Water Heater
Your motorhome is equipped with a Girard instant water heater located on the driver side mid body.
Please refer to the manufacturer’s instruction manual for lighting and maintenance instructions. You
must ensure there is water is available before turning the burner on to heat the water. The LP gas
switch must be in the on position, LP gas is automatically supplied to the main burner to heat water to a
desired temperature and then automatically shuts off when the hot water is not in use. A regulated
mixture of gas and air is ignited automatically providing a flame, which is directed into the heating tube.
The heating assembly is sealed off from the RV interior and is vented to the outside.

The instantaneous water heater does not have a by-pass, you can run antifreeze through the water
heater to ensure it is winterized. The exterior water heater switch should be in the off position when the
vehicle is in storage or in a winterized state. If antifreeze is used for winterizing run clean water through
the water heater before you turn the power switch on to the water heater. You can run water through
the water heater by pumping water through the hot water taps in the vehicle.
For best practices with the instant water heater turn you hot water tap to the medium flow, then adjust
the water heater temperature control to the desired temperature. Do not blend with cold water unless
the water heater temperature is too high.

NOTE: Your LP gas appliances may not light on the first try. There may be air in the LP gas
lines that will dissipate as the gas pressurizes the lines.

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Toilet Foot Flush

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 the way back. Sticking may be caused by foreign material on
the waste valve blade seal at the bottom of the bowl. If the problem persists, you may need to replace
the water valve.
2. The Toilet leaks, there is water on the floor:
- if the leak is in the back of the toilet, check the water supply line connection and refer 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 for tightness.
3. Poor flush pressure:
- the levers must be held fully open during the flush. A good flush should be obtained within 2 to 3
seconds. If the problem persists, remove the water supply line and check the water supply. The water
supply rate should be at least 10 litres/2.5 gallons per minute to ensure an adequate flush.

Waste System
Before using your waste holding tank, deodorize it by adding one gallon of water and commercial tank
deodorizer through the toilet.
You vehicle is equipped with two waste holding tanks, the black water holding tank in which waste
water from the toilet is stored and the grey water tank in which the waste water from your sinks and
shower are stored.

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Draining Waste Holding Tanks
1. Be sure the holding tank valve is closed, then remove the termination cap.
2. Join the sewer hose to the coupling on the main drain outlet.
3. Place the end of the sewer hose into the sanitary dumping station opening. Make sure the hose
does not sag or create a p-trap.
4. Open the termination valve on the solid waste holding tank. Once this tank is empty, then open the
valve for the gray waste tank. A garden hose may be left running into the toilet with the valve open
to further rinse the tank and sewer hose.
5. Close the termination valves and replace the cap.
6. Deodorize the empty tank by adding one gallon of water and commercial holding tank deodorizer
through the tank.
NOTE: If the black water holding tank is allowed to overfill, the overflow may back up through the
toilet.
The drainage from the sinks and shower is collected in a separate gray water holding tank. This tank
has its own dump valve but ties into the same termination valve outlet as the waste holding tank.
Drain the gray water holding tank in the same way after draining the waste holding tank. This will
help flush out the solids out of the sewer hose.
NOTE: If the gray water tank is allowed to overfill, the overflow may back up through the shower
drain. If you are using a sewer hookup in a RV park, keep the valve closed until the holding tank is at
least partially full, then open the drain. The large quantity of waste flow will provide more effective
drainage and reduce tank stoppages.

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How to Winterize Your Pleasure-Way Motorhome
1) Drain your fresh water tank. The fresh water tank is located behind the passenger cab entrance
door Open the drain spigot by turning the top lever and let the water drain (there may be a small
amount of water left in the tank after it is drained.).

(1)

2)

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Turn off the hot water tank.

(See picture (2) above)

3) 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 water pump place the other
end in a container RV non-toxic antifreeze. Turn on you’re the pump. This will pump non-toxic RV
antifreeze through all of your fresh water lines.
NOTE: Siphon hose consists of 40” of ½” clear tubing with a fitting to attach to the water pump. The
fitting can be purchased through an RV dealer.

