Jayco 2016 PINNACLE User manual

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Generations of family fun.
0210677.2016
2016 PINNACLE
TOWABLES

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THE JAYCO ECOADVANTAGE IS OUR COMPANY’S COMMITMENT
TO PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT. Through Jayco’s company-wide
sustainability program, we’re creating better ways to build better RV’s using
fewer natural resources. Already, our initiative has created signicant impact.
As of 2014 our company has:
Recycled
Conserved
Saved
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.
●7,192 tons of wood
●2,354 tons of scrap metal
●1,428 tons of cardboard and paper
●9,997,400 gallons fo fresh water, enough to meet the
daily needs of 133,293 Americans.
●34,277 gallons of gas, enough forAmericans to drive
more than 957,600 miles.
●Enough electricity to power 1,745 homes for tha
year.
●60,900 mature trees.
●Enough landll airspace to meet the annual disposal
needs of a community of 44,683 people.

Table of Contents
Warranty & Service
About This Manual 3
Warranty packet 3
Safety Alerts 3
Reporting Safety Defects 4
Manufacturing Process 5
Options & Equipment 5
Customer Responsibility 6
Update Your Contact Information 6
Dealer Responsibility 6
Suggestions For Obtaining Service 6
Customer Relations 7
Jayco Travel Club 8
JayPlus™ Extended Service Contract 8
Jayco Customer First Emergency RoadsideAssistance 8
Obtaining Emergency Warranty Repair 9
Obtaining Service For Separately Warranted Items 10
Obtaining Service at Jayco 10
Parts & Accessories 10
Notice To Jayco Dealers 14
Occupant Safety
Secondary Means of Escape (Exit Window) 19
Exit Window Label 19
Fire Safety 20
Fire Extinguisher 21
Smoke Alarm 21
Smoke detector warning label 22
Combination Carbon Monoxide/ Propane Alarm 23
LPCO Detector 27
Formaldehyde 27
Formaldehyde label 27
Formaldehyde label 27
Extended Or Full Time Usage 28
Cold Weather Usage 28
Condensation 28
Pre-travel information
Tow Vehicle 31
Vehicle Labels 31
Weight Terms 31
Weight and Capacity Labels 32
OCCC Label (yellow) 32
Federal Certication Label 32
Tire & Loading Information 32
Loading Your RV 33
Cargo CarryingAccessory Receiver (If So Equipped) 33
Rear Bumper 34
Fifth Wheel Pin Box (Customer Supplied) 34
Fifth Wheel Landing Gear 35
Fifth Wheel Hitching Procedure 35
Wire Harness/Connector Plug 36
Weighing Your Tow Vehicle & RV 36
7-way trailer plug - Car end, rear view 36

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Vehicle operation
Towing 39
Towing Behind Your RV 41
RV Brake System 41
Entrance Door Step(s) 42
Entrance Door 42
RV Step 42
Keys 43
Keyless Entry (if so equipped) 43
Navigation System (If So Equipped) 46
Rear Backup Camera Prep 46
Campsite Hook-Up 46
Leveling the RV 46
Auto Leveling System (If So Equipped): 47
Auto Leveling Control Panel 47
Emergency Stopping 48
Emergency Towing 49
Wheel Lugs 49
Tires 51
Changing A Tire 53
Spare Tire Carrier (If So Equipped) 54
Hoist mount spare tire position 54
Fifth Wheel Set Up 55
Bumper mount 55
Patio Awning 56
Slideout SyStemS
Electric Slide Room System(If So Equipped) 57
Operating The Slideout 57
Slideout remote control 58
Slide room switches on monitor panel 58
Exterior slideout room corner 58
Slideout Wall Switch 58
Troubleshooting The Slideout 59
Lippert slideout System (ush oor) 59
Through Frame Crank 60
extension w/ pin 60
Crank Handle 60
Hex Head Crank Extension 61
Slideout System Circuit Board 61
4-Ratchet 61
Electrical SyStem
The Electrical System 63
In Case Of An Electrical Fire 63
GFCI Receptacle 64
120-volt (50 AMP) AC System (If So Equipped) 64
Testing the Campsite Power Connection 65
50-amp Power Cord (If So Equipped) 66
Connecting The Power Cord 66
Calculating 50 AMP Electrical Load (If So Equipped) 67
Inverter (If so Equpped) 68
Converter 68
Wizard Button & Reverse 68
Protection Fuses 68

