Fleetwood American Dream WIDE BODY 1998 User manual

AM.ERI
BY FLEET'NCXJD ~
WI.DEBODY
1998
owner's manual
L90-0032

LIMITED ONE-YEARITHREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
FOR MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BY SUBSIDIARIES OF FLEETWOOD ENTERPRljlES, INC.
SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
COVERAGE PROVIDED
Your new motor home, inclljding the structure, plumbing, heating and electrical systems, and all appliances and equipment installed by the manufacturer,
is warranted under normal use 10 be free from manufacturing defects in material or workmanship.
The warranty extends
to the first retail purchaserand his Irans/erae(s) and begins on the date of original retail delivery or the date the motor home is first
placed into seNiee as a rental, commer91al or demonstratorunit (whichever occurs first). The warranty extends for the following periods:
1. For all defects (other than structural}-Ihe warranty extends for a period of one year from such dale or until the unit has received 15,000 tolal miles
of use as determined by the mileage shown on the odometer (whichever OCC\.lrs first).
2. For structural defects, 3 years; structural defects are limited to the following: roof structure, sub-floorstructure, exterior walis, interior walls and ceilings.
Writien notice
of defects must be given to the selling dealer or manufacturernot laterthan ten (10) days after the expiration of the warranty period.
OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
The owner is responsiblErfor normal maintenance as described in the Owner's Manual; however, minor adjustments (such as adjustments to the interior or
exterior doors, LP regulator pressure, cabinet latches, TV antenna control, etc.) will be' performed by the dealer during the first 90 days of warranty
coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments are the responsibility of the owner as normal maintenance unless required as a direct result of repair or
replacement of a defective part underthis warranty.
If a problem occurs which the owner believes Is covered by this warranty, the owner shall conlact the selling de_'!.ler, or other authorized dealer, giving him
suffiCient information to resolve the matier. The own!?r shall deHv~r the motor home to the dealer or manufacturing plant location faT warranty seNice.
DEALER'S-OBLIGATIONS
By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealeris obligated to maintain the motor home prior to retail sale, to perform a detalled predelivery inspection
and to repair or replace any parts necessary to correct defects in material or workmanship.
WHEN THE DEALER DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
If the dealeris unable or unwilling to resolve a problem which the owner is convinced is covered by the warranty, he should contact-the manufacturing
plant at the address listed below and provide the manufacturer with a description in writing of the problem and attempts made 10 resolve it.
MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS
Upon receipt of notice of a claim, where the dealer was unable or unwilling to resolve the problem, Ihe manufacturing plant will repair or replace any parts
necessary to correct
_defects in material or workmanship or will take other appropriate action as may be required,
WHEN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
If the representatives of the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve the problem and the owneris convinced that it is covered by the warranty, the
ownershould cal! the toll-free number listed below
to describe the problem and the attempts made to resolve it.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY DOES,NOT COVER:
1. THE AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN), TIRES AND BATIERIES, WHICH ARE COVERED BY THE
SEPARATE WARRANTIES OF THE RESPECTIVE MANUFAOTURERS OF THESE COMPONENTS,
2. DEFECTS CAUSED BY OR RELATED TO:
A. ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE OR ACCIDENT;
B, FAILURE TO COMPLY
WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL;
C. ALTERATION
OR MODIFICATION OFTHE MOTOR HOME;
D. J;NVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALT, HAIL, CHEMICALS IN THE ATMOSPHERE, ETC.)
3. NORMAL DETERIORATION DUE TO WEAR OR EXPOSURE, SUCH AS FADING OF FABRICS OR DRAPES, CARPETWEAR, ETC.
4. NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ITEMS, SUCH AS LIGHT BULBS, FUSES, WIPER BLADES, LUBRICANTS, ETC.
5. MOTOR HOMES ON WHICH THE ODOMETER'READING HAS BEEN ALTERED.
6. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM DEALER
OR MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL
LOSS, LOSS OF USE, TOWING CHARGES, BUS FARES, VEHICLE RENTAL, INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE CALLS OR
HOTEl. BILLS, OR OtHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
SOME STATES
00 NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION-OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
THE MANUFACTURER IS
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY MADE BY ANY DEALER OR OTHER PERSON BEYOND THOSE
EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY.
Brand Name: _____ ~-----------
Serial No.