6) Open the kitchen and bathroom faucets one at a time allowing the antifreeze to flow through
both the hot and the cold sides. Be sure to also open the toilet valve and exterior shower faucet.
Turn off the water pump and disconnect the siphon hose, reattach the original fresh water supply
fitting.
7) Pour ½ cup of RV antifreeze down each drain (kitchen sink, bathroom sink and shower drain).
8) Fully charge your auxiliary coach battery and turn off and remove the red disconnect. The red
disconnect is located in the passenger rear storage compartment in the small door above the
battery access door.

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9) Turn you thermostat to the off position. (see picture (9) above)
10) Turn your propane tank off. (see picture (10) above)
11) Place your fridge door in a slightly open position for air to circulate through the fridge..
Note: It is recommended that you start and run your vehicle and generator once a month during the
winter season.
Winter Use
We recommend that the water system not be used when the outside temperature drops below the
freezing point. You should ensure that your unit is completely winterized by that time. If it is
necessary to use water, we suggest that you bring containers of fresh water with you and add nontoxic RV antifreeze to the gray and black water holding tanks. Do not use your fresh water system.
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Keep in mind that as you add more water to the holding tanks the antifreeze will dilute more
than the recommended amount and may start to freeze earlier at cold temperature.

Quick Drain of the Water system
1) Open the fresh water tank drain.
2) Open the low point drain valves located under the driver side running board in front of the fuel
tank.
3) Open all hot and cold taps on the vehicle.
4) Drain the black and grey holding tanks.

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Living Area Electrical System
The Motorhome living area electrical system is designed for convenience. It is capable of supplying
the vehicle with at least two sources of power. The 12-Volt auxiliary battery supplies power to the
interior components (except the plug receptacles, roof air conditioner, microwave, fridge when on AC
mode) for short-term use. This battery is automatically charged when the motorhome is running. For
long term use, your vehicle may be powered by plugging into a 110-Volt external power source with
the supplied 25-foot power cable. The 25-foot power cord supplied with your coach will have to be
connected to your coach, in the driver’s side component compartment and to a 110 volt 30 amp
power supply. This will: supply 110-Volt power throughout the interior it will also supply power
through a power converter to all 12-Volt components and charge the auxiliary battery. NOTE: Always
connect the power cord to your coach first and then to the power source.
The furnace and range operate only on LP gas and the refrigerator can operate on all 3 sources
( propane, 12-Volt DC and 110-Volt AC ). The furnace fan operates on 12-Volts.
Your unit is equipped with a 110/12-Volt power converter. Its function is to take part of the 110-Volt
current that is received when the unit is plugged into an external power source and change it to 12Volts (which powers most of the motorhome components).
NOTE: The 12-Volt or DC power on your fridge should be used while in motion .
Converter and Output Fuses

The converter is located under the power sofa on the passenger side. Access to the converter is through
the passenger rear door of the vehicle. Remove the blue battery cover and pull the carpet cover panel at
the top near the battery box.
The Converter takes 110 volt power and converts it to operate the 12 volt system. This happens when
plugged into shore power or operating off of the generator. The converter is plugged in to a 110 volt
power outlet under the power sofa.
The converter also has a battery charger built in that is specific to Lithium Battery charging. This battery
charger only charges the coach battery.
The converter fuses will blow if the coach battery is hooked up with reverse polarity. You will have to
remove the screw and electrical resistor to access the fuses.
The fan on the converter will only operate once the converter reaches a designated temperature.

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DC Fuse Panel and Auto reset breaker Panel
Driver Ottoman fuse panel

Kitchen upper fuse panel

DC beakers for Battery and Generator
These breakers are located below the cover panel under the driver side ottoman cushion.
The battery disconnect breaker will disconnect battery input to the multi-plex wiring control center.
The generator breaker disrupts the battery feed to the generator for the starter and generator fuel
pump.

