THOR Jayco NORTH POINT 2021, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual 2021 FIFTHWHEELS 0263154 2021 A subsidiary of Thor Industries Inc...

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Page 3: ...Formaldehyde 30 Extended Or Full Time Usage 30 Cold Weather Usage 30 Condensation 31 Section 3 Pre Travel Information Tow Vehicle 33 Vehicle Labels 33 Weight Terms 33 Weight and Capacity Labels 33 OC...

Page 4: ...ing 53 Wheel Lugs 53 Wheel Lug Nut Diagrams 54 Wheel Lug Nut Torque Values 54 Tires 55 Changing A Tire 57 Spare Tire Carrier if so equipped 58 Hoist Mount 58 Bracket Mount Travel Position Hoist Mount...

Page 5: ...Converter 100 Converter with Charge Wizard if so equipped 101 12 Volt DC System 102 12 Volt Fuse Panel 102 Replacing a Fuse 102 12 Volt DC Outlet 102 Auxiliary Battery customer supplied 103 Dry Campin...

Page 6: ...terior Fresh Water Drain Uni Dock Utility Center if so equipped 126 Low Point Drains Potable Water Only Label Sanitizing the Plumbing System 130 Winterizing the Plumbing System With Utility Center 133...

Page 7: ...ire 165 Cooktops Range and Oven if so equipped 166 Cooking With Propane if so equipped 166 Gas BBQ Grill if so equipped 168 Attaching the Quick Coupler Connection 169 Quick Connect Coupler Gas Grill a...

Page 8: ...g Area if so equipped 189 Bunk Beds if so equipped 191 Bunk Bed Ladder if so equipped 191 Safe if so equipped 192 Section 13 Exterior Cleaning The Exterior 193 Frame 195 E Z Lube or Super Lube Axle if...

Page 9: ...e required service and or maintenance could result in the loss of warranty Please review the limited warranty and the limited warranties that apply to specific components offered with this vehicle Ins...

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Page 11: ...l may not apply to your recreation vehicle Jayco reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and to make additions or improvements without incurring...

Page 12: ...ayco dealer near you ask the campground staff for referrals or check the local telephone yellow pages Or contact Jayco Customer Service or your selling dealer for assistance in locating a repair facil...

Page 13: ...ith the campground staff or telephone yellow pages for an RV repair facility Have the item repaired and contact Jayco Customer Service immediately the following business day Failure to contact Jayco C...

Page 14: ...r maintaining your recreation vehicle Please call your dealer or our customer service repre sentatives if you are unsure how to proceed These signal words indicate precautions and potential situations...

Page 15: ...entative will record your complaint information TTY 1 800 424 9153 or 1 202 484 5238 To Contact NHTSA by mail Office of Defects Investigations CRD NVS 216 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington DC 20590 In...

Page 16: ...nsure your dealer provides the level of service you expect here are some sugges tions we would like to make Contact your dealer at once Do not wait until you are ready to use your RV Your dealer may n...

Page 17: ...rvice facility The holding tanks must be emptied and rinsed We have a dumping station avail able for customer use The propane system if so equipped and all electrical systems must be shut down and tur...

Page 18: ...per formance of this RV or any of its materials components or parts In addition the RV own er s obligation to notify Jayco or one of its independent authorized dealers of a claimed defect does not mo...

Page 19: ...or attachments and delamination caused by water intrusion from lack of required exterior seal maintenance or other maintenance Struc ture Components further excludes all items identified under What is...

Page 20: ...medy will be to receive diminished value damages i e the difference in your purchase price and the actual value of the RV on the date of purchase due to the substantial defect that is incapable of rep...

Page 21: ...the RV that is warranted by another entity including by way of example handling braking wheel balance tires tubes batteries gauges generator awning hydraulic jacks inverter converter microwave televis...

Page 22: ...t form must be returned to Jayco within ten 10 days of your taking delivery of the RV Your Jayco warranty will not be registered unless this warranty registration is completed and received by Jayco Fa...

Page 23: ...HE STATE OF INDIANA THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE INTERPRETED AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDNACE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDI ANA THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OT...

Page 24: ...22 Section 1 Warranty Service Notes...

Page 25: ...ure all occupants know how to operate it Your recreation vehicle may be equipped with one of the following exit window styles Flip latch style 2 per window Push up on the front lip of the latch and th...

Page 26: ...re classified and rated by fire type A B and C These classifications identify the kinds of fires or burning materials they are designed to fight Class A Solid materials such as wood paper cloth rubber...

Page 27: ...es not reach it Anything preventing smoke from reaching the alarm may delay or prevent an alarm Though the alarm horn in this detector meets or exceeds current UL standards it may not be heard for rea...