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12-volt DC System 69
12-volt Fuse Panel 69
12-volt DC Outlet (If So Equipped) 70
Auxiliary Battery (Customer Supplied) 70
Battery Disconnect Switch (If So Equipped) 71
Battery Isolator For Your Tow Vehicle (Customer Supplied) 71
Battery Disconnect Switch 71
Load Center 72
Approximate Electrical Load Ratings 72
Typical Load Center Exterior Panel 72
50A Load Center Panel w/120 volt Main breaker 72
Generator 73
Solar Prep 76
LED Decorative Light Strips (If So Equipped) 76
Replacing Light Bulbs 76
Command Center 76
Solar Plug 76
Command Center Panel 77
Mounted to wall 77
Fuel & propane SyStem
Propane Gas System 79
Propane Leak Test 79
Propane Safety Procedure 80
Propane Gas Container 80
Propane system label 80
Installing Propane Cylinder(s) 83
Two propane cylinders 83
Main supply hose 84
Propane Regulator 85
Using The Propane System 86
Calculating Propane Gas Usage 86
Cooking With Propane Gas 87
Ensure a supply of fresh air (Canada units only) 87
Traveling with Propane 88
Cooking / comfort heating label 88
Re-fueling Warning Label 88
Plumbing SyStem
Fresh Water System 90
Fresh Water Holding Tank 90
12-Volt Water Pump & Switch 91
Water Pressure Regulator (customer Supplied) 92
Water Pump 92
Uni-Dock Utility Center (If So Equipped) 93
Water Purication System (If So Equipped) 97
Filter housing 97
Water Heater 98
Water Heater pilot ignition 99
Anode rod replacement chart 100
Water Heater Bypass Valves (If So Equipped) 102
Outside Shower (If So Equipped) 103
Faucets 104
Bathroom Tub / Shower 104
Hardware & Sink or Shower Fixtures 105

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Sanitizing the Plumbing System 105
Refer to Uni-Dock Utility Center for setting details and color key
105
Winterizing The Plumbing System 109
Black/Grey Water System 115
Black/Grey Water Holding Tanks 116
Black & Grey Tank Drains 116
Black/Grey tank drain & valves 116
Black Tank Flush (Rinsing the Waste Tank) 117
Toilet 119
Heating & cooling
Air Conditioner 121
Attic Fan (If So Equipped) 121
Attic Fan Control 121
Ceiling Fan (If So Equipped) 122
Ducting & Return Air 122
Thermostat 122
Furnace 122
Fireplace (If So Equipped) 123
Controls 123
Remote 123
Fireplace (If So Equipped) 125
ApplianceS
Microwave (If So Equipped) 127
Drop In Cooktop (If So Equipped) 127
Kitchen Stove, Range or Oven (If So Equipped) 127
BBQ Grill (If So Equipped) 128
Range Hood (If So Equipped) 129
Cooking With Propane 129
Quick connect coupler 129
Range Hood Vent 129
In Case Of A Grease Fire 130
Refrigerator 130
Cleaning Your Refrigerator 131
Washer/Dryer Prep (If So Equipped) 131
Central Vacuum (If So Equipped) 132
Rechargeable Vacuum (If So Equipped) 132
Water Heater – See plumbing section 132
ElectronicS
Satellite (if so equipped) 133
Television Roof Antenna (if so equipped) 133
Television Power Supply (If So Equipped) 134
Cleaning The Interior 134
Furniture Upholstery 134
TV Power Supply 134
Interior
Sofa 135
Recliner (If So Equipped) 136
Free-Standing Table & Chairs (If So Equipped) 136
Booth Dinette (If So Equipped) 136
Cabinetry & Tables 136
Pantry (If So Equipped) 137

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Countertops 137
Interior Wall Panel 137
Flooring 138
Décor Items 138
ABS Plastics 139
Floor Safe (If So Equipped) 139
Exterior
Cleaning The Exterior 141
Frame 143
E-Z Lube Axle (If So Equipped) 143
Exterior Roof & Sidewall Vents 144
Windows 144
Roof Ladder (If So Equipped) 144
Sealants 144
Fifth Wheels Sealant Diagram 145
Travel/camping/Storage checkliStS
RV Start-Up 147
Ready To Leave Checklist 147
RV Storage 148
Maintenance Checklist 150
Additional information
Featured Components Quick Reference Chart 151
Vehicle Maintenance Record 152