KZ SPORTSTER User manual

GUIDEBOOKTOENJOYMENTOF
YOURKZRV
RECREATIONALVEHICLE
SPORTSTER&
SPORTSTER 100
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THEPURPOSE OF THETHISOWNER’S MANUALISTO
PROVIDETHEMOSTCURRENTINFORMATION
AVAILABLEFORYOUR NEWRECREATIONALVEHICLE
ABOUTCAREAND USAGE.
ALSOMINORMAINTENANCEAND CRITICALSAFETY
WARNINGSAREINCLUDEDAND MUST BE READAND
OBEYED.
ADDITIONALMAINTENANCEINFORMATIONISFOUND ‘
IN’’MAINTENANCEMANUAL’’ SUPPLYEDWITHYOUR
COACH. FAILURETOPROVIDECAREFORYOUR R.V.
COULD RESULTIN LOSSOF WARRANTYCOVERAGE.
ADDITIONALMANUALSMAYBESUPPLIEDAND
AVAILABLEBYTHEMANUFACTUREROFTHE
COMPONENTAND/ORAPPLIANCE.SEETHE
INFORMATION PACKETIN YOUR COACH.
©2017 KZRV LITHOU.S.A. 9-2016
ConventionalTravelTrailer
ConventionalFifthWheel
HybridTravelTrailer
FifthWheelToyHauler
TravelTrailerToyHauler
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KZRV
“BUILDING QUALITYANDFUN
FOROVER40YEARS”
Wecongratulateyouon yourpurchaseofaKZRV,
recreationalvehicle.You havechosen aqualitybuilt
RVwhichshouldprovide you withmanyyearsof
campingmemoriesandfun.
Therecreationalvehicleyou havepurchased has
beeninspectedbyourtrainedinspectorsand fully
meetsourhighqualitystandards.
Asthe ownerofanewKZRV, RVyou can rest
assuredthatwewill do all wecan tokeepyou a
“happycamper”.Naturally,yoursellingdealershipis
alwayshappytohelpyou withanyquestionsyou
mayhaveorserviceyou mayneed.Andshouldyou
needassistancewhen traveling,withover250
KZRV, dealersnationwide,assistanceisusuallyjust
minutesaway.
KZRV
0985N 900 W
Shipshewana, IN 46565
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
Chapter1 – Introduction to RVOwnership...................................1
SafetyConsiderations.................................................................2
ReportingSafetyDefects......................................................2
SafetyWhen EmergencyStopping.......................................3
AdditionalSafetyConsiderations..........................................3
Extended orColdWeatherUse ..................................................4
Condensation..............................................................................5
Causes…………………………………………………………...5
Solutions…………………………………………………………5
InteriorVentilation…………………………………………………...6
Chapter2 – Service Procedures.....................................................7
BasicServiceProcedures...........................................................7
Dealer... ................................................................................8
Factory…... ...........................................................................8
Parts…..................................................................................8
Owner’sResponsibility.........................................................8
SeasonalSite........................................................................9
TowableLimited Warranty………..............................................10
Chapter3 – Using YourRV...........................................................13
Equipment…..............................................................................13
TowVehicle ........................................................................13
Hitches – TravelTrailer.......................................................13
Hitch Height Specifications – TravelTrailer........................14
Hook-Up (TravelTrailer).....................................................14
Hook-up—Fifth Wheels……………………………………...15
The SafetyChain (TravelTrailer)........................................16
Traveling…................................................................................16
Weights...............................................................................16
Weighing Vehicle (Loaded orUnloaded)............................17
Loading the Trailer—Distribution........................................18
ToyHauler-Cargo Information……………………………….19
Interior, CargoArea………………………………..……..21
RearScreen Door……………………………………...…23
RearCargo Door………………………………………....23
FuelCell……………………………………………………….23
Generator……………………………………………………..24
Towing………………………………………………………….24
Tires…... .............................................................................25
SafetyFirst-BasicTire Maintenance............................26
Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits.............26
Tire Size.......................................................................27
Tire Tread.....................................................................27
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Tire Balance and WheelAlignment..............................27