Page 28: ...mbines both features Low Battery indicator Beeping signal indicates low battery Maintenance Vacuum off any dust on the cover of the smoke alarm using a soft brush attachment Test the smoke alarm once...

Page 29: ...ed by the sensor including but not limited to acetone alcohol butane and gasoline These chemicals can be found in commonly used items such as deodorants colognes per Do not cover or obstruct the carbo...

Page 30: ...will be ON 3 Turn off all propane appliances and gas valve at LP tanks 4 Ventilate the RV open doors and windows 5 Alarm can be silenced for 5 minutes by pressing SILENCE TEST button 6 Red LED will f...

Page 31: ...and Red LEDs will double flash every min ute audible horn chirps each minute The alarm should be replaced as soon as possible Maintenance Vacuum the alarm cover at least once a year Clean the cover by...

Page 32: ...anently affixed to the recreation vehicle Cold Weather Usage When used in freezing or below freezing temperatures the precautions should be taken Fresh water and drainage systems preparations to avoid...

Page 33: ...sation Suggestions to eliminate warm moist air Crack open windows and roof vents to allow warm moist air to escape Open the bath roof vent if so equipped approximately when showering Use the range hoo...

Page 34: ...32 Section 2 Occupant Safety Notes...

Page 35: ...ailer manufacturer as the maximum allowable loaded weight of the trailer including full propane cylinders a full load of water and full generator fuel if applicable GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Th...

Page 36: ...000 lbs with a tongue weight of 1 200 lbs The actual weight on the RV tires is 9 000 1 200 which equals 7 800 lbs which is within the weight rating of the tires The Federal Certification Label is req...

Page 37: ...vehicle s load capacity is designated by weight not by volume so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading the vehicle Do not exceed your GVWR and ensure you are loading the vehicle...

Page 38: ...know your GVWR and pin box rating The rating of the hitch package purchased should be equal to or greater than the RV s GVWR and the pin box rating Equipment that sometimes gives autos trucks and spor...

Page 39: ...he proper height Lower the tailgate if applicable 3 Back the truck so the hitch encircles the fifth wheel travel trailer pin 4 A gentle contact of the hitch saddle against the pin will cause the mecha...

Page 40: ...rently To weigh your tow vehicle and RV Your RV must be weighed fully loaded with food clothing fuel water propane supplies etc Total weight of your tow vehicle and RV must not exceed the GCWR Do not...

Page 41: ...y be subtracted from the overall RV GVWR to determine the actual tongue weight 4 With the RV still attached to the tow vehicle weigh each wheel position separately to ensure each tire is not overloade...

Page 42: ...40 Section 3 Pre Travel Information Notes...

Page 43: ...d result in loss of control of the tow vehicle RV Slow down in advance of dips bumps and railroad tracks to reduce the jolting to your tow vehicle RV combination Proceed slowly and let the trailer tir...

Page 44: ...curely with wheel chocks to prevent it from rolling RV Brake System Even though your RV is equipped with brakes designed for GVWR proceed with caution until you become accustomed to your RV s stopping...

Page 45: ...he surge brake system making it difficult to continue in reverse To aid in backing up the RV 1 Prior to backing up a slope or through soft ground pull the recreation vehicle forward slightly to assure...

Page 46: ...ere is no accessible steps mounted on the exterior of the RV They are a one piece solid 3 or 4 step assembly that latches inside the doorway of the RV The steps rotate down and out of the doorway and...

Page 47: ...Entrance Door Always hold onto the entrance door when opening or closing it Damage caused because you failed to do so is not covered by the Limited Warranty The entrance screen door may be equipped wi...

Page 48: ...with your RV detailing the installation of the backup cam era and the camera power switch It also explains where to find the camera accessory power wire in your particular model RV This instruction s...

Page 49: ...l button puts leveling system in full retract mode Failure to act in accordance with the following warnings may result in serious personal injury or death Never use the auto leveling system to lift th...

Page 50: ...the hitch 5 Uncouple the RV connection to the tow vehicle Pull tow vehicle away Auto Leveling 1 Turn on the touchpad 2 LED will light up solid green 3 Select AUTO LEVEL and the auto leveling process b...

Page 51: ...w er to the RV s wireless network hub 3 Navigate to the device s Wi Fi settings on the phone tablet etc Turn the wireless feature on and connect to the MyRV wireless network 4 A password will be requi...

Page 52: ...Use to arrows on left side of screen Scroll to WIRE LESS CONFIG Press the ENTER button at the bottom of the screen The screen will display Wireless Configura tion Press any Linc button to sync Press a...

