Pleasure-Way EXCEL 2011, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...owner s manual 2011 ford excel Page 1 2011 EXCEL Owners Manual...

Page 2: ...or serious injury Overfilling the propane container can result in uncontrolled propane flow which can cause fire or explosion A property filled container contains approximately 80 percent of its volum...

Page 3: ...of this recreational vehicle 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...

Page 4: ...rch light 15 Coach Chassis Battery 16 Travel Preparation 17 Motor Home Systems 18 30 LP Gas System 18 LP On Off valve Fill Valve Bleeder Valve 19 LP Tank Gauge 20 How To Use LP Appliances 20 Cook Top...

Page 5: ...ner s manual 2011 ford excel Page iii Interior Cockpit Map Light 35 Refrigerator 35 Microwave 35 TV DVD 36 Theatre System User Guide 36 TD and TS Bed Assembly 38 39 Coach Specifications and Features 4...

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Page 7: ...ters which ever comes first after the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser from an Authorized Pleasure Way Dealer and shall be limited to making good at our factory any part or parts ther...

Page 8: ...o the dealer from whom the Motorhome was purchased and must specify the serial number and date of purchase of Motorhome in question Pleasure Way Industries Ltd s Warranty Policies 1 Warranty repairs w...

Page 9: ...arning This fire extinguisher is a type ABC which will extinguish flammable liquids electrical fires and trash wood and paper fires You should inspect the extinguisher at least once a month according...

Page 10: ...s are to be occupied while the vehicle is in motion All passengers must be seated in these seats only with the seat belts fastened while the vehicle is in motion Rear seat belts are only available in...

Page 11: ...Hints 1 To maintain your fibreglass roof and other fibreglass components we suggest that you wax these pieces annually with an automobile wax as these are painted components 2 When storing your Pleas...

Page 12: ...Heater 6 gal 23L NOTE The height of your Motorhome may vary depending upon the tire pressure air ride pressure and optional components mounted on the roof The width of the motor home will very with t...

Page 13: ...Furnace Vent 7 Exterior Plug 1 TV Antenna 2 Rooftop Air Conditioner 3 Bathroom Window 4 Rear Living Window 5 Fuel Fill 6 Outside Shower 7 Water Heater 8 Fresh Water Fill 9 Storage Generator 10 Compon...

Page 14: ...si Passenger s Side Furnace Vent Located on the passenger side above the rear wheel well This vent is the exhaust and fresh air return for your furnace NOTE For maximum efficiency of your furnace this...

Page 15: ...to the exterior working components of the 6 gallon auto ignite water heater NOTE Keep this vent clear from all obstructions 1 Water Heater Reset 2 Pressure Release Valve 3 Anode Rod 4 Burner Tube Dri...

Page 16: ...dump your gray and black waste tanks NOTE Dump your black water first to allow your gray water to flush the black water through the hose Driver Side Fresh Water Holding Tank Fill Located on the drive...

Page 17: ...ge NOTE Ensure that these vents are free from all obstructions Passenger s Side Exterior 110 volt Plug Located on the passenger side rear behind the rear wheel well this plug will only function if pow...

Page 18: ...lied by Ford The coach or auxiliary battery is an Interstate SRM 24 series deep cycle battery This battery operates the Motor Home portion of your vehicle The coach battery is located on the passenger...

Page 19: ...n when you arrived While In Motion It is not recommended that you use any of your appliances while in motion Warning Do not use any LP gas appliances while in motion While you are in motion you will h...

Page 20: ...uld result in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion Warning Do not bring or store LP gas containers gasoline or other flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a fire or explosion may re...

Page 21: ...artment This valve when open allows LP to flow to the coach LP Fill Valve Located in the driver side component compartment This valve covered by the yellow end cap allows you to fill the LP tank to 80...

Page 22: ...he kitchen counter top 1 Lift the glass cover 2 Turn the selected burner knob to the ignite flame position This allows propane to flow to the selected burner 3 Depress the middle ignition spark knob u...

Page 23: ...e is equipped with a Dometic three way fridge LP gas AC DC 1 To turn the fridge on use the mode button to select your power source LP gas AC or DC Then select your desired level of coolness this may v...

Page 24: ...heater is full of water To check this open the water heater vent on the exterior of the coach and lift the pressure relief valve water should flow out of the spigot 3 Fill your water heater by running...

Page 25: ...water source on to a medium flow rate as a high pressure flow will cause water to gush out of the fill opening 4 Monitor the fresh water fill level using the FRESH button on the monitor panel located...

Page 26: ...r pressure may vary It is advisable to use a water pressure regulator because excessive pressure may result in water line damage The city water system bypasses the fresh water holding tank and feeds t...

Page 27: ...ot leaking check line for leaks Toilet Please refer to the manufacturer s operating instructions Toilet Trouble Shooting 1 Water keeps running in the bowl check to see if all the levers are turned all...

