Jayco 2014 PINNACLE TOWABLES RV User manual

2014 PINNACLE
TOWABLES
0210677.2014
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER

THE JAYCO ECOADVANTAGE IS OUR COMPANY’S
COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT.
In 2011, our
company recycled 5,438 tons of wood, 1,332 tons of
scrap metal and 793 tons of cardboard and paper.
Through Jayco’s company-wide sustainability program, we’re
creating better ways to build better RVs using fewer natural resources.
Already, our initiative has created significant impact.
We’re
proud of our results, and we know those numbers show that a little
initiative can go a long way. The Jayco EcoAdvantage is our way of
making sure endless generations can enjoy the Great Outdoors.

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WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND COMPONENT
MANUFACTURER SUPPLIED INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR RV.
This manual has been provided by Jayco, Inc. for the sole purpose of providing
instructions concerning the operation and maintenance of this vehicle and its
components. Nothing in this manual creates any warranty, either expressed or
implied. The only warranty offered by Jayco, Inc. is as set forth in the limited
warranty applicable to this vehicle.
The owner’s failure to provide required service and/or maintenance could result in
the loss of warranty. The owner should review Jayco’s limited warranty and the
limited warranties that apply to specific components that are offered with this
vehicle.
Instructions are included in the manual for operating various components which
are optional on some vehicles or may not be available on your particular model.
“If so equipped” does not indicate or imply that the component(s) or option(s) were
at any time available, or can be retrofitted to your model. In addition, the owner
should refer to individual manufacturer’s operating instructions contained in the
owner’s packet.

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Section 1: WARRANTY &SERVICE
About This Manual .............................................................................................. 1-1
Customer Relations............................................................................................. 1-4
Customer Responsibility ..................................................................................... 1-3
Dealer Responsibility .......................................................................................... 1-3
Jayco Customer First Emergency Roadside Assistance..................................... 1-6
JayPlus™ Extended Service Contract ................................................................ 1-5
Jayco Travel Club ............................................................................................... 1-5
Manufacturing Process ....................................................................................... 1-3
Jayco Towable Rental Limited Warranty........................................................... 1-13
A Notice To Jayco Dealers................................................................................ 1-12
Obtaining Emergency Warranty Repair............................................................... 1-6
Obtaining Service At Jayco.................................................................................1-7
Obtaining Service For Separately Warranted Items............................................ 1-7
Replacement Parts.............................................................................................. 1-7
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................................................... 1-2
Safety Alerts........................................................................................................ 1-1
Suggestions For Obtaining Service..................................................................... 1-4
Towable Limited Warranty .................................................................................. 1-8
Update Your Contact Information........................................................................ 1-5
Warranty Packet.................................................................................................. 1-1
Section 2: OCCUPANT SAFETY
Combination Carbon Monoxide/Propane Alarm.................................................. 2-4
Cold Weather Usage........................................................................................... 2-7
Condensation...................................................................................................... 2-8
Extended Dry Camping ..................................................................................... 2-7
Fire Extinguisher ............................................................................................... 2-1
Fire Safety........................................................................................................... 2-1
Formaldehyde..................................................................................................... 2-7
Other Fire Safety Information.............................................................................. 2-1
Secondary Means Of Escape .............................................................................2-9
Smoke Alarm....................................................................................................... 2-2
SECTION 3: PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
Brake System...................................................................................................... 3-1
Loading Your RV................................................................................................. 3-3
Pin Box-Fifth Wheel (Customer Supplied)........................................................... 3-6
Tow Vehicle ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Vehicle Labels..................................................................................................... 3-2
Weighing Your Tow Vehicle & RV....................................................................... 3-4
Weight Labels ..................................................................................................... 3-2
SECTION 4: TOWING &SET-UP
Changing A Tire.................................................................................................. 4-4
Emergency Stopping........................................................................................... 4-8
Emergency Towing ............................................................................................. 4-8
Entrance Door..................................................................................................... 4-9
Hitching Procedure-Fifth Wheel ........................................................................4-14
Keyless Entry (If So Equipped) ...........................................................................4-9
Keys/Locks.......................................................................................................... 4-9
Landing Gear-Fifth Wheel................................................................................. 4-14
Leveling The RV.................................................................................................. 4-8

