American Coach information is distributed bimonthly in the association s magazine Subject material varies from important technical matters to fascinatin...

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Page 106: ...Limited Motor Coach Please fill out the form below and mail it and your check or money order to the address shown above All funds are to be in US dollars We will provide you with a Name Badge Periodi...

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Page 108: ...From 550 2 500 square feet choosing to buy a Fleetwood home is easy Choosing which one is a little more challenging A Fleetwood home is rivaled by no other factory crafted home But what about homes bu...

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