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Model: __________ _
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANCE:
Fleetwood's American Coach Division
Parts &
SE:l'vice
1420 Wesl Patterson Street
Decatur, IN 46773
Service (800r435:7345
Parts [phone]
Fax [phone]
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
Motor Home Division
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 7638
Riverside, CA 92513-7638
[phone]-

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Our, forest productsuppliers have advisedthat urea-formaldehyde is used in
theproduction
of particle board, hardwood plywood or paneling which they ..
supply us and which we utilize in ourfinished product.These suppliers have
requested that we communicate this to our customers,
Foryouriniefmation, we are reproducing samplesof statementswhich have
been provided to us by our suppliers. -
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH UREA-FORM-
ALDEHYDE RESIN. FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR MAY
IN SOME PEOPLE
CAUSE HEADACHES, EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION, AND
AGGRAVATION.OFALLERGIESAND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS, SUCH·
AS ASTHMA. PROPER VENTILATI0N SHOULD REDUCE THE RISK
OF
SUCH PROBLEMS.
Champion International Corporation
WARNING: IRRITANT: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A UREA-FORMAl-
DEHYDE RESIN.AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS
IN
LOW CONCENTRATIONS. FORMALDEHYDE CAN BE IRRITATING TO .
THE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM OF ESPECIALLY
SDSCEPTIBLE PERSONS SUCH AS THOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS, USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF
SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, CONSULTYOUR PHYSICIAN.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH A UREA-
FORMALDEHYDE RESIN AND WILL RELEASE SMALL QUANTITIES OF
FORMALDEHYDE.FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS INTHE INDOORAIR CAN
CAUSE TEMPORARYEYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, AND MAY
AGGRAVATE RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS OR ALLERGIES. VENTILA-
TION WILL REDUCE INDOOR FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS.
Weyerhaeuser Company
Ventilation is important in maintaining a comfortable environment and we
direct your attention to the discussion of ventilation contained in your
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SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING LP GAS
SYSTEMS AND LP GAS APPLIANCES
The manufacturerof this recreational vehicle is required toIurnish the following consumer information as provided by
the National Fire Protection,Association and the American National Standards Insi!tute. The information and warnings
found here
may also be found in otherchapters ofthisOwner's ManuaL Please see chapters titled "LP GAS SYSTEM"
and "APPLIANCES" for other safety and operating information.
WARNING
LP GAS CONTAINERS SHALL NOT BE PLACED OR STORED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. LP GAS CONTAINERS ARE
EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY DEVICES WHICH RELIEVE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BY DISCHARGING GAS TOTHE
ATMOSPHERE.
WARNING
IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING. COOKING APPLIANCES NEED
FRESH AIR FOR SAFE OPERATION. BEFORE OPERATION: '
1. OPEN OVERHEAD VENT OR TURN ON EXHAUST FAN, AND
2. OPEN WINDOW.
THIS WARNING LABEL
HAS BEEN LOCATED IN THE COOKING AREA TO REMIND YOU TO PROVIDE AN
ADEQUATE SUPPLYOF FRESH AIR
FOR COMBUSTION. UNLIKE HOMES, THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN SUPPLY
IS LIMITED DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, AND PROPER VENTILATION WHEN USING
THE COOKING APPLIANCE(S) WILL AVOID DANGERS OF ASPHYXIATION. IT 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.
WARNING
PORTABLE FUEL-BURNING EOUIPMENT, INCLUDINGWOOD AND CHARCOALGRILLS AND STOVES, SHALL
NOT
BE USED INSIDE THIS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT INSIDETHE RECREA-
TIONAL VEHICLE
MAY CAUSE FIRES OR ASPHYXIATION.
WARNING
DO NOT BRING OR STORE LP GAS CONTAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE THE
VEHICLE BECAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT.
Awarning label has been located nearthe LP gas container. This label reads: DO NOTFILL CONTAINER(S)TOMORE
THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY.
Overfilling the
LP gas container can result in uncontrolled gas flow which can cause fire or explosion. A properly filled
container will contain approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid LP gas.
The following label has been placed in
the vehicle near the range:
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all smoking materials.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection.