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Set Up-Fifth Wheel ............................................................................................4-15
Spare Tire Carrier (If So Equipped).....................................................................4-5
Stabilizer Jacks....................................................................................................4-8
Tires.....................................................................................................................4-3
Towing.................................................................................................................4-1
Towing Behind Your RV-Fifth Wheel.................................................................4-14
Wheel Lugs..........................................................................................................4-6
Wire Harness/Connector Plug .............................................................................4-1
SECTION 5: SLIDEOUT SYSTEMS
Operating the Slideout.........................................................................................5-1
Troubleshooting the Slideout...............................................................................5-2
SECTION 6: 50 AMP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
120-volt Circuit Breakers ...................................................................................6-2
120-volt AC System ...........................................................................................6-1
12-volt DC Outlet (If So Equipped) .....................................................................6-5
12-volt DC System .............................................................................................6-3
12-volt Fuse Panel .............................................................................................6-4
50 AMP System (If So Equipped) ......................................................................6-6
Approximate Electrical Load Ratings .................................................................6-8
Auxiliary Battery (Customer Supplied) ...............................................................6-3
Battery Isolator For Your Tow Vehicle (Customer Supplied) .............................6-4
Calculating Electrical Load ................................................................................6-7
Converter ...........................................................................................................6-2
DC Fuse Panel Layout .......................................................................................6-5
Electrical System Maintenance ..........................................................................6-1
GFCI Receptacle Outlet .....................................................................................6-3
In Case Of An Electrical Fire .............................................................................6-1
Power Cord ........................................................................................................6-6
Replacing Light Bulbs ........................................................................................6-5
SECTION 7: FUEL SYSTEMS
Calculating Propane Usage...............................................................................7-10
Cooking With Propane Gas.................................................................................7-9
Hoses, Pipes, Tubes & Fittings............................................................................7-8
Installing Propane Cylinder(s)..............................................................................7-5
Propane Gas Container.......................................................................................7-2
Propane Gas System...........................................................................................7-1
Propane Leak Test ..............................................................................................7-1
Propane Regulator...............................................................................................7-7
Propane Safety Procedures.................................................................................7-2
Traveling With Propane.....................................................................................7-10
Using The Propane System.................................................................................7-8
SECTION 8: PLUMBING SYSTEM
12-volt Water Pump & Switch..............................................................................8-3
Bathroom Tub/Shower .......................................................................................8-8
Black & Grey Tank Drains .................................................................................8-13
Black/Grey Water Holding Tanks.......................................................................8-13
Black/Grey Water System..................................................................................8-11
Draining the Fresh Water System........................................................................8-9
Faucets................................................................................................................8-7

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Fresh Water Connections ................................................................................... 8-2
Fresh Water Holding Tank .................................................................................. 8-2
Fresh Water System ...........................................................................................8-1
Hardware & Sink or Shower Fixtures..................................................................8-8
Monitor Panel...................................................................................................... 8-1
Outside Shower................................................................................................... 8-7
Plumbing System Maintenance........................................................................... 8-1
Sanitizing the Plumbing System........................................................................ 8-10
Toilet.................................................................................................................8-14
Water Heater....................................................................................................... 8-4
Water Pressure Regulator (Customer Supplied)................................................. 8-3
Water Purification System................................................................................... 8-8
Winterizing the Plumbing System...................................................................... 8-10
SECTION 9: HEATING &COOLING
Air Conditioner – Roof Mount (If So Equipped) .................................................. 9-2
Attic Fan ............................................................................................................. 9-1
Ceiling Fan (If So Equipped) .............................................................................. 9-1
Ducting & Return Air ......................................................................................... 9-1
Fireplace (If So Equipped) .............................................................................. 9-2
Furnace ........................................................................................................... 9-1
Thermostat ......................................................................................................... 9-1
SECTION 10: APPLIANCES
Central Vacuum (If So Equipped) .................................................................. 10-2
Cooking With Propane ..................................................................................... 10-1
In Case of Grease Fire .................................................................................... 10-1
Kitchen Range & Oven (If So Equipped) ....................................................... 10-1
Microwave......................................................................................................... 10-1
Refrigerator....................................................................................................... 10-1
Washer/Dryer Prep (If So Equipped) ............................................................. 10-2
SECTION 11: ELECTRONICS
Satellite (If So Equipped) .............................................................................. 11-2
Television Power Supply ............................................................................... 11-1
Television Roof Antenna................................................................................... 11-1
SECTION 12: INTERIOR
ABS Plastics ..................................................................................................... 12-3
Booth Dinette (If So Equipped) ........................................................................ 12-4
Cabinetry & Tables ........................................................................................... 12-2
Cleaning The Interior ........................................................................................ 12-1
Countertops ..................................................................................................... 12-2
Décor Items....................................................................................................... 12-1
Floor Safe ......................................................................................................... 12-3
Flooring............................................................................................................. 12-2
Free Standing Table & Chairs (If So Equipped) ............................................... 12-4
Furniture Upholstery ......................................................................................... 12-1
Hide-A-Bed (If So Equipped)............................................................................. 12-3
J-Steel Sofa (If So Equipped)............................................................................ 12-4
Paneling............................................................................................................ 12-1
Pantry (If So Equipped)..................................................................................... 12-3
Recliner Chair (If So Equipped)......................................................................... 12-5

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SECTION 13: EXTERIOR
BBQ Grill (If So Equipped) ................................................................................13-1
Bike Rack./Cargo Tray (If So Equipped)............................................................13-8
Cleaning The Exterior........................................................................................13-2
Exterior Roof & Sidewall Vents .........................................................................13-5
E-Z Lube Axle ...................................................................................................13-5
Frame ...............................................................................................................13-5
Patio Awning .....................................................................................................13-7
Rear Bumper ....................................................................................................13-5
Roof Ladder (If So Equipped)............................................................................13-7
Sealants.............................................................................................................13-6
Windows............................................................................................................13-7
SECTION 14: TRAVEL/CAMPING/STORAGE CHECKLISTS
Maintenance Checklist.......................................................................................14-4
Ready to Leave Checklist..................................................................................14-1
RV Start-Up .......................................................................................................14-1
RV Storage .......................................................................................................14-2
SECTION 15: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Featured Components Quick Reference Chart .................................................15-1
Change of Address/Ownership Form.................................................................15-2

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Revision A – added water heater note (8-11) 6/20/13