Jayco Hummingbird 2018 User manual

Owner’sManual
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 0283457.2018
2018
Towables

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 of 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 the
year.
●60,900 mature trees.
●Enough landll airspace to meet the annual disposal
needs of a community of 44,683 people.
2018 Jayco Hummingbird Rev A

Table of Contents
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Options & Equipment M
Dealer Responsibility M
Customer Relations M
To Contact Us O
About This Manual O
Warranty Packet P
Safety Alerts P
Reporting Safety Defects Q
Customer Responsibility R
Change Of Address/Ownership R
Suggestions For Obtaining Service R
Obtaining Service For Separately Warranted Items S
Obtaining Service At Our Customer Service Facility S
Parts & Accessories S
Notice To Jayco Dealers X
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Secondary Means of Escape (Exit Window) AC
Exit Window Label
Fire Safety AD
Fire Extinguisher AD
Smoke Alarm AE
Combination Carbon Monoxide /Propane Alarm AF
Formaldehyde AI
Extended Or Full Time Usage AI
Cold Weather Usage AJ
Condensation AJ
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Tow Vehicle AK
Vehicle Labels AK
Weight Terms AK
Weight and Capacity Labels AK
OCCC Label (yellow)
Federal Certication Label
Tire & Loading Information
Loading Your Recreation Vehicle AM
Cargo CarryingAccessory Receiver (if so equipped) AM
Rear Bumper AN
Bike Rack (If So Equipped) AN
Travel Trailer Hitch (customer supplied) AN
Travel Trailer Hitch Weight AO
Travel Trailer Hitch Height & Hitch Ball AO
Travel Trailer Hitching Procedure AO
Wire Harness/Connector Plug AQ
7-Way Trailer Plug- car end rear view
Weighing Your Tow Vehicle & RV AR
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Towing 47
Electric Brakes 48
Towing Behind Your RV 49
Entrance Door Step(s) 50
Entrance Door 50
Rear Backup Camera Prep 50
Campsite Hook-Up 51

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Stabilizer Jacks 51
Manual Stabilizer Jacks (if so equipped) 51
Emergency Stopping 52
Emergency Towing 52
Wheel Lugs 52
Electric Stabilizer Jacks (if so equipped) 52
Tires 54
Changing A Tire 56
Spare Tire Carrier (if so equipped) 57
Bracket Mount Travel Position
Hoist Mount Travel Position
Crank Access Port
Bumper Mount
Bumper Mount 58
Setting Up Your Recreation Vehicle 59
Travel Trailer Set Up 59
Fifth Wheel Set Up 59
Awnings (if so equipped) 59
Awning Care 59
Power Awnings (if so equipped) 60
Carefree® Longitude Awnings (if so equipped) 60
Electric Patio Awning With Remote Control 60
In Motion Detector (if so equipped) 60
Carefree® Travel’r Awnings (if so equipped) 62
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Electric Slide Room(s) (if so equipped) 65
General Slideout Operation: 65
Slideout Overlap-Outside
General Slideout Troubleshooting Checklist 66
Flush Floor Slideout 66
Schwintek In-Wall Slideout System 68
Error Codes 71
Norco Slideout System 71
Norco Slideout Manual Operation 72
Power Gear Slideout System 73
Fig.1 Slideout Controller
Power Gear Slim Rack Slideout System 74
Operating the Slideout 75
Power Gear Ram Slideout System 78
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The Electrical System 81
In Case Of An Electrical Fire 81
Command Center 82
Command Center Panel
Command Center Panel W/Switch Modules
GFCI Receptacle 83
Testing The Campsite Power Connection 84
Connecting The Power Cord 85
Power Converter 85
Converter With Charge Wizard (if so equipped) 86
12-Volt DC System 87
12-Volt Fuse Panel 87
Auxiliary Battery (customer supplied) 88

