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EXTERNAL POWER

AQ meter / 30 foot 30 amp power cord is provided in the exterior power cord compartment located
on the driver’s rear side of the unit. To make an external power connection, remove the cord from
the compartment and plug it into any adequate 110 volt power source to activate to all power circuits.
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 110 style, most RV parks are
equipped with 30 amp plug ins.

MONITOR PANEL

There is a monitor panel located above the main entrance side doors. [n this panel is the carbon
monoxide sensor, water heater control switch, generator control switch (optional) and the water
pump control switch which also monitors the black, grey and fresh water tank levels.

AUXILIARY BATTERY

Your motorhome is equipped with an auxiliary battery besides the factory battery in order to provide
12 volt power to your interior components and not create a drain on the chassis battery. The chassis
battery is not tied into the living coach area system in order to provide constant starting power for the
engine.

An isolator is installed to allow both batteries to be charged when the engine is running, but will not
allow the chassis battery to discharge when there is a demand from the living area system. This
battery is automatically charged whenever the motorhome is running, the time required to charge will
depend on how low the battery is. The auxiliary battery will charge at a slower rate when you are
using driving lights, chassis air conditioning, etc.

Normally, the isolator requires no regular maintenance.

AUXILIARY BATTERY LOCATION

Your auxiliary battery is located at the rear of the unit on the passenger’s side corner under the floor
(except Excel-MP and MPL models). This is totally sealed off to the interior of the unit and vented to
the exterior. Access to this battery will be by relocating the passenger side backrest and the rear
seat and backrest cushions and removing the interior lid at floor level which is carpeted and heid in
place by two screws. Remove the screws and lid to gain full access to the battery. Accessability may
be simplified by working at the rear of the unit with the rear door open.

In the Excel-MP and MPL models you will find the location of the auxiliary battery at the rear of the
unit above floor level in a separate compartment. Access to this will be by relocating the rear seat
and backrest cushions and removing the interior compartment lid which is held in by screws.
Remove the screws and lid to gain full access to the battery. Accessability may be simplified by
working at the rear of the unit with the rear door open.

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BATTERY CARE

Your auxiliary battery must be regularly cleaned and maintained atleast.once.a_ month in order to

provide a reliable-and-constant power source to your motorhome. To ensure satisfactory battery
performance, battery terminal cleanliness is essential.

See manufacturer’s instructions for detailed maintenance recommendations.

WARNING: Batteries give. off explosive gases that can cause severe personal injury. Do not smoke,
keep open flames and other sources of ignition well away from the battery. Remember, batteries can
and do, EXPLODE !

WARNING: Battery electrolyte can cause severe eye damage and skin burns. Wear goggles, rubber
gloves and a protective apron when working with batteries.

Maintain the battery as follows unless the battery manufacturer has other instructions and
recommendations:

1. Keep the battery case clean and dry.
2. Make certain that the battery cable connections are clean and tight.

3. Identify the cables as positive (+) or negative (-) before making any battery connections. Always

emove the negative (-) cable first and connect. it last, to reduce the risk of arcing.

4. To remove corrosion from the battery terminals, remove cables from battery and battery from
compartment. Wash the terminals and posts with an ammonia solution or a solution consisting of
1/4 pound of baking soda in 1 quart of water. Be sure the vent plugs are tight to prevent cleaning
solution from entering the cells. After cleaning, flush the outside of the battery and the surrounding
areas of the compartment with clean water.

5. Maintain the electrolyte level by adding distilled water. Water level shall be kept 1/4” below the
bottom of the fill tubes. The water component of the electrolyte evaporates, but the sulphuric acid
component remains. For this reason, add water, not electrolyte to the battery.

6. Use a battery hydrometer to check the specific gravity of the electrolyte in each battery cell.
Charge the battery if the specific gravity measures less than. L215. Do not overcharge the battery.
Stop charging the battery when the electrolyte specific gravity reaches 1.260, at approximately 80
degrees F. (27 degrees C.) Let the battery coo! down prior to usage.

7. Replace the battery into the compartment and reconnect the cables tightly. Replace the lid and
screw down tightly to provide a good seal.

GENERATOR

lf your unit is equipped with a generator it will be located under the floor at the rear of the unit. Access
to this is from underneath the chassis, there is no access through the interior in order to prevent
exhaust gases 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 an Onan start/stop switch
located on the monitor panel. Simply hold the button down until the generator starts, it may take a
few seconds initially for it to start. Your generator draws its gas supply from your chassis gas tank,
but won't drain it for YOU MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF A 1/4 TANK OF GAS FOR THE
GENERATOR TO RUN. Once the generator is running, it is now supplying power to the entire
electrical system, just as if it was plugged into a 110 volt power source.

If your motorhome is not equipped with the generator and you wish to install it at a later date, have
an authorized dealer install this equipment. You will have to remove your underchassis rear
compartment to allow room for your generator. YOU MUST PERMANENTLY SEAL THE REAR
COMPARTMENT ACCESS LID THROUGH THE FLOOR in order to prevent exhaust gases seeping
into the living space of your motorhome. You will not be able to have access to the generator through
this lid.

If your motorhome was purchased without a generator but wired to be ready for a generator, it has a
‘Supplementary Generator Overcurrent Protector’ installed. This is located underneath the sofa/bed
behind the convertor covered by a screwed down lid. This device protects against a future
generators charging circuit overcharging and damaging all of your appliances. If this device is
activated you need to reset it by simply pressing in the button.