4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
5. Leave the area until odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.
LP gas regulators must always be installed with the diaphragm veint facing downward. Regulators that are not fn
compartmentshavebeen equippedwithaprotectivecover. Make sure that regulatorvenlfaces downward and th~ cover
is kept in place 10 minimize vent blpckage which could result in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
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Warranties ..................................................................;....................... 1-3
Reporting Safety Defects.,..................................,.............................. 1-5
Owner's Information Package ........................................................... 1-5
Chassis & Vehicle Identitication........................................................ 1-6 .
2 AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
Driver's Check at Start-Up ................................................................ 2-1
System COinponents .......................................................................... 2-2
Air Compressor...........:...................................................;............. 2-2
Ail' Tanks ............................................................................:.......... 2-2
Air Dryer....,......................... ~ ..........;............................................. 2-2
The Brake Pedal...................................................... ·, ..... ~ .......;....... 2-2
Spring Brakes.....................................:....................................-...... 2-3
Ail' Gauges ................................:................................................... 2-3
Parking Brake .......:....................................................................... 2-3
Using Air Brakes ........................:.............................;........................ 2-4
Stopping Distance ......................................................:................... 2-5
Braking On Downgrades .............................................................. 2-5
3 AIR CONDITIONERS
4 AIR SUSPENSION SYS-TEM
5 APPLIANCES
6 SEMI-AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM
Leveling Procedure.......................................-..................................... 6-2
Emergency Retracting Procedure .........................................;............ 6-4
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7 CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY PRE.CAUTIONS
Carbon Monoxide Detector ................................................................ 7-2
8 DRIVER'S CONTROLS
Instrument Panel ...c .................................................... :....................... 8-1
Shift Selector (Side-Pod) .........., .. :...........................................;......... 8-2
Engine Temperature Gauges.............................................................. 8-2
Cruise Control Operation .................................................................. 8-3
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9 DRIVING & VEHICLE CONTROL
Engine & Transmission ..................................................................... 9-1
Driving On Downgrades .................................................................... 9-3
Using The Engine To Slow The Motor Home ................................... 9-3
Gear Preselection ...........................................:................................... 9-3
PAC Brake Retarder (Exhaust Brake)............................,.......,........... 9-4
Mirrors & Parking ............................................................................. 9~4
General Driving Tips ........................................................................... 9-5
10 ELECTRICAL CHASSIS SYSTEMS
Auxiliary Start System .................................................................... 10-2
11 ELECTRICAL HOUSE SYSTEMS -12- & 120-VOLT
12-Volt System ................................................................................ 11-1
Battery Disconnect ........................................................................... 11-1
Batterylnspection & Care ......................:........................................ 11-2
-Battery Charging........................:.......................... .- .......................... 11-3
Solar Panel .........-.............................................................................. 11-4
Selecting A Replacement Battery ........................,........................... 11-4
120-Volt System .............................................................................. 11-4
Power Cord Hook-Up ............................................................;......... 11-5
Power Converter.............................................................................. 11-6
Power Inverter.................................................................................. 11-6
Ground Fault Interrupter.................................................................. 11-7
House Fuses & Circuit Breakers ........ -.-: ........................................... 11-8
12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING
13 EMERGENCYTOWING
14 ENGINEACCESS
15 ENGINE OPERATION
Normal Starting Procedure .............................................................. 15-1
Normal Shut-Down Procedure ................................:....................... 15=3
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16 ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT
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VCR :.....•............ ~ .............................................................................. 16-1
TV Antenna ................................................................................
:: ... 16-r
TV Ghosts & FM Flutter ................................................................. 16-2
Front TV Power Lift........................................................................ 16-3
DigitalSatellite System (Optional) ......:......................................" .. 16-3
~ 17 ENTRY STEP
~ Pneumatic Stepwell Cover............................................................... 17-2
Stepwell Cover Operation........................................................... 17-2
18 . EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT-
19 EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE
Exterior F'itlish~ ................................................................ ~................ 19-1
Stains .................. ~: .............................................................:............... 19-2
Windows, Doors, Vents & Locks ........,...........................................,·19-2
Rubber RoofSystem........,.......................................:..........;............ 19-3
Cleaning..............
;c ...................................................................... 19-3
Care .......................................................................
:..........,.......... 19-3
Sealant Renewal................ ~ ............................................................... 19-4
Door, Window, Roof Component & Molding Resealing................. 19A
Stainless Steel Bumpers .............................:............................;;...... 19-5
Aluminum Wheels ..............•:.......................................................