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Replacing A Fuse 88
12-Volt DC Outlet 88
Dry Camping 89
Replacement and Maintenance 89
Battery Isolator For Your Tow Vehicle (customer supplied) 89
Battery Disconnect Switch (if so equipped) 89
Load Center 90
120-Volt Circuit Breakers 90
Typical Load Center Panel
Battery Disconnect Switches
Approximate Electrical Load Ratings 92
120-Volt (30 AMP) AC System (if so equipped) 93
30-AMP Power Cord (if so equipped) 93
Solar Prep (if so equipped) 94
Replacing Light Bulbs 94
Solar Plug
Calculating 30 AMP Electrical Load (if so equipped) 94
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Exhaust Gas Fumes 95
Propane Gas System 95
Propane Gas Container 96
Servicing or Filling 97
“Use propane only” Label (Canada only)
“Shut o for re-fueling” Label
“Do not ll to more than 80%” Label
LP Gas Container Overll 98
Maintenance 98
Propane Cylinder Recertication 98
Hoses, Pipes, Tubes & Fittings 98
Propane Regulator 99
Propane Use and Safety 100
Propane Leak Test 100
Using The Propane System 100
Propane System Label
Cooking With Propane Gas 101
Calculating Propane Gas Usage 101
Cooking / Comfort Heating Label
Traveling With Propane 102
Installing Propane Cylinder(s) 102
Refueling Warning Label
Single Cylinder
Main Supply Hose
Double Cylinder
Two Propane Cylinders
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Plumbing System 105
Plumbing System Maintenance 105
Monitor Panel 105
Monitor Panel
Command Center

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Operation 106
Fresh Water System 107
Water Pressure Regulator (customer supplied) 107
Fresh Water Holding Tank 107
12-Volt Water Pump & Switch 107
Fresh Water Connections 108
City Water Fill with City Water Connection label
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Draining The Fresh Water System 110
Sanitizing/Winterizing The Plumbing System 110
Low Point Drains
Exterior Fresh Water Drain
How to sanitize 111
Water heater drain plug location
Water Heater 117
Operating instructions: 117
High altitude deration 119
Pressure & temperature relief valve 119
Anode rod replacement chart
Outside Shower (if so equipped) 120
Maintenance 120
Draining and winterization: 120
Faucets 121
Bathroom Tub / Shower 121
Black/Grey Water System and Tanks 122
Black/Grey Water Holding Tanks 122
Black & Grey Tank Drains 123
Black/Grey Tank Drain & Valves
Black Tank Flush (if so equipped) 124
Tank Flush Inlet
Toilet 125
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Air Conditioner 127
Roof Mount (if so equipped) 127
Wall Mount (if so equipped) 127
Heat Pump Operation (if so equipped) 127
Power Roof Vent (if so equipped) 127
Attic Fan Control
Furnace 128
Microwave 128
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Cooking Safety 129
In Case Of a Grease Fire 129
Cooking With Propane (if so equipped) 129
Cooktops; Range & Oven (if so equipped) 130
Electric Drop-In Cooktops (if so equipped) 130
Gas Drop-In Cooktops (if so equipped) 131
Kitchen Range & Oven (if so equipped) 131
Oven (if so equipped) 131
Gas BBQ Grill (if so equipped) 132
Bumper Mounting Bracket
Attaching the “Quick Coupler” Connection 133
Range Hood (if so equipped) 133

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Quick Connect Coupler
Gas Grill & Mounting
Bracket on Support Rail
Range Hood Vent
Refrigerator 134
Cleaning The Interior 135
Cleaning The Exterior 135
Water Heater – See Plumbing Section 135
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HDTVAntenna/Satellite System(s) 137
HDTVAntenna (if so equipped) 137
Antenna Power Supply (if so equipped) 137
Satellite (if so equipped) 137
Antenna Power Supply
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Cleaning The Interior 139
Window Treatments 139
Window Shades 139
Cabinetry & Tables 140
Interior Wall Panel 140
ABS Plastics 141
Sofa & Dinette 141
Hide-A-Bed Sofa or Sofa Sleeper 141
Jack Knife Sofa 141
Trifold Sofa 141
Cube Sofa 141
Pantry or Hutch (if so equipped) 142
Countertops 142
Booth Dinette (if so equipped) 142
Free-Standing Table & Chairs (if so equipped) 142
Laminate Countertops (if so equipped) 143
Solid Surface Countertops (if so equipped) 143
Flooring 143
Carpet 143
Vinyl ooring 143
Bed Storage 144
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Cleaning The Exterior 145
Frame 147
E-Z Lube or Super-LubeAxle (if so equipped) 147
Exterior Roof & Sidewall Vents 148
Windows 148
Sealants 148
Travel Trailers - Sealant Diagram 149
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Travel Checklist 151
RV Storage 152
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Featured Components Quick Reference Chart 155
Vehicle Maintenance Record 157