Fleetwood Flair 1997 User manual

1997

The owner is responsible for 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 latch-
es, 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
under this warranty.
If a problem occurs which the owner believes is covered by this war-
ranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or other authorized
dealer, giving him sufficient information to resolve the matter: The
owner shall deliver the motor home to the dealer or manufacturing
plant location for warTanty service.
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OWNER'S
OBLIGATIONS

Our forest product suppliers have advised that urea-formaldehyde is
used in the production
of particle board, hardwood plywood or pan-
eling which they supply us and which we utilize in our finished
product. These suppliers have requested that we communicate this
to our customers.
WARNING
This product is manufac-
tured with urea-formalde-
hyde resin. Formaldehyde
vapor may in some people
cause headaches, eye, nose
and
throat irritation, and
aggravation
of allergies and
respiratory problems, such
as asthma. Proper ventila-
tion should reduce the
risk
of such problems.
Champion International
Corporation
WARNING
This motor home contains
components
containing or
manufactured with 1,1,1
Trichloroethane, a substance
that may be harmfu
I to the
public health and environ-
ment by destroying ozone in
the upper atmosphere.
WARNING
This product is manufac-
tured with a urea-formalde-
hyde resin and will release
small quantities
of formalde-
hyde. Formaldehyde levels
in the indoor air can cause
temporary eye and respirato-
ry irritation, and may aggra-
vate respiratory conditions
or allergies. Ventilation will
reduce indoor formaldehyde
levels.
Weyerhauser Corporation
WARNING
Ventilation is important in maintaining a
comfortable environment and we direct
your attention
to the discussion of ventila-
tion contained in your Owner's Manual.
Irritant: This product con-
tains a urea-formaldehyde
resin and may release
formaldehyde vapors in low
concentrations. Formalde-
hyde can be irritating to the
eyes and upper respiratory
system
of especially suscep-
tible persons such as those
with allergies
or respiratory
ailments. Use with adequate
ventilation.
If symptoms
develop, consult your
physician.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
IMPORTANT
NOTICES
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We are required to tell you consumer information provided
by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) and the
AmeriCan National Standards Institute (ANSI). The informa-
tion and warnings found on these pages may also be found in
other chapters
of this Owner's Manual. Please see the LP
Gas System and Appliances chapters for other safety and
operating information.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
REGARDING
LP GAS SYSTEMS AND
LP GAS ApPLIANCES
J WARNING
Do not bring or store LP gas contalne.rs, gasoline or other
flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a fire or explo-
sion may result.
A warning label has been located near the LPgas container.
This label reads:
DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE 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 con-
tainer will contain approximately 80- percent
of its volume as
liquid LP gas.
The following label has been placed in the vehicle near the
range:
IFYOU 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 ventilation openings.
5. Leave the area until the odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source correct-
ed before using agai(l,
LP gas regulators must always be installed with the
diaphragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are not in
compartments have been equipped with a protective cover.
Make sure that regulator vent faces downward and the cover
is kept in place to minimize vent blockage which could result
in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.
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WARNING
It is not safe to use cooking appliances
for comfort heating. Cooking appli-
ances 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 pro-
vide an adequate supply of 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 dan-
gers of asphyxiation. It is especially
important that cooking appliances
not
be used for comfortheating as the dan-
ger of asphyxiation is greater when the
appliance is used for long periods of
time.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
REGARDING
LP CAS SYSTEMS AND
LP CAS ApPLIANCES
WARNING
Portable fuel-burning equip-
ment, including wood and
charcoal grills and stoves,
shall not be used inside this
recreational vehicle. The use
of this equipment inside the
recreational vehicle may
cause fires
or asphyxiation.
WARNING
LP gas containers shall not
be placed
or stored inside
the vehicle. LP gas contain-
ers are equipped with safety
devices which relieve exces-
sive pressure by discharging
gas
to the atmosphere.
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TAblE of CONTENTS
WARRANTY
NOTICES AND WARNINGS
01 INTROduCTioN ........................... 01,1
WARRANTiES ............................................................. 01-2
WARRANTY SERVicE .................................................... O 1- 5
REPORTiNG SAfETY DEfECTS ......................................... 01-6
OWNER'S INfoRMATioN PACkAGE ................................... 0 1-6
C~Assis ANd VE~iclE IdENTificATioN .............................. 01-7
DRivER'S CONTROl ........................... 02,1
ON TI-tE ROAd ................................O ~, 1
MOTOR HOME LOAdiNG .............................................. 0~-1
RESPONsibiliTy fOR PROPER LOAdiNq ........................... O~-l
SOME DEfiNiTioNS FiR5T ......................................•.... O~-l
TowiNq A VEHiclE OR TRAiIER .......................•............ O~-~
CARRyiNq CAPACiTy ANd LOAd DisTRibuTioN ................. 0~-4
CARRyiNq CAPAciTY .....................•......................•.. 0~-5
How TO WEiqH YOUR LOAdEd MOTOR HOME
WiTHOUT A TRAilER OR OTHER TowEd LOAd ................ 0~-6
How TO WEiqH YOUR LOAdEd MOTOR HOME
WiTH A TRAilER OR OTHER TOWEd LOAd .................... 0~-8
LOAdiNq Tips ................................................... .•. 0~-1 0
TiRES ................................................................... 0~-11
TiRE INfIATioN .....................................................O ~ -1 1
TiRE REplACEMENT ................................................ 0~-12
If You GET A FIAT TiRE .......................................... 0~-12
CHANqiNq A FIAT TiRE ........................................... 0~-12
SPARE TiRE CARRiER ............................................. O~- 1 ~
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TAblE of CONTENTS
SEATS ANd SEAT BElTS ............................................. O~, 1 ~
COMbiNATioN LAp ANd ShouldER BElrS ..................... O~, 14
SAfETY BElr MAiNTENANCE ...................................... O~, 14
SAfETY RESTRAiNTS fOR ChildREN .............................. O~, 14
SAfETY BElrS fo~ CltildREN .....................................m,15
SAfETY SEATS fOR ChildREN .................................... O~, 15
DRiviNG, PARkiNG ANd MiRRORS ................................ O~, 16
FUEl ANd FUEl SYSTEMS ............................................. O~, 17
FUEL Fill ............................................................ O~, 18
FUEL TYPES ANd VAPOR Lock .................................. O~, 18
GENERAl C~Assis Topics .......................................... O~, 19
VARiAblE SPEEd ENGiNE FAN .................................. O~, 19
ExhAUST SYSTEM HEAT .......................................... O~, 19
ENGiNE TEMPERATURE GAUGES ..................................... O~, 19
CARbON MONoxidE SAfETY PRECAUTioNS ....................... 0~,20
CARbON MONOxidE DETECTOR ................................ 0~,21
EMERGENCY TowiNG ................................................. 0~,21
ATTAC~iNG ACCESSORiES TO YOUR MOTOR HOME ............... 0~,22
liviNG WiT~ YOUR MOTOR HOME. ........ 04 ... 1
POWER ENTRY STEpS .................................................. 04, 1
ENTRY DOORS ANd SCREENS ......................................... 04, 1
WiNdows ............................................................... 04,2
EMERGENCY Exir WiNdow ........................................ 04,2
SidE SlidER WiNdows ............................................. 04,2
SUN ViSORS ............................................................. 04, ~
MiNi,BliNds ............................................................ 04, ~
STORAGE ................................................................. 04,4
EXTERioR COMPARTMENTS ........................................ 04-4
INTERioR STORAGE .................................................. 04,4
INTERiOR ANd FURNis~iNGS ........................................... 04,5
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