Page 53: ...ground Manual Stabilizer Jacks if so equipped 1 To lower each jack insert the jack crank onto the applicable stabilizer jackshaft 2 Turn the crank clockwise to lower each leg until it contacts the gr...

Page 54: ...g traffic Place the third warning indicator 100 feet in front of the recreation vehicle in the center of the lane and away from the traffic approaching from behind NOTE Curves and or hills may affect...

Page 55: ...tightening wheel lug nuts is with a properly calibrated torque wrench and socket not with an impact wrench or by hand Do not use a 4 way lug wrench or any other type of wrench that does not measure t...

Page 56: ...Torque Values in chart above 2 Torque specifications should be checked using a proper torque wrench 3 If the torque falls below the Final Torque Values additional torque is required 4 Check and re to...

Page 57: ...he torque wrench as the primary means of tightening or loosening fasteners 4 Torque wrenches are length specific Grasp the torque wrench in the center of the handle when applying torque pres sure Plac...

Page 58: ...l Vehicle check inflation pressure weekly Pressure should be checked when the tires are cold During travel tires heat up and pressure increas es Do not bleed air from hot tires or your tires may then...

Page 59: ...ilure to comply with these guidelines could result in damage to the ve hicle and risk causing serious injury or death When replacing tires Be sure to use only tires that are rated for recreation vehic...

Page 60: ...oper seating of the tire for travel DO NOT exceed the maximum load capacities of 100 lbs for the hoist DO NOT use air driven guns or impact wrenches to lift the spare tire to the travel position Hoist...

Page 61: ...o the upright position and lock it in place while traveling To remove the tire from the tire carrier 1 Remove the lug nuts holding the tire in place 2 Remove the support bracket from the bottom lug 3...

Page 62: ...ll allow you to disengage it 5 Step on brake and apply parking brake 6 Disengage the locking bar and unhitch 7 Drive away 8 Adjust the fifth wheel height for proper front to back leveling of the RV Ca...

Page 63: ...ted Ramp Door if so equipped Your RV may be equipped with an automated ramp door Follow all precautions and warnings listed previously for the manual ramp door Exterior Keyed Switch The automated ramp...

Page 64: ...ed when the door is closed they will interfere with the door latch mechanism preventing the door from closing and possibly damaging the mechanism Remove the top end of each cable by releasing the quic...

Page 65: ...er to Cargo Ramp Door Capacity section These guidelines must be followed when loading the cargo area DO NOT EXCEED YOUR GVWR This means you should weigh your RV as loaded for your normal travel to det...

Page 66: ...ventilation when there is fuel powered equipment in the cargo bay The vents must remain open any time equipment is loaded in the cargo bay including during travel NOTE Both vents should be open to pre...

Page 67: ...mation refer to the manufacturer s owner information Your recreation vehicle may include one or more of the following options Power window awning Slide out awnings Power awning over entrance door Powe...

Page 68: ...ended for a length of time you should retract the awning to avoid unexpected weather conditions Electric Patio Awning With Remote Control In Motion Detector if so equipped Some patio awnings are equip...

Page 69: ...roxi mately 15 minutes to allow the motor to cool then operate the awning in normal fashion Normal operation time is 28 35 seconds to extend or retract If the power supply is on the low side of the ac...

Page 70: ...the jumper wires and reattach the cable wires to the motor wires Be sure to match RED to RED and BLACK to BLACK 6 Snap the front cover onto the rear cover Hang the cover on the top and swing it down...

Page 71: ...ocess 3 Hold the wires from the motor on the outside of the channel while closing the awning This provides ac cess for opening the awning 4 When power is restored use the jumper wires and extend the a...

Page 72: ...70 Section 4 Vehicle Operation Notes...

Page 73: ...UT section of the switch hold until the slideout room stops travel time is approx 25 seconds These guidelines should be followed when using your slideout room Make sure the slideout is in the closed p...

Page 74: ...or circuit breaker Check for loose connections at the slideout motor If the slideout still will not operate follow these steps If the slideout is extended refer to the section on operating the specifi...

Page 75: ...standard fifth wheel landing gear crank handle a socket and ratchet or drill and nut driver Rotate the extension clockwise to retract the slideout and counterclockwise to extend it DO NOT attempt to d...

Page 76: ...on the remote Press the corresponding button of the slideout you want to operate Press and hold the extend retract arrow button to move the room in or out Press the on off button once more to power of...

Page 77: ...a separate motor to operate each side of the room If only 1 side is moving with another person s assistance press the switch to extend or retract the room while pushing the non moving side in the appr...

Page 78: ...e slideout room can now be manually pushed in Larger rooms may require several people to push or pull them 4 Keep both sides of the slideout relatively even while pushing pulling 5 When the room is co...

