Apollo 3300 IB 1978 User manual

Hello!
This is the owner’s manual from an 1978 Apollo 3300 IB Motorhome. It looks like a generic version
for all of Apollo’s line as the following units are included:
2600DB (Double Bed)
2600RB (Rear Bath)
2600RL (Rear Leisure Center)
3000DB (Double Bed)
3000RB (Rear Bath)
3000RL (Rear Leisure Center)
3000RBV (Rear Bath with Vanity)
3300RB (Rear Bath)
3300RBV (Rear Bath with Vanity)
3300IB (Rear Double Bed)
If you’re not sure the model you have, floor plans are included on the original page 31, 33 and 35.
The original manual was obviously dropped at one point, and the pages were rearranged to put all the
3300 IB stuff together in one spot. I rearranged it into original numerical order, but there are a couple
of pages missing as far as the numbers are concerned. It does not look like any of the original
information is missing though.
In addition, there were five additional pages that were photocopies. Annoyingly, they share page
numbers with existing pages, but the images are completely different. I added them to the end of this
PDF for sake of completeness.
Thank you!
Rick Hamell
http://Hamell.net
http://RickHamell.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1—INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Driver’s Compartment . . . ..... . . . ...... . . .
Instruments and Controls ................ .
Steering Column . . .... . . . . . ......... . . . . .
Apollo Central Control .... . . . ...... . . . ...
Gas Monitor . . ... . . ...... . . . . ........ . . .
SECTION 2—OPERATING AIDS
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Standard Trunk Equipment . . ...... . . . .........
Emergency Equipment .........................
Useful Equipment ........................... . .
Daily Trip Log . . . .......................... . .
SECTION 3-IDENTIFICATION
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Re-Registering Your Apollo . . . .. . ... . . . . . . . .. . . . . ....... 23
Identification ............ . .. . ............ . . . . .
I.D. Plates . . . ............. . .... , .............
Exterior 2600 Model .. . .. . ........... . ..... . ..
Floor Plans 2600 Model .. . . ...... . .. . . . ...... .
Exterior 3000 Model ....... . ......... . .... . ... .
Floor Plans 3000 Model i. . .. . . . ..... . ........ .
Exterior 3300 Model ... . . ,........ . . . .. . .. . . . . .
Floor Plans 3300 Model .... . .. . .........,.... .
SECTION 4-AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT
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Fuel Tanks ...... . .... . ........................... . ....37
How to Weigh Your Apollo ......r.. . ..........
Front End Service Area ... . .. . .... . ... . r.... . . .
Fuse Block ... . C.. . . . .. . ....... . ,.............
Engine Compartment . . . ....... . . .......... . . . .
SECTION 5—EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Automotive Air Conditioner .... . ... . . ..........
Roof Air Conditioner . . . . . . ... . .. . .............
Electrical System ..‘ ... . . . .. . ...... . . . . . ........
Water and Drain System ... . .._... . . , ... . . .... . .
L.P. Gas System and Components ... . . . .........
Microwave Oven . . ......... . . ..... . .... . ......
Ice Maker . . . .. . .. . ........... . . . . . ...........
Blender . . . . ... . .......... . . . . .... . ......... . .
Vacuum Cleaner ....... . . . ....... . ...... . .... .
Automatic Entry Step . . ... . . .. . . . . .... . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 6—MAINTENANCE
Sanitation and Maintenance of Water Systems
Cleaning Holding Tanks ...................
Battery Care ............. . ........... . ....
Battery Charges ................... . . . .... .
Tire Maintenance .. . .............. . . . .... .
Safety Procedures . . ...................... .
SECTION 7—STORING AND WINTERIZING
Winter Travel . . . . . . ................. . . . .. .
Storing Your Apollo ... . Q......... . . . ......
SECTION 8—DIAGRAMS
Diagram Index ... . ..... . . . ...... . ...... . .
Diagrams . . ........................... . . .
COMPONENT INDEX .................. . .... . ..