DC / Battery Disconnect Switch
(1) Located on the kitchen end panel inside the sliding entrance door. This switch is used to
eliminate all electrical draw from the auxiliary/coach batteries.
This switch should be in the off position if the motor home is not being used for more than 48
hours. This switch must be in the on position to charge the auxiliary batteries from the
converter source.

(1)

(2)

ottoman disconnect

(2) The disconnect in the driver ottoman door is a total battery disconnect used especially for
service and winter storage. This battery disconnect will not allow the auxiliary batteries to be
charge from the solar panels, converter or the vehicle alternator.

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Switch Panels and Controls
Kitchen End Switch Panel
Porch Light
Generator start/Stop
Water Pump
Battery Disconnect

Entry Light
Living Room Lights
Master/ All Light Switch
Panel Lights

Driver Rear Upper Switch Panel

Entry Lights

Living Room Lights
Under Cabinet Lights
Reading Lights
Water Pump Switch
Generator Switch
Sofa Extend Switch
Sofa Retract Switch
Monitor Panel and Generator Hour Meter

Monitor Panel

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Trouble Shooting the DC/12 volt System
1) Ensure the battery disconnect is in the on position
2) Ensure there is 12 volt power from the coach battery ( Check battery voltage or start the vehicle
engine)
3) Ensure the converter is plugged into the wall outlet
4) Ensure the 30 amp fuses on the converter are good
5) Ensure the converter breaker is not tripped in the AC breaker panel
6) To reset the Multi Plex wiring control system for the coach (this includes all switches and
controls) Unplug the vehicle from shore power or shut off the generator. Turn off the battery
disconnect switch allow the system to do a complete shutdown this will only take a couple of
minutes. Turn on the disconnect switch and the system will be reset.
AC (110-120 volt) Power
A 25- foot, 30-amp power cord is provided under the rear sofa. In order to activate all power circuits,
connect the yellow power cord to your coach in the driver’s side component compartment and to an
adequate 110-Volt power source. The connector is rated for 30-amp capacity. NOTE: The male end of
the power cord is a 30-amp plug, therefore you may require an adapter to convert the plug into the 11015Amp 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.

Trouble Shooting AC power:
Step 1 – Ensure you have a known good power source for your power cord to
plug into. Test the plug with another appliance. Ensure your power
cord is properly attached to your Motor Home.
Step 2 – Ensure the GFCI has not been tripped. Press the test button and then
reset the GFCI. If the light is on in the middle of the CFCI it
indicates it is tripped.

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Step 3 – Ensure the breakers in your distribution panel have not been tripped.

If you have power from shore power (electrical plug ), but not from your generator.
Step 4: Ensure the breaker on the generator is not tripped.

If you have power from your generator, but not from shore power.
Step 5 – Check your shore power source (Step 1)
Ensure your Automatic transfer switch is snapping shut. There are
several different methods to do this. Inside the transfer switch there
is a set of points that are spring loaded on occasion the points will
not make proper contact.
Method 1: Restart your generator, have your power fully engaged by the generator, switch off
the generator and plug your power cord into a 120 volt electrical outlet. (You may have to repeat this
step a couple of times, always ensure that you unplug your power cord before staring your generator.)
Method 2: Turn off your generator and unplug your Motor Home from shore power. Locate the
transfer switch, open the transfer switch, move the points back and forth making sure they have free
movement. Check for debris between the points.

AC or 120 volt Appliances
Converter AC –DC with charger
Air Conditioner
Fridge When on AC