Page 79: ...The board will need to be reset after an error code Energizing the extend retract switch will reset the board energizing it a second time will return it to normal operation Refer to the Schwintek Slid...

Page 80: ...SEVERE DAMAGE Power Gear Slideout System Manual Override The slideout system is equipped with a manual override that allows you to extend or retract the room in the event of a loss of power Always dis...

Page 81: ...of the motor leads either the motor I or motor II lead from the controller 5 Locate the slideout motor Fig 1 mounted to one of the slideout rails Some models may require removal of the underbelly or c...

Page 82: ...in the event of a power loss The system has a controller Fig 1 with programma ble stops that stop the motor when the room is fully extended or retracted The controller has the ability to detect fault...

Page 83: ...4 RED flashes and 2 GREEN flashes indicate a motor fault on motor 2 MAJOR and MINOR faults faults must be cleared for the room to operate normally MINOR faults can be cleared by pushing and releasing...

Page 84: ...ground supplies Preventative Maintenance The Power Gear slideout system requires very little maintenance Read and follow these procedures When the room is extended visually inspect the slide rail ass...

Page 85: ...touchpad to retract the room the remainder of the way 5 Re install the wall touchpad 6 Take the unit to an OEM certified dealer for repairs Manually Retract Room with Ratchet and Socket If the power...

Page 86: ...e by either Re installing the motors making sure the end of the retaining screw is re hooked to the motor spring clip Fig 10A Torque the motor retaining screw to 40 inch lbs Fig 10B and the motor reta...

Page 87: ...oot will void your motor warranty These photos will help you figure out how this works The side by side photo below shows the spring lock lever and the brake lever 5 The spring lock lever is a thin me...

Page 88: ...er Pressing the bent end of the spring lock lever will allow the brake le ver to be moved 13 Plug the motor connector back in again 14 Replace the plastic motor cover with the 4 screws removed previou...

Page 89: ...s or add fixed appliances to it Changes or additions made after delivery may result in a hazardous condition Service and or modification of the electrical system should only be performed by qualified...

Page 90: ...and battery charge status Auto leveling control panel for leveling the RV Inverter panel power switch with display Power bunk bed lift control switch Speaker selector switch Command Center Modules Mo...

Page 91: ...les of Bluetooth controlled systems currently in use are listed below The Command Control System is capable of controlling some or all of the following features depending on the Bluetooth system and R...

Page 92: ...e RV to reset the system This can be done by turning off the Battery Disconnect switch or removing the power cable from your battery then re attach the battery cable or turn the Battery Disconnect swi...

Page 93: ...installed on the wall of the RV in each room Pairing the remote controls Remote controls come paired to your system from the fac tory If remotes get un paired from the RV Bluetooth system press the a...

Page 94: ...p door lights toyhauler Does not operate the front cap LED lights Press once for ON press again for OFF Button 3 Turns inside and outside lights ON or OFF Press once for ON press again for OFF Button...

Page 95: ...et Or press RET to pair one of the wall mounted remote controls The PA on the small display will begin flashing on and off indicating the system is in pairing mode and you can connect your Bluetooth s...

Page 96: ...RV bar at the bottom right corner of the screen Go back to the Menu Display under the touchscreen and select the PA function Press and HOLD the EXT button for 10 seconds A number 1 will scroll across...

Page 97: ...n place around the battery edge E circled The battery will slide out from under this tab TPMS sensors DO NOT MOVE WITH THE TIRES The TPMS sensor on the front tire on either side of the trailer STAYS a...

Page 98: ...se the wrench to tighten the nut under the TPMS sensor H Heating Cooling operation There are no thermostats located in the RV Heat ing and cooling is controlled through the BMPro RVMaster touchscreen...

Page 99: ...ntil you see USER MANUAL Tap on it to open the manual To return to the beginning tap the screen and a drop down appears at the top of the screen Select the back arrow at the top left to return to the...

Page 100: ...from connection to malfunctioning or improperly wired power sources is not covered by your recreation ve hicle warranty DO NOT Do not use any cheater plug adapter or extension cord to reconfigure inco...

Page 101: ...rter on and off To turn on the inverter and the LED display press and hold POWER for 1 second until you hear a beep The STATUS and DISPLAY indicators indicate the inverter status STATUS DISPLAY LEDS b...

Page 102: ...amping use a deep cycle battery rated in amp hours only NO CCA rating If using multiple batteries they must be the same brand and type Adding more batteries will provide longer use of DC appliances wh...

Page 103: ...jump into the Bulk Mode unless the battery is below 50 of charge or approximately below 13 2VDC output voltage There is no way to force it to go into Bulk Mode Red LED indicates blown fuse Inspection...