See manufacturer’s operating manual for complete operating instructions and maintenance
procedures.

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INTERIOR COCKPIT MAP LIGHT

The interior map lights (located on the overhead cabinet above the driver and passenger captain’s
chairs) has a 3 way switching system. These map lights are wired into the headlight switch and are
powered off of the chassis battery only, not the auxiliary battery like the rest of the interior lights.

FIRST OPTION is by having the headlight knob turned to the centre and the map lights will be turned
on. When you open the doors to the motorhome these lights will come on and shut off when you
shut the door.

SECOND OPTION is by having the headlight knob turned all the way to the left, this lets you turn the
map lights on and off by using the map light switch while the doors are closed. NOTE: DO NOT
LEAVE THE KNOB IN THIS POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IF YOU ARE NOT
DRIVING, FOR THIS WILL DRAIN AND KILL THE CHASSIS BATTERY.

THIRD OPTION is by having the headlight knob turned all the way to the right and these lights will
not come on when your doors open. NOTE: this is the position that this should be left when not
driving.

REFRIGERATOR 12V/110V/LP GAS

Your DOMETIC refrigerator is designed for 3-way operation, using 12 volt DC, 110 volt AC and LP
gas power. When the refrigerator is switched to electric or 12 volt, the ammonia/water mixture is
heated by a heating element instead of a burner.

When your motorhome is stationary, it should be levelled for your refrigerator to provide the proper
cooling. A bubble level should be placed on the freezer shelf to check the refrigerator for levelness.
lf the refrigerator is not level you may have improper cooling.

For LP gas operation, turn the selector switch to gas and follow the instructions on the fridge for
lighting. Turn the fridge thermostat to the highest temperature that will still provide adequate
refrigeration. For 110 volt AC operation, make sure the power cord is connected and switch the
selector switch to electric power. For the 12 volt DC operation setting, power is now provided by the
auxiliary battery. However, the 12 volt power should not be used when stationary in order to prevent
battery drainage.

NOTE the refrigerator should be turned to 12 volt when the vehicle will be in motion and the LP gas
must be turned off.

See manufacturer’s operating manual for complete operating instructions and maintenance
procedures.

For operating instructions for the remainder of your appliances, please see each respective
manufactures operating manuals.

TV/VCR

If your motorhome is equipped with the optional TV/VCR combination unit, you will find this in an
enclosed entertainment centre at thé rear of your unit (except Excel-MP and MPL models). In the
Excel-MP and MPL models you will find that the TV and VCR are two separate units and are located
in the overhead console in the cab area.

Your TV is equipped to function on AC (110 volt) or DC (12 volt) power supply. When shipped from
the factory the unit is set on the DC power supply. The unit should be switched to the AC power
supply if being used for an extended period of time. This is done by reaching up behind the TV
{through the opening below cabinet) and sliding the switch at the lower left corner down (see page
12_of the owners manual). When the switch is in the up position, it is on_12 volts, and when in the

down pasition it is on 110 volts.

There is a switch on the side of the entertainment centre (except Excel-MP and MPL models) that
controls the 12 volt power supply to the TV including the amplifier in the TV antenna. On the Excel-
MP and MPL models this switch is located in the overhead console above the driver’s seat. This
switch will have to be turned ON in order to watch TV with 12 volt power supply only. When the
switch is on, there will be a power drain on the auxiliary battery, even without the TV on. Therefore
it is advisable to turn the switch OFF if the TV will not be in operation. When watching TV with 110
volt power supply, having this switch turned on will provide a better quality picture. The TV in the
Excel-MP and MPL models is only able to function on a 12 volt power supply and will not operate
while the ignition key is on.

To remove the TV from the entertainment centre on all models (except Excel-MP and MPL models)
you will first have to remove the 3 screws up through the bottom of the cabinet into the feet of the
TV. Next remove the door knob on the sliding door, then slide the door all the way open. The TV
will now be able to slide out of the cabinet enabling you to disconnect the cable and power supply
cords.

To remove the TV from the overhead console on the Excel-MP and MPL models you will first have
to gently pry off the cloth buttons covering the screws, one on each side of the TV near the front.
Remove the screws and then you will be able to slide out the unit enabling you to disconnect the
cable and power supply cords. To remove the VCR from the overhead console, first gently pry off
the front corner coving below the VCR to expose two screws. Remove these screws up into the VCR
and then you will be able slide the unit out and disconnect the cable and power supply cords.

See manufacturer's operating manual for complete operating instructions and maintenance
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Remove the support board which is stored behind the passenger’s side backrest cushion. Place
this board across the support rail on the drawer cabinet below the entertainment centre and on
front of the sofa bed.

Remove the two small seat cushions and the passenger's side backrest cushion and set aside.

Slide the long seat cushion forward to the front of the bed. Lay the long backrest cushion down
at the rear of the bed leaving a space along the middle (except Excel-RL and Excel-MP models).
On the Excel-RL and Excel-MP models, slide the long rear backrest cushion tight to the seat
cushion now in the front.

. The passenger’s side backrest cushion and the larger of the two remaining seat cushions are

placed in the middle to complete the bed. (except Excel-RL and Excel-MP models). On the Excel-
RL and Excel-MP models, the passenger's side backrest cushion and the smaller of the two
remaining seat cushions are placed in the rear space next to the rear wall and backrest cushion
to complete the bed. There is one cushion not being used when the sofa is in this bed position.

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