~ ... 19-6
Body Undercoating..........................................................................
19
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MaintenanceChart................................................................. ,~ .......... 19-7
20 FIRE SAFETY
Fire Safety Precautions ........................ ~ ...................... ~ ..................... 20· 1
Smoke Detector ............................................................................... 20-3
21 FLOOR PLANS
22 FRESHWATER SYSTEM
Connecting Your Motor Home to City Water .................................22-1
Filling
The Fresh Water Tank .........................................................22-3
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Sanitizing the Fresh Water System .................................................22-4
TheWater Pump ........................................................................;....22-8
Water Filter .................................
~ ...................................................22-8
Troubfeshooting the Fresh Water System .......................................22-9
Leaks...............................................................................................22-9
Exterior Shower............................................................................. 22-10
Water Filter System ....................................................................... 22-10
. 23 FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Fill ................................................................... -.- .......... ;., ..........23-1
Fuel Recommendations ....:......:.............................................
.- ........23-2
24 FURNACE(S)
Furnace Filter Replacement............................................................24-1
25 GENERATOR
Generator Fuel Supply....................................................................25-1
Generator Operation .......................................................................25-1
Generator Operating Safety Precautions ........................................25-2
Generator Cooling System .............................................................25-4
Generator Maintenance
.: ................................................................25-4
26 INTERIOR & FURNISHINGS
Effects Of Long-Term Occupancy.................................,.......,........26-1
Ventilation & Controlling Condensation .......................................:26-2
Ventilate With Outside Air .............................................................. 26-2
Reduce Moisture Released Inside the Motor Home .......................26-2
Ventilate Closets
and Cabinets ....................................................... 26-2
Install
'a DehumidifierAppliallce ................................................... 26~3
Attaching Accessories to Your Motor Home .................:................26-3
Dinette Conversion .........................................................................26-3
Sofa/Lounge Conversion .................................:..............................26-4
Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain Dividers ........................................26-4
Interior Lighting .............................................................................26-4
Overhead Vents ..........'.....................................................................26-5
Folding Chairs
... :, ...........................................:...............................26-5
-Sun Visors .......................................................................................26-5
Mini-Blinds.....................................................................................26-6
.Day/Night Shades ...........................................................................26-6
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Upholstery & Drapes ......................................................................27-1
Cutting Block.......:...........................................................:..............27-1
Counter Tops ...................................................................................27-1
Corian® Top Care ............................................................................27-1
Laminate Top Care ......................................................'................... 27-2
Walls & Ceiling Panels ...................................................................27-2
. FiberglassBathtub & Shower StaII.................................................27-2
Floors & Carpeting .........................................................................27-2.
Tile Care ........................................................:................................ 27-2
28 LP GAS SYSTEM
LP Gas Safety Precautions ....................................................,........28-2
System Components .................................:.....................................28-4
Hoses ......................................:.......................................................28-4
.. " LP Gas Regulator ...............................................:........................... 28-5
Using LP Gas At Low Temperatures ..............................................28-5
Filling LP Gas Tanks ..........................................;...........................28-7
LP Gas System Leak Checks ........................:.................................28-8
LP Leak Detector............................................................................28-9
Lighting LP Gas Appliances .....................................................;.... 28-11
29 MAINTENANCE CHART
'30 MISCELLANEOUSApPLIANCES
31 MONITOR PANEL
Fluid Monitor Panel ....................:....................................................31-1
Electrical Monitor Panel .................................................................31-2
32 MOTOR HOME LOADING
ResponsibilityFor Proper Loading.................................................32-1
A Few DefinitionsFirst ...............................................................:
.. 32-1
Cal1'ying Capacity Tag ...............................................
,....................32-3
Towing a Vehicle or Trailer.............................................................32-4
Carrying Capacity & Loading Distribution ....................................32-6
How
To Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home
Without a Trailer or Towed Load..............................................;... 32-7
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How To Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home
With a Trailer or Towed Load......................................-.................. 32-9
Loading Tips ................................................................;................. 32-10
33 RANGE
34 RANGE HOOD
35 REARVIEWAUDIO/VIDEO MONITOR·
36 REFRIGERATOR
Three-Way Automatic Refrigerato!: ................................................. 36-1
Two-Way Automatic-Refrigerator (Optional) .................................. 36-1
37 SEATS AND SEAT BELTS.
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts.............................................. 37
c2
Safety Belt Maintenance.........................................................:........ 37-2
Safety RestJaints for Children ...........................:............................. 37-3
Safety Belts for Children ...........................................................