Page 104: ...isconnect The auxiliary battery powers many interior 12 volt components including the lighting fixtures water pump 12 volt motors 12 volt appliances etc It also pow ers the breakaway switch 12 Volt Fu...

Page 105: ...scharged in 5 hours The auxiliary battery should be installed in parallel with the battery in your tow vehicle When the 7 way trailer plug is connected both batteries power the RV Do not allow it to d...

Page 106: ...plied You may want to consider the installation of a battery isolator on your tow vehicle as a convenience feature It receives current from the tow vehicle alternator and controls distribution of ener...

Page 107: ...short circuits Should a circuit overload or short circuit occur the circuit breaker protecting the affected circuit will trip preventing the flow of electricity through that circuit If a circuit break...

Page 108: ...AMPS Water Pump 7 0 AMPS Momentary Load 12 Volts Labeled watts divided by 12 Power consumed in AMPS Maintenance At the beginning of the camping season inspect the circuit breakers and replace as need...

Page 109: ...ure to voltages higher or lower than a nominal 120 volts will damage or shorten the service life of the electrical system and appliances The 50 amp 120 volt 60hz AC electrical system can be powered by...

Page 110: ...20 volt power usage is limited to 50 amps per electrical system leg for a total of 100 amps Operating appliances collectively places an added load on your 120 volt electrical system A circuit breaker...

Page 111: ...the generator when your RV is indoors or in a confined space Asphyxiation or carbon mon oxide poisoning hazards exist whenever generator exhaust gasses can accu mulate MOVING PARTS AND ELECTRICITY ca...

Page 112: ...cap LED strip lights may be controlled by a separate switch located next to the fifth wheel hitch or some models may have the switch located in a front exterior compartment on the door side Maintenanc...

Page 113: ...lieve pressure by discharging gas into the atmosphere Exhaust Gas Fumes To avoid breathing exhaust gases follow these precautions Always shut OFF the tow vehicle engine generator engine if applicable...

Page 114: ...sensitive sleeve and excess flow device Max output is 200 000 BTU hr It is used to connect propane cylinders to regulators hoses and other fittings It is not for use on gas grills and other low press...

Page 115: ...ten degrees of increase in temperature It is impera tive to leave sufficient space inside the container to allow for natural expansion of gas during warmer weather The main shut off valve must be kep...

Page 116: ...al inspection be made prior to each filling Any cylinder that has been exposed to fire leaks or seems damaged should not be refilled Do not attempt to repair any containers container valves regulator...

Page 117: ...s adjustable and will need to be adjusted by your dealer or qualified pro pane service technician for optimum performance this adjustment should always be made with a properly calibrated manometer If...

Page 118: ...1 Close ALL burner valves controls and pilot light valves 2 Open the main valve in the propane tank slowly to avoid a rush of propane vapor through the excess flow valve causing propane freeze up Sho...

Page 119: ...y and each has a different BTU rating You will need to consider this when planning your propane supply and consumption Un less there is heavy use of hot water the water heater consumption of propane i...

Page 120: ...Place the cylinder on the bracket provided on the A frame and position it so the outlet of the cylinder valve is pointed directly outward to the curbside wall Make sure all fasteners are secured befo...

Page 121: ...ent or housing opposite of each other 3 Mount the regulator on the center back wall of the com partment or housing so the vent is pointed downward 4 Attach the 1 4 inverted flare x 18 Type 1 pigtail h...

Page 122: ...120 Section 7 Fuel Propane System Notes...

Page 123: ...here are labels affixed to the exterior of the recreation vehicle sidewall that in dicate the locations of the water system drains and fills Be aware some drain valves may be located inside the vehicl...

Page 124: ...e located on the monitor panel or in the case of a touch screen system on one of the selectable screens of the touch screen Switches will light up when turned on The LP GAS water heater switch 12V ena...

Page 125: ...of each method refer to the Fresh Water Connections or the Utility Center if so equipped sections There are plastic overflow tubes in the fresh water holding tank which allow water to flow out of the...

Page 126: ...to city water Once activated the water pump also known as the demand pump will self prime and provide water The pump is designed for intermittent use only Using the pump continuously or with high pres...

Page 127: ...ne solution to sanitize the system Flush canister housing thoroughly before it is put back into service after winterizing or sanitizing For best results replace filter every 6 12 months Do not use car...

Page 128: ...any water pressure present the water will spray out of the open ing when the drain plug is removed When you are finished draining the fresh water system reverse these steps and dump the grey and black...

Page 129: ...ation vehicle is unattended for any amount of time If something would happen to the water system this may help limit water damage to a smaller area Do not remove the potable water label Nautilus 5 Val...