Tire Repair....................................................................28
Tire Fundamentals .......................................................28
Tire Speed Rating………………………………………..28
VehicleLoad Limits…………………………………….................29
Cargo Capacities................................................................29
HowOverloading AffectsYourRVand Tires .....................29
Tire SafetyTips...................................................................30
PreventingTire Damage..............................................30
Tire SafetyChecklist....................................................30
HowtoChangea Tire.........................................................31
WheelBearings………………………………………………..31
WheelLugs…………………………………………………….31
Brakes—Electrical…………………………………………….32
BreakawaySwitch ..............................................................33
SettingUp andUsingYourRecreationalVehicle .....................34
TravelTrailerHookUp………………………………………..34
SafetyDetectors…………………………………………….…35
Fire Extinguisher………………………………………………35
Propane/ CarbonMonoxideDetector.................................35
What isCarbon Monoxide?..........................................36
DualSensorTechnology……………………………...…36
Operation……………………………………………….…36
LowerPowerOperation……………………………… …37
Visualand AudibleAlarmSignals………………………37
COAlarm…..................................................................38
Propane GasAlarm………………………………….…...38
Smoke Alarm…............................................................39
Operation………………………………………………….39
Testing……………………………………………………..39
Steps-One orThree..................................................................40
Windows .............................................................................40
Doors…………………………………………………………...40
TVAntennas(Standard RoofMount).................................41
Slide Outs ...........................................................................42
PowerForOperation……………………………………..42
TrailerSet-Up Requirements-General………………… ……….43
BelowFloorSlide System……………………………….44
Above FloorSlide Out (AllBrandsand Types……...…44
ElectricalComponents.................................................44
ManualOverride...........................................................45
BelowFloorSlide Out…………………………………….45
Above FloorSlide Out…………………………………...45
KingSlide CableSystem………………………………..45
ManuallyMoving theKing Slide Room………………...47
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SchwintecWall Slide……………………………………..46
Entertainment Systems……………………………………..48
Chapter4 – Systems .....................................................................49
Waterand DrainagePlumbing..................................................49
FreshWaterSystem……………………………………………….49
Tanks……...........................................................................49
Filling FreshWaterSystem#1............................................49
Filling FreshWaterSystem#2………………………………50
12-Volt Demand Pump.......................................................51
Faucets…............................................................................51
Bathand Shower……………………………………………..52
Outside SprayPort……………………………………………52
FreshWaterLines…………………………………………….53
Lo-PointDrains………………………………………………..53
Sanitizingand FillingthePotableWaterSystem................53
Drainage (FreshWater)......................................................55
Sanitation System………………………………………………….55
Toilets…..……….................................................................55
Using Toilet and TankSystem……………………………….56
Vents…….……...................................................................56
Holding Tanks.....................................................................57
DrainingtheTanks..............................................................57
FlushSystem…………………………………………………. 58
Maintenance forHoldingTanks……………………………..58
Heated Holding Tanks………………………………………..59
Winterizing YourRecreationalVehicle……………………..59
ByPass Kit…………………………………………………...60
UsingtheWaterSystemDuring Freezing Weather……..60
Propane FuelSystem…………………………………………… .61
Propane Container………...................................................61
Servicing and FillingPropane Containers ..........................62
Installing Propane Containers ............................................63
Regulator……………………………………………………….66
HighPressure HoseswithAcme Connectors.....................67
Main SupplyHose – LowPressure………………………….67
Operation……………………………………………………….68
