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.

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.

Pull the Black handle first then the grey handle. This will help flush the black waste through the sewer
hose.

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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)

(2)

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.

4) 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.
5) Pour ½ cup of RV antifreeze down each drain (kitchen sink, bathroom sink and shower drain).
6) Disconnect the engine starting battery (Mercedes next to the gas pedal).

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7) Fully charge your auxiliary coach battery and turn off and remove the red disconnect. The red
disconnect is located in the driver ottoman compartment. See battery care for more information.

(8)

(9)

9) Turn your propane tank off. (see picture (10) above)
10) 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 passenger side running board in front of the
fresh water drain.
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. A 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 cable 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, supply power through a power converter to all 12Volt 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 12-Volts
(which powers most of the motorhome components). It also provides 110-Volt power to the
components that only require 110-Volts.
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 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
Kitchen Lights
Generator start/Stop
Water Pump
Battery Disconnect

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

Driver Rear Upper Switch Panel

Kitchen Lights
Counter 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 check the disconnect in the ottoman
cabinet and the breaker under the ottoman seat.
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 Spyder 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.
External AC Power
A 25- foot, 30-amp power cord is provided under the rear sofa. In order to activate all power
circuits, connect the 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 110- 15Amp style. Most RV parks are equipped with 30-amp plugins. Remember to always attach the power cord to your coach first, and then to the power
source.

Trouble Shooting 120 volt or 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.)

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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:
Roof Air Conditioner
Fridge when switched to AC
Microwave
Converter
TV when plugged into a wall outlet
All AC or 120 volt plug receptacles
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, bathroom plug and exterior plug are 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 on the Driver side.
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 an 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

If the generator will not turn over check the generator breaker under the passenger side ottoman.

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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.

MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN
Your Micro/Convection 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 /convection 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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FURNACE:
Your vehicle is equipped with a 16,000 BTU Atwood 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:
(FL) Your vehicle is equipped with a Dometic three way fridge/freezer (LP gas , AC & DC).
(TS) Your vehicle is equipped with a Norcold three way two door fridge/Freezer (LP gas, AC & DC)
Please refer to the fridge manuals included with your vehicle.

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WATER HEATER:
Your vehicle is equipped with a Girard instant water heater GSWH-1M or 2. The water heater is located
under the fridge (FL) or beside the furnace (TS). You can access the fittings on the water heater by
removing the small access panel next to the furnace. The water heater will only be on when you have
hot water flow. The switch for the water heater is located in the outside water heater vent this should
only be switched off for storage.

GSWH-2

Your water heater is a LP gas appliance with 12 volt DC for ignition and temperature sensing.
Basic operation: (battery switch must be in the on position)
1) Turn on the LP gas switch in the utility center
2) Turn on the water heater switch located in the exterior water heater vent.
3) Turn on the hot water tap or shower tap to full hot.
4) Adjust the temperature by using the water heater temperature control.

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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TABLE

1)
2)
3)
4)

Remove the table and table leg from the front closet
Insert the T end of the table pole into the table base
Turn the table pole clock wise until it is tight and lacked into place
Press the table down onto the table pole.

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
(FL) 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.
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(FL) Front entertainment center