Page 130: ...OFF 6 Disconnect water source from the spigot faucet first then disconnect from the city wa ter fill inlet on the utility center DO NOT OVERFILL TANK SANITIZE or Siphon Fill the Fresh Water Tank via P...

Page 131: ...lves to the CITY WATER setting A White handle pointing right B Blue handle pointing down C Black handle pointing right D Red handle pointing up E Green handle pointing up 3 Connect other end of the ho...

Page 132: ...RIZE setting 10 Disconnect the hose from the city water connection inlet it is normal for some antifreeze to exit the inlet hose as it is being disconnected 11 Leave the valves set on WINTERIZE settin...

Page 133: ...the tank Turn pump OFF when tank is full Disconnect the hose from utility center 9 Sanitizer solution should be in the tank and tank filled with water The cartridge water filter if so equipped should...

Page 134: ...ll faucets hot cold includ ing outside shower until chlorine smell is gone Turn faucets and outside shower off turn pump OFF 4 Drain the fresh water system again see Draining the Fresh Water System If...

Page 135: ...all faucets hot cold includ ing outside shower until chlorine smell is gone Set the valves to the DRY CAMPING setting Turn the pump ON to send water through the lines 5 Close all faucets including ou...

Page 136: ...e there is no drain plug or winter ized using antifreeze in the water lines Refer to Sanitizing the Plumbing System sec tion for an explanation of docking station valve positioning and routing informa...

Page 137: ...er Red Blue Green White Valves must be set to 45 be fore applying air pressure 30 PSI Max Fig 2 There is no drain plug 6 Water filter should be removed for winterizing See Water Purification System se...

Page 138: ...prevent damage Methods may vary depending on the appliance Refer to the appliance owner s manual for instructions or call Customer Service 18 Pour one cup of RV antifreeze in all the drain P traps sin...

Page 139: ...er to Winterizing Instructions P N 0311859 included in your warranty packet For other appliances refer to the appliance owners manual or call Customer Service 7 Make sure the fresh water tank drain an...

Page 140: ...black water tank 3 Turn the macerator pump ON 4 Run the pump until antifreeze begins to discharge from the dump connector attached to the flex hose 5 Turn the macerator pump OFF 6 Drain the flex hose...

Page 141: ...ar the area If you smell propane STOP Fol low the safety instructions listed in the manufacturer s owner s manual If you do not smell propane go to the next step 4 Turn ON the propane supply 5 Turn ON...

Page 142: ...a chemical action or by bacteria Generally sulfur water is not harmful only unpleasant to smell Refer to the water heater manufac turer s owner s manual for details on eliminating the odor from sulfu...

Page 143: ...e in the heater reaches 150 pounds When this pressure is reached the pressure relief valve will open and water will drip from the valve This weeping or dripping will continue until the pressure is red...

Page 144: ...d water faucets 5 Remove the anode rod from the tank For detailed information see the Winterizing the Plumbing System and Water Heater Bypass sections of this manual Tankless Water Heater if so equipp...

Page 145: ...the winter season or before traveling to a location where freezing conditions are likely the unit must be winterized The very small amount of water present in the heat exchanger DOES NOT require the...

Page 146: ...iquids or vapors Switch OFF the appliance and gas supply If you smell gas If anything appears out of the ordinary If you move the RV Before entering a gas station Before entering a tunnel Danger of ov...

Page 147: ...lines When water begins to flow out of the faucets the system is vented Close all fixtures Turn Water Heater ON Make sure the LP gas supply is turned ON Turn on the 12VDC power in the RV Open the wat...

Page 148: ...e running in COMFORT MODE the yellow status LED 3 on the rotary dial will be lit When the power switch is OFF the appliance is not running in any operating mode Yellow status LED 3 on the rotary dial...

Page 149: ...oto A This releases the drain chute Push the chute all the way open which will dump water out of the water heater away from the side of your RV Water heater contains approximately 1 5 liters of water...

Page 150: ...decalcification process is interrupted damage to the water heater is possible For safety reasons once the process is started it must not be stopped until the system has been rinsed All operating mode...

Page 151: ...9 Turn the water supply ON or turn the water pump ON 10 Fill the water system Run water only as long as neces sary when filling the system 11 Open all fixtures toilets showers and faucets includ ing...

Page 152: ...the access door Filling the water system 1 Turn ON fresh water supply or turn ON the water pump 2 Fill the water system open all fixtures including toilets and outside shower 3 The system is vented wh...

Page 153: ...een allowed to drain from the shower head return it to the outside shower compartment Any remaining water in the shower hose will drip or run out this is not a leak but performs as intended If you are...

Page 154: ...g tank see Black Grey Water Holding Tanks Drain Pipes with P Trap if so equipped The drain pipes may be equipped with a P trap installed to help prevent odors from escaping into the RV During travel w...