, .. - ... 37-3
Safety Seats for Children:..................................
:............................. 37-4
38 SERVICE
39 STORAGE
Exterior Compartments ..............................................................:.... 39-1
Interiot Storage ...........................................
;; ................................... 39-2
Exterior Component Identification.................................................. 39-3
Key Designations............-...............,....:............................................ 39-3
40··- STORING THE MOTOR HOME
Storage Checklists ........................................................................... 40-1 -
.Short-Term Stol'age ......................................_.........;......................... 40-1
Long-Term Storage.......................:.................................................. 40-3
Reactivating After Storage............................................................... 40-4
41 TIRES
--Til~e Inflation ..........:......................................................................... 41-1
Tire Replacement ..................;.......................................................... 41-2
If You Get A Flat Tire ......................;...........:........................:.......... 41-2
Changing A Flat Tire ....................................................................... 41-2
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Towed Vehicle Wiring...................................................................... 42-3
43 TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Allison MD3060 .............................................................................. 43-1
44 -WASTE WATER SYSTEM
Toilet .....................................................................................•.......... 44-1
DrainingThe Holding Tanks.:......................................................... 44-1
San-T-Flush® System Operation .............,......... ;- ... :.- ..........,......,..... 44-3
__ Holding Tank Care................. :: ........................................................ 44A
4S -WATER HEATER
LP/120 -Volt Water Heater ..............................................;............... 45-1
Water Heater BypassValve......................................................;....... 45-2
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46 -WINDOWS
-
-Emergency Exit Window ................................................................. 46-1
Power Windows ............................................................................... 46-1
Dual Pane Windows .
.- ....................................................................... 46-2 __
47 WINTERIZATION
Water SystemWinterizing ............................................................... 47-1
48 SPECIFICATIONS
Lall1Ps & Bulbs ............................. ~ ...................:.............................. 48-1
Fuses & Circuit Breakers......................:.........................................
;48- 2
120-Volt Circuits .........;............................................................... 48-2
12-Volt Circuits ..........................:..............:................................. 48-2
Tank Capacities..............................................................
,............... ~ .. 48-4
Exterior Sealant Recommendations................................................. 48-4
EngineiTransmission Replacement Filters .....................:................ 48-4
Generator Filters .......................................;...................................... 48-4
49 SLIDE-OUT ROOMS
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INTRODUCTION Page 1
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Welcome to the RV life-style and the growing family of motor home
owners.
We sincerely tha.nk you for choosing a Fleetwood motor home!
,Your motorhome has been designed to provide you with years of carefree,
pleasant traveling and vacationing.Your motorhome has beenbuilt to meet or
exceed minimum requirements for plumbing, heating, electrical, fire safety
and vehicle systems. These minimum requirements are contained within the
_American National Standards Institute A119.2 Standard on Recreational
Vehicles, the Canadian Standards Association Z-240 Standard on Recre-
ational Vehicles, the United StatesFederal Motoi' Vehicle Safety Standards,
the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, the United States Environ-
mentalProtectionAgency Standards, and the CaliforniaAirResources Board
Standards. Compliance withANSI and CSA standards
is indicatedby the seal
attached just outside the entry door. Compliance with the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards or the Canada MotorVehicle Safety Regulations is
indicated by the vehicle certification label attachedto your motor home.
Like allJinely crafted equipment, your motor home will require care and
Tegularmaintenanceinorderto delivermaximumvalne andpelformance. The
dealer will give you basic operating and maintenance instructions; however,
supplement this by reading all instructional material furnished with the
motor home in the Owner's Information Package and Chassis Owner's
Manual. This information outlines important areas of maintenance and
provides amaintenanceschedulefor you tofollow for safe, troublefreeservice
from your motorhome. Study these instructions carefully before you operate
the motor home for the first time, A good working knowledge
of your motor
home and how to care for it will help you enjoy many nliles and years
of
recreational living, Failure tofollow theoperating and maintenanceinstruc-
tions alldrequirements couldresultinpersonal
illjll1Y, damage to the motor
home andwill calise a loss ofwari'anty coverag~.
