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INTRODUCTION
Introduction .....................................................................................1
How to use this manual ..................................................................2
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................................2
Major Equipment Suppliers ............................................................3
WARRANTY – Chapter 1
Damon Limited Warranty ................................................................5
Owner Responsibility ......................................................................6
Owner Responsibility Checklist ............................ ...........8
PLANNING AND PREPARATION – Chapter 2
License and Insurance .................................................................11
Inspect and Maintain ....................................................................11
Loading and Weight ......................................................................11
Controlling the Motorhome ...........................................................11
Pre–Travel Checklist .....................................................................12
Opening Checklist ........................................................................13
Weights .........................................................................................14
Federal Certifi cation Label ............................................................14
Weight Ratings .............................................................................15
Capacity ........................................................................................15
Weighing Your Motorhome ...........................................................16
Weight Distribution .......................................................................17
Trailer Hitches and Towing ...........................................................17
Towing and GCWR .......................................................................18
ON THE ROAD SAFETY – Chapter 3
Safety Belts ..................................................................................19
Fuel System ..................................................................................19
Driving ..........................................................................................19
Parking .........................................................................................20
Changing tires ..............................................................................20
Tire Care .......................................................................................21
Air Pressure ..................................................................................21
SAFETY PROVISIONS – Chapter 4
Smoke Detector ............................................................................23
Fire Extinguisher ...........................................................................23
LP Gas Detector ...........................................................................23
CO Detector ..................................................................................24
Carbon Monoxide Precautions .....................................................24
Lighting Appliances .......................................................................24
Emergency Exit Locations ............................................................24
PLUMBING SYSTEMS - Chapter 5
Water Pump and Filter ..................................................................25
Fresh Water Fill/Tank ....................................................................25
City Water Hook – up ....................................................................25
Low Point Drains ..........................................................................26
Sanitizing the Fresh Water System ..............................................26
Heated Holding Tanks ..................................................................27
Dumping the Holding Tanks ..........................................................27
How to Prevent Blockage .............................................................27
Termination Compartment Fixtures ..............................................28
TECHNICAL SYSTEMS - Chapter 6
Chassis Electrical .........................................................................29
Coach Electrical ............................................................................29
DC System ...................................................................................29
Converter / Inverter .......................................................................30
AC System ....................................................................................30
GFCI .............................................................................................30
Battery Control Center (BCC) .......................................................31
Generator .....................................................................................31
Monitor Panel ...............................................................................32
Roof Air Conditioner .....................................................................32
LP Gas ..........................................................................................33
LP Gas Tank .................................................................................34
LP Gas Regulator .........................................................................34
Home Theater Programming ........................................................35
Home Theater Operation ..............................................................36
Home Theater Trouble Shooting ..................................................38
INTERIOR SYSTEMS – Chapter 7
Automotive Dash ..........................................................................39
Gear Selector ...............................................................................39
Engine Block Heater .....................................................................39
Fuel Selection ...............................................................................39
Dash Board Controls ....................................................................40
Symbols of Switches ....................................................................40
Steering Wheel .............................................................................41
Engine Brake Switch ....................................................................42
Air Suspension .............................................................................42
Backup Monitor .............................................................................42
Heating and Cooling Controls .......................................................42
Parking Brakes .............................................................................42
Leveling System ...........................................................................42
Storage above Cockpit .................................................................43
Front Television ............................................................................44
Interior Storage Areas ...................................................................44
Entry Storage and Step Cover ......................................................44
Under Bed Storage .......................................................................44
Engine Access Panel ..................................................................... 44
Extending the Room .....................................................................44
Retracting the Room .....................................................................45
Hide-A-Bed Sofa ...........................................................................46
Sofa Bed ........................................................................................ 46
Sliding Door and Latch .................................................................46
Day/Night Shade ..........................................................................46
Furnace Thermostat .....................................................................46
Water Heater Switch .....................................................................46
Cabinets .......................................................................................46
Galley Drawers .............................................................................47
Pantry ...........................................................................................47
Range ...........................................................................................47
Refrigerator ...................................................................................47
Microwave ....................................................................................47
Sink ...............................................................................................47
Faucet ................................................................... .....................47
Dinette Bench Conversion ............................................................48
Bath Vent ......................................................................................48
Shower Head and Hose ...............................................................48
Toilet .............................................................................................48
Washer/Dryer Combination Machine ............................................. 48
EXTERIOR SYSTEMS - Chapter 8
Main Entrance ..............................................................................49
Entry Assist Handle ......................................................................49
Electric Step .................................................................................49
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