Page 155: ...t a campground keep the black tank drain valve closed until the holding tank is at least full This will provide sufficient water to assist in complete draining of the black water holding tank Repeat a...

Page 156: ...unds Camp Guide and vari ous other publications Some fuel stations also have dump stations Please contact your RV dealer for assistance in the purchase and installation of a sewer hose or sewer hose e...

Page 157: ...dump valve 4 Turn the Macerator power switch ON switch lights up red at the hose storage compartment and the macerator pump will begin sending waste through the dump hose 5 When the tank is empty turn...

Page 158: ...ump valves Disconnect the sewer hose from the main dump connector and at the dump station NOTE The bypass valve also doubles as an emergency cutoff in the event of a problem with the flex hose or dump...

Page 159: ...lack tank flush when it is not in use Tank Heaters if so equipped Your recreation vehicle may be equipped with heaters for the fresh gray black water tanks and the water lines or drain lines The large...

Page 160: ...se wires dam age etc For additional detailed information refer to the tank heater manufacturer s user guide NOTE Free draining is never recommended especially in cold weather use In order for the 120V...

Page 161: ...ation and operational efficiency For detailed information refer to the manufacturer s operator manual Spray Port if so equipped Your RV may include a Spray Port on the exterior door side of the traile...

Page 162: ...160 Section 8 Plumbing System Notes...

Page 163: ...ctric setting the heat pump will become the primary heat source as long as the interior temperature of the RV has not dropped 5 below the thermostat set point If this occurs the thermostat will automa...

Page 164: ...o keep air moving Furnace The furnace installed in your recreation vehicle is controlled by a 12 volt DC thermostat Depending on your model there may be up to two thermostats enabling you to control t...

Page 165: ...in an unsafe manner If soot is observed on the vent immediately shut the furnace OFF and contact a qualified service agency Operating the furnace under this condition could lead to serious property da...

Page 166: ...164 Section 9 Heating Cooling Notes...

Page 167: ...er Turntable mild soap and water or dishwasher Rack s mild soap water and washcloth Dishwasher cleaning is not recommend ed Convection Microwave if so equipped The convection microwave bridges the gap...

Page 168: ...cleaning chore later Using extreme care wipe spill with a clean dry towel Electric Drop In Cooktops if so equipped NOTE Make sure you are connected to a 120 volt power source During and after use do...

Page 169: ...ge utensil that covers more than one burner at a time This will create excessive heat that may cause melting sooting or discoloration The use of undersized pans could expose a portion of the heating e...

Page 170: ...lly supplied with the grill could result in death or serious injury If you smell gas Shut off gas to the appliance extinguish any open flame open lid if odor continues immediately call you gas supplie...

Page 171: ...mation Gas BBQ Grill Prep if so equipped Your recreation vehicle may be equipped with a propane quick coupler connection and support bracket for easy installation of the BBQ grill Attaching the Quick...

Page 172: ...ended for quick freezing or cooling We recommend stocking it with pre frozen or pre cooled food when possible The shelves should not be covered with paper or plastic and the food items should be arran...

Page 173: ...y greasy or dusty or if there is significant pet traffic the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum efficiency NOTE Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window spra...

Page 174: ...ur recreation vehicle If you need to clean the condenser Remove the base grille Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area o...

Page 175: ...IN AREAS WHERE THEY MAY BE PRESENT RV damage personal injury or death may result from vacu uming up flammable or combustible material Outside Kitchen if so equipped Typically outside kitchens consist...

Page 176: ...partment or in the out side kitchen if so equipped For information on use and safety refer to the manufacturer s user guide LP Gas Grill if so equipped The outside kitchen may include an LP fueled BBQ...

Page 177: ...reation vehicle concerning the use of propane before operating the BBQ grill The propane hose must be correctly connected before lighting the grill Failure to follow instructions supplied by the grill...

Page 178: ...176 Section 10 Appliances Notes...

Page 179: ...ly beneath the roof mounted Winegard Air 360 antenna Connections from the antenna to the router box are pre wired at the factory Certain other RV models have this router box as an optional item which...

Page 180: ...rom the plastic tab and it should come off the ceiling mounting plate Gently pull the box off the mounting plate it will hang by the wires The SIM card slot is located in the large hole on the back of...

Page 181: ...7 in your warranty packet or on the backside of the ceiling mounted 4GLTE Wi Fi router box in the bedroom Fig 8 Setting up your network for cellular Wi Fi ac cess is too detailed to explain here but a...

Page 182: ...l be typically located in the vicinity of the main TV in the RV The wall plate has an Antenna ON OFF button which supplies 12VDC up to the roof antenna an antenna indicator light a Wi Fi ON OFF button...