Microwave
All AC or 120 volt wall receptacles
TV/DVD when plugged into AC

If an individual appliance is not working ensure that the appliance is plugged in and check the breaker
for the individual appliance.
Note: The fridge plug, kitchen plug, and exterior plug is controlled by the GFCI
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Batteries
The engine starting battery or chassis battery please refer to the Mercedes Sprinter Manual.
Your motorhome is equipped with two auxiliary coach batteries located under the rear sofa.
Your motor home is equipped with one engine starting (chassis) battery located under the
driver floor board. All batteries will charge from the alternator in order to provide 12-Volt
power to your interior components and the chassis portion of the motor home. The Chassis
and coach batteries are separated by a control module located under the driver seat. This
module will only engage when the vehicle is running.
Lithium Batteries and Charging System
Your vehicle is equipped with two Lithium Ion Batteries and a special Converter with a built in
Lithium Charge control.
Battery Type: Eco-Ion (LiFePO4) 12 volt 100 Ah
*WARNING: The OEM batteries can only be replaced with identical Lithium Ion type batteries.
The charging system is set up for Lithium Ion cells. Replacing the Lithium Ion batteries with a
Lead Acid, Gel, AGM, Etc. battery may result in damage to the vehicle, coach, batteries and
electrical system. These damages may result in a thermal incident such as fire, electrical short,
melting, off gassing, Etc.

*WARNING: Do not charge your batteries below 32 degrees F or 0 degrees C. When placing
your vehicle into storage always ensure your batteries are fully charged and the battery
disconnect switch is in the off position. Your vehicle may also be equipped with a charge line
disconnect from the vehicle alternator.
Battery position will vary with the build and chassis or the vehicle.
Access to the batteries is through the rear doors. The batteries are located under the power
sofa. ( Lower the spare tire for full access the rear doors).

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1) Remove the blue cover panel. ( This panel is held by magnets)
2) Turn the thumb latches and fold down the battery door.

*Warning: Do not work on the batteries with the vehicle running, generator running or the
vehicle plugged into shore power. Ensure the solar panels are covered.
For all batteries note the warning symbols.

All coach batteries are fused with 150 amp fuses for the protection of your coach and the
battery system. These fuses are located in the battery area and at the charging source.

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Converter: Progressive Dynamics PD 9145 AL with charger
This converter is only to be used with the Lithium Ion Batteries. The Lithium Ion batteries
charge at a high amperage rate, the converter is designed for this purpose. The converter is the
Intelli Power 9145 A with a lithium module located above the converter fuses.

*Warning: Solar panels will have to be covered before working on and disconnecting the
batteries. Keep the solar panels covered until the batteries are installed and connected to the
coach system.
To extend the life of your Lithium Ion batteries it is recommend that the batteries be fully
charge and kept above freezing temperatures when in storage. This may involve removing the
Lithium Ion batteries from the coach and moving the batteries to a warm location for winter
storage.
NOTE: Please see the battery manufacturer’s instructions for detailed maintenance recommendations.
Chassis Battery
The engine starting battery is located below the driver foot board in the cab area of the vehicle. The
engine starting battery and the coach battery are separated by the Mercedes battery control system
located under the driver seat.
NOTE: The chassis battery is only charged through the alternator when the motor is running. The
converter will not charge the engine starting battery. Please refer to the Mercedes Sprinter manual for
maintaining and storing the batteries.
Generator
If your unit is equipped with a generator, it will be located at the rear of the vehicle. Access to the
generator is from underneath the chassis. There is no access through the interior so as to prevent
exhaust gases from seeping into the living compartment. The generator will provide an added source
of power to run the electrical system when you are not plugged into a 110-Volt power source. To
start your generator you will see a start/stop switch located on both switch panels. Simply push the
button until the generator starts, it may take a few seconds initially for it to start. Your generator is
an LP generator it draws its fuel supply from your LP tank, ensure the LP switch is on before starting
the generator. Once the generator is running, it supplies power to the entire electrical system, just as
if your unit were plugged into a 110-Volt power source.
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NOTE: If your unit is equipped with a generator, it is essential that you run your generator at least ½
hour a month under load (microwave, AC, coffee maker, etc.) to keep the generator fuel from
damaging the carburetor, the oil to be circulated through the cylinder and the electrical components
from build up of corrosion.
NOTE: For your safety and protection, all generator or generator-ready units are equipped with an
automatic transfer switch that will allow your coach to receive power from either shore power or your
generator

MOTORHOME INTERIOR
Interior Cockpit Map Light
*Note: This is the Mercedes Sprinter map light system, refer to the vehicle manual for operation.
*Note: The cockpit map lights operate off the chassis/engine starting battery.
Appliances
COOK TOP:
The vehicle is equipped with a two-burner flush mount cook top located in the 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 until the burner ignites.
4) Turn the burner knob to adjust the flame to the appropriate heat setting.
5) When you have finished using the cook top, turn the burner knob to the off position allow the
burner to cool before closing the cook top cover.
Please consult the stovetop owner’s manual for complete operating and cleaning instructions.