Checking forLeak……………………………………….…….68
Propane Consumption………………………………………..70
ElectricalSystem…………………………………………………..71
GeneralInformation…………………………………………...71
Changesand Modifications ................................................71
120 VoltAC System…………………………………………..71
PowerCord30 Amp or50 Amp………........................71
CircuitBreakers and Box .............................................72
50 Amp (Optional)........................................................74
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GFCI Protection............................................................75
12 VoltDC System .............................................................76
Converter………...........................................................76
AuxiliaryBattery(Optionalon Some Units)..................77
CircuitBreakers and Fuses-12Volt DC………………...77
ExteriorLightsand Connector, 12V.............................79
Porch Lights…………...................................................79
BrakeWiring…………………………………………………...80
Chapter5 – Appliances………………………………………………81
What To Do IfYouSmell Propane……………………………….81
Furnace………………................................................................81
Operating Instructions…………………………………….…..83
ToTurn OffFurnace……………………………...…...……. .84
ExternalVents…………………………………………………84
Ducting……………………………………………………….…84
Range and Oven Top BurnerOperation...................................85
Operating Instruction………………………………………….85
Top Burners……………………………………………….85
Oven Burner…………...................................................87
WaterHeater……………………………………………………….88
Operating Instructions: Propane………………………..88
Operating InstructionsForDirectSparkIgnition……....89
Operating Instructions: ElectricElements....................91
ToTurn OffWaterHeater……………………………….91
Winterizing YourWaterHeater…………………………….. 91
Refrigerator…………….............................................................92
Leveling………………………………………………………...92
Operation During Travel……………………………………...92
Venting………………………………………………………….92
DoorSealing…………………………………………………...92
DoorHandles…………………………………………………..93
RefrigeratorStorage…………………………………………..93
Operating The RefrigeratorControls………………………..94
MonitorPanel……………………………………………………….94
Outside Kitchen (Optional)………………………………………...96
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTIONTO RV OWNERSHIP
Welcometo thegrowingfamilyofnewKZRVowners and theworld
ofrecreationalvehicletravel.The purchaseofyourKZRVproduct
allowsyouto enterthistypeofcamping and leisuretravel.Your
coachhasbeendesignedand engineeredto offermanycomfortsof
home. KZRecreationalVehiclesare designed and constructed tobe
used astemporarylivingquarters forcamping andtraveluses.The
coachesarenot intended forhauling cargo.
Thisowner’smanualwaspreparedto assistyouinunderstanding
the properuseand operationofvariouscontainment systems,
servicingandmaintenanceofcomponent parts,andexplanation of
yourwarrantyprotection. IfthisisyourfirstRVtravelcoach, youwill
want to acquaint yourselfwith all aspectsand information found in
thismanualplusmanualssupplied bycomponentmanufacturers.
Thesematerialswillreflectthe mostcurrent information availablefor
the user.Somecomponentsanditemsmaynotbeinyourcoachas
theymaybe optionson different models.
Keepthisowner’smanualinyourrecreationalvehicleforhandy
reference. Get toknowyournewvehicleandhowitoperates.You
shouldcarefullyread and understand theseinstructions,aswell as
information suppliedbythemanufacturers ofseparatelywarranted
products,sincetheycontainimportant operating,safety,and
maintenanceinstructions.Ifyou havequestionsthat arenot
adequatelyansweredbythismanualorotherbooklets,consultyour
dealer.Ifhecannot satisfactorilyansweryourquestions,hewillcall
ourstaff foradditionalinformation.
Everyefforthasbeenmade toprovideyou withasafe, dependable
product.Yourvehiclecomplieswithapplicablerequirementsof
FederalMotorVehicleSafetyStandards,StateRegulations,
CanadianStandardsAssociations(CSA)whereapplicable, and
complieswithrequirementsofANSIStandardA119.2,the nationally
recognized“StandardforRecreationalVehicles – Installationof
Plumbing,HeatingandElectricalSystems.”TheRecreational
VehicleIndustryAssociation(RVIA)andCanadianStandards
Association (CSA)periodicallyinspectourproduction linesand
assistusinmaintainingstrictcompliancewithinstallation andsafety
standardsforthosesystems. Yourfollow-up with periodicsafety
inspectionsand aprogramof preventivemaintenance is
important forthecontinuation of safeandtrouble-free
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operation.