Page 183: ...TV is not completely out of the compartment Con tinue pulling on the TV until the top black slide bracket B is all the way out to the end of the channel C The TV should clear the lined panel inside t...

Page 184: ...182 Section 11 Electronics Notes...

Page 185: ...ing methods Refer to the furni ture manufacturer s recommendation or consult a cleaning professional It is recommended you do not use any cleaners containing oils waxes or silicones Cleaners containin...

Page 186: ...xcessive prolonged exposure to direct sunlight high temperatures and high humidity can cause damage to both the finish and the wood itself Interior Wall Panel To clean use a mild solution of soap and...

Page 187: ...ttom seat cushion and pull it towards you The sofa back will drop down to provide a sleeping surface For additional comfort and to reduce fabric damage you may want to place a cover or air mattress cu...

Page 188: ...ould only be accessed by a qualified service technician Converting the dinette to the bed position Remove all the cushions from the booth dinette Lift up the tabletop and remove the detach able table...

Page 189: ...s Do not cut directly on the solid surface countertop Avoid harsh chemicals such as drain cleaners oven cleaners etc Do not let cleaners with bleach set on the top Wipe them off promptly For additiona...

Page 190: ...e dish detergents or vinegar and water because they will dull your floor To care for the vinyl floor covering use a damp mop with water and a mild cleaner on the entire floor DO NOT SOAK THE FLOORING...

Page 191: ...opening the bed storage platform Plat form must be held open unless equipped with a prop rod or gas struts and slowly lowered until closed The bedroom electric slide room system may be located under t...

Page 192: ...oor when not in use to prevent a trip hazard Security strap must be buckled across the ladder when in stored po sition Do not leave small children unattended in the loft area Maximum weight rating for...

Page 193: ...dder or a wooden ladder attached to the bunk beds The top of the ladder is secured to the lad der storage compartment To operate the ladder lift up and out of the storage tray Pivot the bottom of the...

Page 194: ...person on the top bunk Do not allow children under 6 years of age to use the upper bunk Do not allow horseplay on or under the bed and prohibit jumping on the bed Make sure the ladder if equipped is...

Page 195: ...mended Make sure the RV s surface temperature is cool under 90 F and out of direct sunlight A shaded area is ideal for washing your vehicle as direct sunlight causes water spotting Use a mild soap det...

Page 196: ...wax wipe off the area with a soft cloth and warm water When waxing the area around openings do not apply wax on the weather strip If stained with wax the weather strip cannot maintain a weatherproof s...

Page 197: ...small cracks and scratches in the paint coat as soon as pos sible with touch up film or paint Carefully check the body areas facing the road and the tires for damage to the paint coat caused by flyin...

Page 198: ...s out of the ladder brackets Fig A 2 Pull the ladder down and toward you and it will swing away from the RV 3 When the brackets are extended Fig B re insert the pins arrows to lock the ladder in place...

Page 199: ...ice or parts manager can help you obtain the correct sealant s The sealants may become damaged due to road vibration ultraviolet exposure air pollution freezing temperatures and exposure to other elem...

Page 200: ...ediately have the dealer check for the source of the leak Failure to correct the leak may result in serious damage to your recreation vehicle and this damage may not be warrantable If you have questio...

Page 201: ...nd correct according to manufacturer specifications Check wheel lug nuts for tightness Inspect safety chains for signs of wear Inspect and work all interior and exterior latches and locks lube if nece...

Page 202: ...Walk around your RV one last time to make sure everything is stored away and the baggage compartments are closed and locked Retract leveling jacks to the travel position if so equipped Retract step S...

Page 203: ...h water gray water black water and or hot water tanks Adding fuel stabilizer to the generator if so equipped will aid in preventing con densation and fuel varnishing Disconnect 120 volt AC power to th...

Page 204: ...202 Section 14 Travel Camping Storage Checklists Notes...

Page 205: ...xhaust 12V Ventline Maxx Fan www ventline com www airxcel com maxxair prod ucts fans Fire Extinguisher See manufacturers user guide Furnace Atwood Hydroflame www atwoodmobile com Microwave See manufac...

Page 206: ...gard Company King Jack www winegard com www kingconnect com Water Heater Tank DSI Atwood Greenbrier www atwoodmobile com Water Heater Tankless Girard Systems Truma AquaGo www greenrvproducts com www t...

Page 207: ...205 Section 15 Additional Information Vehicle Maintenance Record Make Model Model Year Vehicle Serial Service Date Mileage Work Performed Performed By Notes...

Page 208: ...__________________________________________ City ____________________ State Province ______ Zip Code_________ Phone ___________________ E Mail Address _________________________ Previous Owner Informati...

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