KZ SPORTSMEN CLASSIC User manual

GUIDEBOOK TO ENJOYMENT OF
YOUR KZRV, L.P.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SPORTSMEN CLASSIC
O w n e r ’s
M A N U A L
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 – Introduction to RV Ownership..................................1
Safety Considerations...............................................................2
Reporting Safety Defects....................................................2
Safety When Emergency Stopping .....................................3
Additional Safety Considerations ........................................3
Condensation.....................................................................4
Chapter 2 – Service Procedures ..................................................5
Basic Service Procedures.........................................................5
Dealer... .............................................................................6
Factory…... ........................................................................6
Parts…...............................................................................6
Owner’s Responsibility .......................................................6
Towable Limited Warranty..................................................8
Chapter 3 – Using Your RV.........................................................12
Equipment…...........................................................................12
Tow Vehicle .....................................................................12
Hitches – Travel Trailer ....................................................12
Hitch Height Specifications – Travel Trailer.......................13
Hook-Up (Travel Trailer)...................................................13
The Safety Chain (Travel Trailer)......................................14
Traveling….............................................................................14
Weights............................................................................14
Weighing Vehicle (Loaded or Unloaded)...........................15
Loading the Trailer—Distribution.......................................15
Towing.. ...........................................................................16
Breakaway Switch ..................................................................18
Fire Extinguisher ..............................................................18
Setting Up and Using Your Recreational Vehicle.....................19
General Detector Information............................................20
Propane Detector .............................................................20
Smoke Alarm…................................................................23
Steps (Two or Three) ...........................................24
Windows ..........................................................................25
Doors…............................................................................25
TV Antennas (Standard Roof Mount)................................25
Chapter 4 – Systems...................................................................27
Water and Drainage Plumbing ................................................27
Tanks……........................................................................27
Filling Fresh Water System...............................................27
12-Volt Demand Pump .....................................................28
Faucets… ........................................................................28
Bath and Shower..............................................................28
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Sanitizing and Filling the Potable Water System ...............29
Drainage (Fresh Water)....................................................29
Sanitation System ............................................................30
Toilets……… .............................................................30
Vents………...............................................................31
Holding Tanks............................................................31
Draining the Tanks.....................................................32
Maintenance for Holding Tanks..................................33
Winterizing Your Recreational Vehicle..............................33
Lo-Point Drains…………………………………………...35
Propane Fuel System………...................................................36
Propane Container……….................................................36
Servicing and Filling Propane Containers .........................37
Installing Propane Containers...........................................39
Regulator………...............................................................40
High Pressure Hoses with Acme Connectors....................41
Main Supply Hose – Low Pressure ...................................42
Operation………….. .........................................................42
Checking for Leaks...........................................................43
If You Smell Gas........................................................43
Propane Gas Consumption ..............................................45
Electrical System………..........................................................46
General Information..........................................................46
Changes and Modifications ..............................................46
Power Cord………............................................................46
Circuit Breakers and Box............................................47
GFCI Protection .........................................................49
12 Volt DC System ...........................................................49
Converter………. .......................................................49
Auxiliary Battery.........................................................50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ........................................51
Exterior Lights and Connector (12V)...........................52
Porch Lights………….................................................52
Brake Wiring……. ......................................................53
Chapter 5 – Appliances………….................................................54
Furnace……………….............................................................54
Operating Instructions ......................................................55
To Shut Down………........................................................55
Cooking System…..................................................................56
Operating Instructions ......................................................56
Water Heater…………. ...........................................................57
Winterizing Your Water Heater .........................................60
Refrigerator……………...........................................................60
Leveling…………… ..........................................................61
Venting……………. ..........................................................61
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Moisture Reduction Heater ...............................................61
Door Seal…………...........................................................61
Door Latch………….. .......................................................62
Air Conditioning (Optional)… ..................................................62
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO RV OWNERSHIP
Welcome to the world of recreational vehicle travel. The purchase of
your KZ product allows you to enter this type of camping and leisure
travel. Your coach has been designed and engineered to offer many
comforts of home. KZ recreational vehicles are designed and
constructed to be used as temporary living quarters for camping and
travel uses. The coaches are not intended for hauling cargo.