Camping isagreatwaytorelaxandenjoytheoutdoors withyour
friendsand family.Pleaserememberto tread lightlyonourbeautiful
landand leaveonlyyourfootprintssothat others mayenjoynature
asmuch asyou did.
SAFETYCONSIDERATIONS
The terms NOTE,CAUTION,WARNING and DANGER have
specificmeaningsinthismanualaswellascomponent manuals.
A NOTE providesadditionalinformation tomake a step orprocedure
easierorclearer.Disregardinga NOTE couldcauseinconvenience,
but would not be likelyto cause damage orpersonalinjury.
A CAUTION emphasizesareaswhereequipment damage could
result. Disregardinga CAUTION couldcause permanent mechanical
damage. However, personalinjuryisunlikely.
A WARNING isgiving noticeto userthat potentialinjuriesmayoccur
to aperson fromequipment and mechanicalfailure. Disregarding a
WARNING mayresultinseriousphysicalinjurytooccupant.
A DANGER alertsareaswheresafetymeasuresMUSTbe strictly
adhered to, assuchfailurescan be dangerous.Disregarding a
DANGER couldcause seriousinjuryand possible loss of life.
Reporting SafetyDefects
Ifyou believethat yourvehiclehasadefectwhichcouldcausea
crashorcouldcauseinjuryordeath, youshouldimmediatelyinform
the NationalHighwayTrafficSafetyAdministration(NHTSA)in
addition to notifying KZRV.
IfNHTSA inadditionreceivessimilarcomplaints,itmayopenan
investigation,andifitfindsthat asafetydefectexistsinagroup of
vehicles,itmayorderarecallandremedycampaign. However,
NHTSA cannot becomeinvolved inindividualproblemsbetween
you,yourdealerorKZRV.
TocontactNHTSA,youmayeithercall the AutoSafetyHotlinetoll-
free at 1-800-424-9393 orwrite to:
NHTSA
USDepartment ofTransportation
Washington, DC 20590
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Youcanalsoobtainotherinformation about motorvehiclesafety
fromthe Hotline.
SafetyWhenEmergencyStopping
It iswisetocarryroad flagsand/ortriangularwarning devicesto be
used whennecessary.When pulling off ahighway,useyourfour
wayhazardlightsaswarningflashers,evenifonlyto change
drivers.Pulloff the roadwaycompletelyifatallpossibleto change
flat tiresoranyotheremergencyneeds.
AdditionalSafetyConsiderations
1. Sanitizethe freshwatersupplysystemperiodically(see
sanitizinginstructions).
2. Keepwaterconnectionfittingsfromcoming incontactwiththe
ground ordrainhose to reduce chanceofcontamination.
3. EnlistservicesofaQualified RVTechnician tofixgasor
electricalappliances.
4. Alwayshaveaserviceablefireextinguisherplaced inan easily
accessiblelocation.
5. Insurethattiresareingoodconditionandproperlyinflated.
Watchtireinflation closely.Under-inflated tireswilloverheat.
Overheatedtiresareapotentialhazardastheymaythrow
rubberandcauseablow-out. Checkthe tirepressurebefore
each tripwhile the tiresarecold.
6. Checkand tighten the wheellugsregularly(every50 mileswhen
newuntil200 milesarereached and then checkthe lugsevery
500 miles).
7. Checkthe brakesinasafe area – not whiletravelingabusy
highway.
8. Alwaysblockthe trailerwheelssolidlybeforeunhitching.
9. Before leaving a camp areawitha trailerintow,insure:
a. The safetypinorlocking leverisseated.
b. The breakawaywire isattached tothetowvehicle.
c. Alljacksare raised so that theycannot touch the ground.
d. The 110-voltelectricalcordisproperlystored.
e. The safetychainsare connected.
f. Allinteriorlightsare off.
10. Observe and obeythe warning labelsattachedto yourvehicle
concerning propane, water,electricityand loading.
11. Extinguish all campfiresbefore leavingyourcampsite.
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