Page 28: ...walls Waste System The Ford Excel is equipped with two waste tanks 1 Black water tank located above the floor of the van directly under the toilet Only the toilet water and solid waste enter this tank...

Page 29: ...If you are using a sewer hook up in a RV park keep the valve closed until the holding tank is at least partially full then drain The large quantity of waste flow will provide more effective drainage...

Page 30: ...kes a T with the water line 5 Remove the water line from the inlet side of the water pump this is the clear plastic line going into the water pump filter Connect a siphon hose to the inlet side of the...

Page 31: ...e off position 10 Turn your propane tank off 11 Place your fridge door in a slightly open position for air to circulate through the fridge It is recommended that you start and run your vehicle and gen...

Page 32: ...be powered by plugging into a 110 volt external power source with the supplied 25 foot power cable The yellow 25 foot power cable supplied with your coach must be connected to your coach and then to...

Page 33: ...ill have four manual resetting breakers These manual re setting breakers are labeled Access to these breakers is through a compartment door found on the passenger side underneath the furnace These bre...

Page 34: ...tery operates the Motor Home portion of your vehicle only Note White Wire is ground The Ford chassis battery is located under the front engine hood Consult your Ford owners manual for details Battery...

Page 35: ...adapter to convert the plug into the 110 volt style Most RV parks are equipped with 30 amp plug ins Remember to always attach the power cord to your coach first and then to the power source Monitor P...

Page 36: ...cal system just as if your unit was plugged into a 110 volt power source You will have to balance your electrical consumption as you have a limited number of watts amps available Please refer to the g...

Page 37: ...proper cooling Note Please refer to the Dometic operating manual for complete operating instructions and maintenance procedures Note The DC or 12 volt setting is for transportation purposes only It is...

Page 38: ...kers 4 Antenna booster B BASIC TV OPERATION Raise the TV antenna rotate the TV antenna for best reception or hook up to park cable 12 Volt Operation 1 Turn the inverter located in the cabinet directly...

Page 39: ...ct HDMI 1 Insert a DVD or Blu Ray Disc allow the Disc to load and press play To save power while watching TV ensure the DVD player is switched off Only turn your DVD player on when in use For 120 volt...

Page 40: ...r side bench faces Finally place the side backrest cushions in between the passenger and driver side single beds TD Full Size Bed Assembly To make up the Full size bed in the TD model lift the center...

Page 41: ...ght between the ottoman cushions Place the ottoman backrest cushions on the bed board between the ottoman seat cushions TS Bed Assembly Using the sofa bed switch beside the DVD player lay the sofa bed...

Page 42: ...stribution Panel X X Monitor Panel System Black Gray Fresh water Battery X X Fresh Water Fill X X Fresh Water Tank 91 L or 24 U S Gal X X Grey Water Tank 97 L or 26 U S Gal X X Black Water Tank 45 L o...

Page 43: ...is booklet presents a comprehensive overview of tire safety including information onthe following topics Basic tire maintenance Uniform Tire Quality Grading System Fundamental characteristics of tires...

Page 44: ...find this number on the vehicle information placard expressed in kilopascals kPa which is the metric measure used internationally Manufacturers of passenger vehicles and light trucks determine this n...

Page 45: ...have the same air pressure except incases in which the front and rear tires are supposed to have different amounts of pressure If you have been driving your vehicle and think that a tire is under infl...

Page 46: ...t level road These adjustments require special equipment and should be performed by a qualified technician Tire Rotation Rotating tires from front to back and from side to side can reduce irregular we...

Page 47: ...wear down For example a tire grade of 400 should wear twice as long as a tire grade of 200 Traction grades are an indication of a tire s ability to stop on wet pavement A higher graded tire should all...

Page 48: ...e s load index It is a measurement of how much weight each tire can support You may find this information in your owner s manual If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this informati...

Page 49: ...maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under...

Page 50: ...res are put on each rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle Max Load Single kg lbs at kPa psi Cold This information indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as...

Page 51: ...and cargo is provided as a single number If fewer people are traveling more cargo can be added If more people are involved the weight of cargo must be reduced In any case remember the total weight of...

Page 52: ...they should never exceed the tire limitation for load or air pressure If you discover that your ti res cannot support the actual weights the load will need to be lightened Tire Safety Tips Preventing...

Page 53: ...the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Carcass The tire structure except tread and sidewall rubber which...

Page 54: ...he sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension requirements Non pneumatic rim A mec...

Page 55: ...t substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Recommended inflation pressure This is the inflation pressure provided by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire Information label and on the Ce...

Page 56: ...rmined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight accessory weight and normal occupant weight distributed in accordance with Table I of CRF 49 571 110 and dividing by 2 Weather side The...