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There is 12 volt disconnect switch
(red key) located on the passenger
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found beneath the furnace (same
compartment as the manual reset
breakers). When the key is in the “O ”
position it will be locked in place. When
the key is in the “OFF” position it can be
easily removed, which will stop all 12 volt
power supplied to your coach. ote:
The disconnect switch will have to be in
the on position to charge your battery
from the converter in this vehicle. f your
vehicle is going to be parked for longer
than a 48 hr period, turn this switch to
the off position as the CO detector and
the LP detector are hard wired to the
coach battery and will eventually drain
the battery.

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The auxiliary battery (coach battery)
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This battery operates the Motor Home
portion of your vehicle only.
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The Ford chassis battery is located under
the front engine hood. Consult your Ford
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Your auxiliary battery must be regularly
cleaned and maintained at least 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. OT : Please
consult your DOD
manufacturer’s
instructions for detailed maintenance
recommendations.
Warning: Batteries give off explosive
gases that can cause severe personal
injury. Do not smoke in or around the

The chassis battery and auxiliary battery
are two separate systems. Both batteries are
charged from the alternator, but only the
auxiliary battery is charged from the converter.
The chassis battery powers all chassis related
items such as the map light between the driver
and passenger seat, all the dash features,
driving lights, power mirrors, locks and windows.
The auxiliary battery powers all living area
lighting, TV system, DC appliances and air ride
compressor, and back up camera.

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battery and keep open flames and
other sources of ignition well away from
the battery. emember that batteries
can and do, XPLOD ! Be very careful.
Battery electrolytes can cause severe
eye damage and skin burns. lways
wear protective equipment (goggles,
rubber gloves, a protective apron, etc.)
when working with batteries.

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25- foot, 30 amp power cord is
provided with your Pleasure-Way
motorhome. n 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.
OT : 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 volt style. Most
V parks are equipped with 30 amp
plug-ins. emember to always attach
the power cord to your coach first, and
then to the power source.

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There is a monitor panel located
above the passenger side entry door.
Located in this panel is the water heater
control switch, generator control switch
(optional) and the water pump control
switch, which also monitors the black
water, gray water, fresh water and
coach battery charge level.

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f your unit is equipped with a generator,
it will be located directly behind the
driver door. ccess to the generator is
through the locking compartment door.
There is no access to the generator
through the interior of the coach. This
prevents 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.
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Starting the enerator:
1) Turn on the red key disconnect
switch.
2) nsure there is at least a ¼ tank of
gas as the generator runs off the
van chassis fuel tank. f there is less
than a ¼ tank of fuel, the generator
will not start.
3) Press the generator start switch in
the monitor panel area.
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the generator to start. Your generator draws
its gas supply from the van chassis fuel tank.
Once the generator is running, it supplies
power to the entire electrical system, just
as if your unit was plugged into a 110 volt
power source. You will have to balance
your electrical consumption as you have a
limited number of watts/ amps available.

Please refer to the generator’s
manufacturer’s operating manual for
complete operating instructions and
maintenance procedures.
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ote: 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.

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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.

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

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should be leveled for your refrigerator
to provide the proper cooling.
bubble level should be placed on the
freezer shelf to check the refrigerator for
levelness. f the refrigerator is not level
you may have improper cooling.
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operating manual for complete operating
instructions and maintenance procedures.

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ote: The DC or 12 volt setting is for
transportation purposes only. It is
recommended that if you are going to be
stopped for more than a short period of
time, you should switch your refrigerator to
propane or an AC setting and plug into a
110 volt supply. The refrigerator should be
turned to 12 volt when the vehicle will be in
motion and the LP gas must be turned off.

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Your Dometic microwave operates
of 110 volt C power only. To use your
microwave you must be plugged into
shore power or have the generator
running (the microwave cannot be used
at the same time as the roof C unit
when operating on the generator).
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operating instructions for maintenance,
operation and cooking.

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f your motor home is equipped with
TV and DVD components, you will find
these located in the rear entertainment
center. These two components are
powered by a 12 volt power source.
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not record. To play a CD or MP3 the TV flat
screen must be in the on position.

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into the travel position when the vehicle is in
motion.
The travel lock is located directly behind the
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cabinet directly above the TV to
the on position. (Switch is located
beside the fan on the right hand
side). nsure the TV and DVD
player are plugged into the
inverter and the inverter is turned
on.
Turn the antenna booster on by
pressing the black button just
above the inverter on the white
wall plate. (green light indicates
booster on)
Turn the TV on and select DTV-TV
using the input button on your TV
or remote.
Using the menu button select - TV,
select -Channels, select - Scan
Channel. This will bring in all local
air channels.
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hookup in the component
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outlet. Turn the booster off on you
TV antenna follow step (4) for auto
programing.
For DVD operation turn on the
DVD player. Using the source
button on you TV or TV remote
select HDM 1. nsert a DVD or
Blu- ay Disc allow the Disc to load
and press play.

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TV ensure the DVD player is
switched off. Only turn
your DVD player on when in use.

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( enerator or hore ower):
Plug the TV and DVD player into the
outlet located above the inverter.
Switch the inverter off on the right hand
end panel next to the fan. Use the same
programing procedures as the 12 volt
operation.