owner’s manual

2011 ford excel

Owners Manual

2011 EXCEL
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It s not safe to use cook ng appl ances for comfort
heat ng.
Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation.

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Before peration:
Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan.
Open Window.

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Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of
the recreational vehicle, and proper ventilation when using the cooking
appliances(s) avoids dangers of asphyxiation. t is especially important
that cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating, as the danger of
asphyxiation is greater when the appliance is used for long periods of time.

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o not f ll conta ner (s) to more than 80 percent of
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Overfilling the propane container can result in uncontrolled propane flow,
which can cause fire or explosion.
property filled container contains
approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid propane.

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If you smell propane:
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xtinguish any open flames, pilot lights and smoking materials.
Do not touch electrical switches.
Shut off the propane supply at the container valve(s) or propane supply
connection.
Open doors and other ventilating openings.
Leave the area until the odor clears.
Have the propane system checked and leakage source corrected before
using gain.
Failure to comply could result in explosion resulting in death or serious injury.

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Propane cylinders shall not be placed or stored inside the vehicle. Propane
cylinders are equipped with safety devices that relieve excessive pressure
by discharging propane to the atmosphere.

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2011 ford excel

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Pleasure-Way ndustries Ltd. takes great pride in the quality and excellence that the
Pleasure-Way name represents. We appreciate having you as a customer and welcome
you into the Pleasure-Way family. This manual is provided to introduce you to the many
features of your new Ford xcel including operation, maintenance and warranties. We
strongly advise you to take time to read this manual, the ord chassis owners manual as
well as those of the motorhome components before you use your new motorhome. t will
help you to better understand the many operational features of this recreational vehicle.
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fter reading this manual, be sure to keep it in the motorhome as a reference. Your
Pleasure-Way dealer will be glad to answer any further questions about the operation of
your motorhome and the appliances.

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ll reasonable precautions have been taken in the preparation of this manual/we have
been as accurate as possible at the time of this publication. However, due to our policy of
continuous improvement and refinement to our product, Pleasure-Way reserves the right to
make product changes at any time without prior notice and without incurring obligations.
s a result, Pleasure-Way assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the accuracy in
the content of this manual.
We know that you will enjoy your new Pleasure-Way and we wish you many miles of
pleasant and carefree driving. Happy Travels!

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otor ome Interior ............................................................................................................ 35-37
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otor ome ystems ............................................................................................................. 18-30
as ystem ................................................................................................................... 18
LP On / Off valve, Fill Valve, Bleeder Valve .............................................................. 19
LP Tank auge ............................................................................................................ 20
How To Use LP ppliances ......................................................................................... 20
Cook Top ...................................................................................................................... 20
Furnace ............................................................................................................................. 21
efrigerator ....................................................................................................................... 21
Water Heater ..................................................................................................................... 22
Fresh Water System ........................................................................................................... 23
Fresh Water Fill/Drain ................................................................................................... 23
City Water Connection ................................................................................................... 24
Water Pump .................................................................................................................. 24
Toilet ............................................................................................................................... 25
Shower ........................................................................................................................... 26
Waste System ........................................................................................................................ 26
Draining Waste tanks ....................................................................................................... 26
Winterizing ......................................................................................................................... 27-29
Living rea lectrical System .............................................................................................. 30-32
Distribution Panel ......................................................................................................... 31
12 Volt eset Breakers .................................................................................................. 31
12 volt Battery Disconnect Switch .............................................................................. 32
uxiliary Battery ........................................................................................................... 32
Battery Care ................................................................................................................. 32
xternal Power .................................................................................................................. 33
Monitor panel rea ..................................................................................................... 33
enerator ..................................................................................................................... 33-34
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otor ome xterior .............................................................................................................. 10- 15
Motor Home Size .......................................................................................................... 10
xterior Side Photos .................................................................................................... 11
ir ide Fill Valves ........................................................................................................ 12
LP fill Valve .................................................................................................................... 12
Furnace Vent ................................................................................................................ 12
Driver xterior Shower ................................................................................................. 12
Driver Water Heater Vent ............................................................................................ 13
Driver Side Sewer Hose ................................................................................................ 13
Driver Side Sewer Dump Valves ................................................................................. 14
Passenger Side Fresh water fill ................................................................................... 14
Driver Side Fridge Vent ............................................................................................... 15
Passenger Side xterior 110 volt plug ........................................................................ 15
Passenger Side Porch light ......................................................................................... 15
Coach & Chassis Battery ............................................................................................ 16

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nterior Cockpit Map Light ............................................................................................... 35
efrigerator ........................................................................................................................ 35
Microwave .......................................................................................................................... 35
TV/DVD ............................................................................................................................... 36
Theatre System User uide............................................................................................... 36
TD and TS Bed ssembly .................................................................................................. 38-39
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Familiarize yourself with the applicable warranties. You are responsible for ensuring the
procedures for obtaining warranty repair are followed properly. t is your responsibility and
obligation to return your V to your dealership for warranty service repair.

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s the owner of the V, you are responsible for regular and proper maintenance performed
in accordance with this manual and the O M manuals. egular and proper maintenance
will help prevent conditions arising from neglect that are not covered by warranty.

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Pleasure-Way ndustries Ltd. warranties the specified new Motorhome free from defects in
material and craftsmanship, on the sections manufactured by Pleasure-Way ndustries Ltd.
under normal use and service. Pleasure-Way ndustries Ltd.’s obligation under this warranty
shall be limited to 36 months / 36,000 miles / 60,000 kilometers (which ever comes first) after
the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser from an uthorized Pleasure-Way
Dealer and shall be limited to making good, at our factory, any part or parts thereof upon
return to the factory.
The conditions of this warranty shall not and will not apply to the following:
f the Motorhome has been altered outside our factory in any way so as, in our
sole opinion, to affect its stability or reliability.

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f the Motorhome, in our sole opinion, has been subject to misuse, negligence, or
accident.

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Tires, refrigerator, stove, furnace, roof air conditioner, chassis, power train,
and any other components, which is under a separate warranty from the
manufacturer, and service can be obtained from their facilities in orth
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Unauthorized repairs, alterations or modifications;

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