This owner’s manual was prepared to assist you in understanding
the proper use and operation of various containment systems,
servicing and maintenance of component parts, and explanation of
your warranty protection. If this is your first RV travel coach, you will
want to acquaint yourself with all aspects and information found in
this manual plus manuals supplied by component manufacturers.
These materials will reflect the most current information available for
the user. Some components and items may not be in your coach as
they may be options on different models.
Keep this owner’s manual in your recreational vehicle for handy
reference. Get to know your new vehicle and how it operates. You
should carefully read and understand these instructions, as well as
information supplied by the manufacturers of separately warranted
products, since they contain important operating, safety, and
maintenance instructions. If you have questions that are not
adequately answered by this manual or other booklets, consult your
dealer. If he cannot satisfactorily answer your questions, he will call
our staff for additional information.
Every effort has been made to provide you with a safe, dependable
product. Your vehicle complies with applicable requirements of
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, State Regulations,
Canadian Standards Associations (CSA) where applicable, and
complies with requirements of ANSI Standard A119.2, the nationally
recognized “Standard for Recreational Vehicles – Installation of
Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Systems.” The Recreational
Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) and Canadian Standards
Association (CSA) periodically inspect our production lines and
assist us in maintaining strict compliance with installation and safety
standards for those systems. Your follow-up with periodic safety
inspections and a program of preventive maintenance is
important for the continuation of safe and trouble-free
operation.
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Camping is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors with your
friends and family. Please remember to tread lightly on our beautiful
land and leave only your footprints so that others may enjoy nature
as much as you did.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
The terms NOTE, CAUTION and WARNING have specific
meanings in this manual as well as component manuals.
A NOTE provides additional information to make a step or procedure
easier or clearer. Disregarding a NOTE could cause inconvenience,
but would not be likely to cause damage or personal injury.
A CAUTION emphasizes areas where equipment damage could
result. Disregarding a CAUTION could cause permanent mechanical
damage. However, personal injury is unlikely.
A WARNING emphasizes areas where personal injury or even
death could result from failure to follow instructions properly.
Mechanical damage may also occur.
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying KZ.
If NHTSA in addition receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between
you, your dealer or KZ.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-
free at 1-800-424-9393 or write to:
NHTSA
US Department of Transportation
Washington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety
from the Hotline.
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Safety When Emergency Stopping
It is wise to carry road flags and/or triangular warning devices to be
used when necessary. When pulling off a highway, use your four
way hazard lights as warning flashers, even if only to change
drivers. Pull off the road way completely if at all possible to change
flat tires or any other emergency needs.
Additional Safety Considerations
1. Sanitize the fresh water supply system periodically (see
sanitizing instructions).
2. Keep water connection fittings from coming in contact with the
ground or drain hose to reduce chance of contamination.
3. Enlist services of a qualified technician to fix gas or electrical
appliances.
4. Always have a serviceable fire extinguisher placed in an easily
accessible location.
5. Insure that tires are in good condition and properly inflated.
Watch tire inflation closely. Under-inflated tires will overheat.
Overheated tires are a potential hazard as they may throw
rubber and cause a blow-out. Check the tire pressure before
each trip while the tires are cold.
6. Check and tighten the wheel lugs regularly (every 50 miles when
new until 200 miles are reached and then check the lugs every
500 miles).
7. Check the brakes in a safe area – not while traveling a busy
highway.
8. Always block the trailer wheels solidly before unhitching.
9. Before leaving a camp area with a trailer in tow, insure:
a. The safety pin or locking lever is seated.
b. The breakaway wire is attached to the tow vehicle.
c. All jacks are raised so that they cannot touch the ground.
d. The 110-volt electrical cord is properly stored.
e. The safety chains are connected.
f. All interior lights are off.
10. Observe the warning labels attached to your vehicle concerning
propane, water, electricity and loading.