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FURNACE:
Your vehicle is equipped with a 16,000 BTU Suburban LP gas Auto Ignition Furnace. The furnace is
located near the floor below the fridge. The thermostat control is located above the interior TV.
1) Ensure that there is propane supplied to the coach.
2) Ensure there is 12V power to the coach.
3) Turn the thermostat to the on position and set the thermostat to the desired temperature.
4) The Furnace will auto ignite and cycle through fan and heating. The furnace will cycle keeping
the desired temperature.
Note: When the furnace is not in use, turn the thermostat switch to the off position.

REFRIGERATOR:
Your vehicle is equipped with a Dometic three way fridge/freezer (LP gas , AC & DC).
Please refer to the fridge manuals included with your vehicle.

MICROWAVE OVEN :
Your Microwave oven operates off of 110 volt AC power only. To use your microwave you must be
plugged into shore power or have the generator running.
NOTE: You will not be able to run your microwave oven at the same time as your roof air if you are
running on your generator power.
Please refer to the manufactures operating instructions for maintenance, operation and cooking.

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Water Heater
Your motorhome is equipped with a Girard instant water heater located on the driver side mid body.
Please refer to the manufacturer’s instruction manual for lighting and maintenance instructions. You
must ensure there is water is available before turning the burner on to heat the water. The LP gas
switch must be in the on position, LP gas is automatically supplied to the main burner to heat water to a
desired temperature and then automatically shuts off when the hot water is not in use. A regulated
mixture of gas and air is ignited automatically providing a flame, which is directed into the heating tube.
The heating assembly is sealed off from the RV interior and is vented to the outside.

The instantaneous water heater does not have a by-pass, you can run antifreeze through the water
heater to ensure it is winterized. The exterior water heater switch should be in the off position when the
vehicle is in storage or in a winterized state. If antifreeze is used for winterizing run clean water through
the water heater before you turn the power switch on to the water heater. You can run water through
the water heater by pumping water through the hot water taps in the vehicle.
For best practices with the instant water heater turn you hot water tap to the full open position, then
adjust the water heater temperature control to the desired temperature.
Please refer to the Girard manual for more information.

NOTE: Your LP gas appliances may not light on the first try. There may be air in the LP gas
lines that will dissipate as the gas pressurizes the lines.

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TV AND DVD
Your motor home is equipped with TV and Blu-ray DVD components, you will find these located in the
entertainment center. These two components are powered by a 110 volt power source (inverter or
shore power)
NOTE: Your DVD is a player only as it will not record. To play a CD or MP3 the TV flat screen must be in
the on position.
24” THEATRE SYSTEM
BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE
For addition TV, DVD, Antenna, or Inverter for additional information please refer to the appliance
owner manuals.
A) COMPONENTS:
1)
24” Flat Screen Monitor
2)
Blu-Ray DVD player
3)
Inverter for 12 volt operation
4)
Antenna with booster
Rear entertainment center
TV on rear closet wall, DVD above the closet, inverter on the upper closet shelf, TV booster on the front
TV cabinet.

B) BASIC TV OPERATION:
TV antenna (rotate the TV antenna for best reception) or hook up to park cable
12 Volt Operation
1)
Turn the inverter on. The inverter is located in the cabinet directly above the DVD player. The
OFF/ On Switch is located beside the fan on the back of the inverter opposite end as the plug
outlet). Ensure the TV and DVD player are plugged into the inverter and the inverter.

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