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DRIVERS COMPARTMENT
You will find that your new motor home drives and handles with comparitive
ease. For good safety, the basic thing to remember is that it is larger and heavier
than your passenger car. Because of this, allow more space for turning and do
not follow the car ahead too closely, you require more stopping space.
Sitting over the front wheel may cause you to crowd the center of the road. A
quick glance in the rear view mirrors will indicate how close your vehicle is to
the center line. GENERALLY, JUST EXERCISE MORE CAUTION IN
EVERY RESPECT. “
Before you start, however, familiarize yourself with the drivers compartment
and locate all instruments on your dashboard. We also suggest that you utilize
the check lists provided in Section 2, before starting.
Figure IDriver's Compartment
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DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS —The driver and passenger seats
have numerous adjustments to provide you with maximum comfort. Both
seats have backward/forward adjustments, raise and lower, swivel and have
adjustable arm rests. For additional comfort the seats also recline.
To make aforward/backward adjustment, find the two levers located under
the forward center position of the seat. Move the smaller, top iever to the left
and slide the seat to the desired position. To swivel the seat, depress the larger,
lower lever and turn. Simply lift or lower the arrnrests as desired. To recline or
raise the seat back, locate the knob at thejunction of the seat and back. Then
simply dial the desired position. To make avertical adjustment, depress the
swivel release, hold in the down position and slowly pull straight up on the
seat. After the seat has traveled W’, release swivel. Continue lifting the seat
approximately another 3/4” until swivel lock engages the next higher position.
To continue the adjustment, repeat the operation. After satisfactory height
has been found, loosen fasteners on clamp ring, check for swivel and re-
engagement of swivel lock.
Both seats are equipped with seat belts. To lengthen belt to fit, turn the buckle
perpendicular to the belt, and pull to desired length. To shorten, pull loose end
of belt.
CA UTION: Move seat forward before swiveling.

Figure 2Parking Brake
PARKING BRAKE
On the oor to the left ofthe drivers seat is the parking brake. To engage, push
the lever forward. To release, pull the lever back to the “UP” position.
At the top ofthe lever is aknob that adjusts the tension ofthe SET/RELEASE
lever. To INCREASE tension, turn the knob clockwise; to DECREASE the
tension, turn the knob counterclockwise.
OVERHEAD BUNK
The 2600 Series coach may be equipped with an overhead bunk. In order to
use the bunk, first move the front seats as far forward as possible. Then, turn
each seat so they face each other. and push them against their respective walls.
Now the overhead bunk may be pulled down into the sleeping position.
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BATTERY SELECTOR SWITCH
The battery selector switch is located below the left hand side of the driver’s
seat. It has four positions; OFF, 1,2, or BOTH. For normal driving, set the
switch to “BOTH” to insure that each battery receives acharge. While camp-
ing, set the switch to position 1(the larger battery) and leave battery 2in reserve
to insure that both batteries are not inadvertently discharged. When starting
engine or auxiliary generator, place selector switch to “BOTH” to utilize full
starting power. After starting, selector should remain on “BOTH” position.
In the event that both batteries are weak, put the switch to “BOTH” to start
your engine.
If coach is being used and no charging sources are running, turn battery selec-
tor switch to #1. This leaves the other battery fully charged for starting the
engine.
From time to time while camping, check the batteries by observing the meter
on the central control panel. When the coach is not in use, be sure the selector
is ALWAYS set to “OFF.”
When your power plant (generator) is running, or when hooked to shore power,
both batteries are charged if battery selector switch is set to “BOTH.”
Figure 3Battery Selector Switch
CA UTION: Ifswitch is turned to “OFF” when generator is running or when
hooked to shore power, converter damage will result.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
It is important that you familiarize yourself with the various instruments and
controls and utilize the check lists, BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR
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Figure 4Dash Instruments &Controls
l. FUEL GAUGE —With ignition key in ON or ACCESSORY position,
the pointer will indicate the amount of fuel in the gas tank. The selector
switch permits the contents of each tank to be checked conveniently.
2. AMMETER —Indicates whether battery is being charged or dis-
charged. Pointer will normally remain slightly to the right of center while
driving when battery is fully charged. If the indicator is continuously to
the left, indicating discharge, the electrical system should be examined
immediately.
3. VACUUM GAUGE (MOTOR MINDER) --Indicates engine mani-
fold vacuum. Try to maintain the highest reading possible when driving.
This will result in the best fuel economy and maximum engine life.
4. TEMPERATURE GAUGE —- Indicates engine coolant temperature.
Pointer will normally stay near center but may rise slightly in congested
traffic or under heavy load. DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE IF INDI-
CATOR REMAINS IN HIGH TEMPERATURE RANGE AT
RIGHT EXTREMITY OF GAUGE.
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