11. Extinguish all campfires before leaving your campsite.
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CONDENSATION
Where it comes from, what causes it, and various solutions.
Causes:
A. It occurs when warm moist air contacts a cold surface, such as rain
touching a tent, awning fabric with people breathing warm moist air
against it from inside due to normal breathing.
B. When cooking food or taking a shower, warm moist air circulates
thru out coach attaching itself to cooler surfaces, forming beads and
running down wall or window
C. Normal breathing will emit approximately 1/2 pint of moisture into
the air per person, per day. The more occupants the greater
quantity of condensation you may find.
Solutions:
1. When taking a shower, open bath roof vent approximately ½inch
allowing moisture to escape.
2. Use the power vent over range when cooking.
3. If condensation is found in cabinet or closets, open door slightly to
equalize temperature and provide ventilation.
4. Opening windows and roof vents, when possible, allowing warm
moist airto escape is the best way to reduce condensation.
5. Under extreme conditions, you may need to use a dehumidifier to
remove moist air conditions.
In camping, coaches which have tents or fabric bunk areas, such as
Coyote, it is even more important to avoid condensation drops from roof
area.
Opening the tent window at the person’s head will allow air to flow
across roof reducing or avoiding condensation.
Uncontrolled condensation can cause dampness, mildew, etc., inside
your recreational vehicle. Be sure to make strong efforts to control
condensation.
Continuous living in your recreational vehicle could cause accelerated wear
to components above recreational use.
CAUTION
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CHAPTER 2
SERVICE PROCEDURES
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURES
KZ has a strong interest in maintaining top quality customer relations
with owners. By producing high quality products, we want to assure
our customers of our support with parts and service availability. Our
dealer network is the first choice to serve and supply your needs for
your recreational vehicle. Our authorized dealers will pleasantly
assist in providing service maintenance needs plus parts, options,
and information concerning your recreational vehicle.
Should you experience a problem with service availability, please
follow the steps in the order listed below.
1. Contact your selling dealer’s service department for an
appointment. Describe to the best of your knowledge the nature
of the problem. Please keep appointments to establish a good,
workable relationship.
2. Contact the owner or general manager of the dealership should
the initial attempt fail with the service department.
3. Contact: Customer Relations Department
KZRV
9270 W. US 20
Shipshewana, IN46565
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.kz-rv.com
Give all the above information as requested along with the
serial number of the coach in question. We will make every
attempt to resolve your problem.
Please bear in mind that most problems arise from
misunderstandings concerning warranty coverage and service. In
most instances, you will be referred to the dealer level and your
concerns will be resolved with the dealer’s facilities and personnel.
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Dealer
Your authorized KZ dealer has performed a PDI (pre-delivery
inspection) on your recreational vehicle. Since your dealer is
authorized to sell KZ products, he is also there to supply parts,
optional equipment, and provide service repairs, warranty or
otherwise as needed.
First choice for warranty repairs is your selling dealer. Other dealers
can be used, however, prior approval is required.
Some recreational vehicle dealers may be authorized service
centers for certain manufacturers of products warranted separately.
Check with your dealer before contacting anyone else to reduce
delays. If the dealer is not an authorized service center for the
product in question, he can assist you in obtaining authorized
service.
Factory
Service repairs can be performed at the manufacturing facility at
Shipshewana, Indiana. Should your KZ product be in need of major
repairs and your dealer recommends factory repairs, please follow
the steps listed below for such work.
1. Your dealer must make an appointment with service personnel
at the factory PRIOR to your arrival.
2. Any freight costs, as listed on warranty coverage, are the
responsibility of the owner as listed in the warranty coverage
schedule.
Parts
Stocking of parts varies from dealer to dealer. Any authorized dealer
can order any required part to be shipped to his dealership or have
the part “drop-shipped” to your residence. All parts are obtained
through authorized KZ dealers only.
Owner’s Responsibility
When owning and using a recreational vehicle, it is important to
perform regular and normal maintenance to prevent undesired
deterioration of your coach. Weather elements play an important
function on sealants and other components requiring normal
maintenance.
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