NOTE: This manual describes many features of your motor
. home and includes instructions forits safe use. This manual,
includingphotographs
and illustrations, is of ageneralnature
only. Some equipment
and features described or shown in
this manual
may be optional. Because ot the continuous
program
of product improvementconducted by Fleetwood, it
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is possible thatrecentproductchanges maynotbe included.
The instructions included
in this manual are intended as a
guide, and
in no way extend tM. responsibilities o(the
manufacturingsubsidiary,parentcompanyoraffiliatesbeyond
the standard written warranty as presented
in this manual.
.In this manual, statementspreceded by the following words
are
of specialsignificance: .
,
"WARNING" means that there is the possibility of personal
injury to yourself
and others. .
"CAUTION" means thatthere is the possibility of damage to
the vehicle.
"NOTE" indicates points· of particular interest for more
efficient andconvenient operation.
Please pay close attention to these statements while you
read this manual.
NOTE: ThisproducUs designed for recreational use and
short term occupancyonly. Itis not designed or intended to
be used
as permanenthousing, Useof this product forlong
term
or 'permanent occupancy may lead to premature
deterioration
ofinterior finishes, fabrics, carpeting, drapes,
and appliances and fixtures. Damage or deterioration due to
longtermoccupancy is notconsiderednormal, and willunder
. the terms of the warranty constitute misuse, abuse, or
neglect, thereby reducing youtwarranty protection. Before
consideringthis motorhome forlong term occupancy, consult
the felevant sections
in this manual..
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingoperation, maintenance,
or service, ple.ase contact your dealer immediately. Your
dealer's Service
or Sales Departmentwill handleanynormal
problems which might occur. .
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WARRANTIES
Your motor home is covered by one of the most comprehensive warranty
programs in the
RV industry. Please refer to the warranty in the front ofJhis
manual. It explains your rights and obligations, as well as the rights and
obligations
of the dealer and manufacturer. Pleaseread this sectioncarefully.
You will bebetterinformedin case you have a warranty-relatedproblem, and
your dealer will
be better able to get you on the road again. If you have any
questions about
the warranty or what it does ordoes notcover, please contact
your dealer.
The materials in your
Owner's Information Package contain warranty
information
and operating and maintenance instlUctions for the various
appliances and components
inyourmotor home. Warranty registration~ards
fortheseitems should be filledoutandmailed as soonaspossibleafteryoutake
delivety of your motor home. If you do not have operating instlUctions for a
particular appliance, contact your dealer.
You will automatically receive an Ownercare Card approximately 3-4
weeks after delivery
of your new motor home. This plastic card is imprinted
with your name, the motor home Fleetwood Identification Number (F.I.N.)
and the manufacturing subsidiary location.
If your motor home ever needs
warranty service, present this card to the dealer.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before shipment. Your
dealer is responsible for performing a cOlllplete predelivery inspection of the
.chassis and all motor home components as specified in the predelivery
checklistssuppliedby the motorhomeandchassis manufacturers. You
should
receive a I(opy of these completed checklists from your dealer when your
mot9r hom,e is delivered to you.
,
As apart of the predelivery inspection procedure, the dealer is responsible
forroad testingthe motorhome, notingand correcting any front end alignment
problems beforedelivery. Fleetwoodalldit's subsidiaries ll'illnotbe respon.;
sibleforfl'OlIt
end alignmentafterthispredelivety inspection is done. Front
endalignments are performedon eachvehicle asafinalproductionprocedure.
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You should return your motor home to the selling dealer for watTanty
service. If thisisnotpossible, you may contactany otherauthorizedFleetwood
motor home dealer. The service department at the manufacturing plant
can
help you find a dealer in your area.
If, for some reason, a problem is not handled to your satisfaction:
1. Discuss any warranty-related problems directil' with the man-
agerand/orowner
of thedealership,giving themanopportunity
to help the service department resolve the matter for you.
I ~
2. If a problem arises that has not beenresolved to your satisfac-
tion by your local dealer, please contact:
Fleetwood's American Coach Division
Parts & Service
1420 West Patterson Street ~
Decatur, IN 46733
Phone [phone]
Please include the brand name arid Fleetwood Identification
Number (F.I.N.)
of your motorhome. TheF.I.N. is located on
the identification tag next to the entry door or on the exterior
left front side
of the motor home.
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Wide Body
ISSUE DATE: 6/97
All rights reserved