Monaco DIPLOMAT 2004 User manual

WARRANTY..............................................................................................3
SECTION 1 • GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................15
CONTAINS WARRANTY INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE FOR THE OPERATION
AND CARE OF THE MOTORHOME.
SECTION 2 • DRIVING & SAFETY........................................................37
CONTAINS INFORMATION ON DRIVING TIPS, EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, TOWING,
SAFETY DEVICES, WEIGHING THE MOTORHOME AND TIRES.
SECTION 3 • CARE & MAINTENANCE...............................................111
CONTAINS INFORMATION ON PROPER CARE OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
COMPONENTS AS WELL AS STORAGE TECHNIQUES.
SECTION 4 • APPLIANCES.................................................................159
COVERS OPERATION AND CARE OF VARIOUS APPLIANCES FOUND WITHIN THE
MOTORHOME.
SECTION 5 • EQUIPMENT...................................................................197
COVERS THE BASIC OPERATION AND CARE OF VARIOUS TYPES OF
EQUIPMENT.
SECTION 6 • WATER SYSTEMS.........................................................243
CONTAINS INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE FOR THE OPERATION AND CARE
OF THE VARIOUS WATER SYSTEMS.
SECTION 7 • LP-GAS SYSTEM...........................................................269
CONTAINS INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE FOR THE OPERATION AND CARE
OF THE VARIOUS LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM (LP-GAS) SYSTEM EQUIPMENT.
SECTION 8 • ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - HOUSE...............................289
COVERS THE BASIC OPERATION OF THE HOUSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
SECTION 9 • ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - CHASSIS............................327
CONTAINS INFORMATION REGARDING THE CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
SUCH AS THE BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS, DASH AND ALTERNATOR.
SECTION 10 • CHASSIS .....................................................................357
CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF THE MOTORHOME
CHASSIS.
INDEX....................................................................................................437
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WARRANTY LIMITED - 2004 DIPLOMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO GET SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EVENTS DISCHARGING WARRANTOR FROM OBLIGATION UNDER WARRANTY . .
DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL & INCIDENTAL DAMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LEGAL REMEDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARRANTY LIMITED - ROADMASTER CHASSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO GET SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EVENTS DISCHARGING WARRANTOR FROM OBLIGATION UNDER WARRANTY . .
DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL & INCIDENTAL DAMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LEGAL REMEDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARRANTY INFORMATION FILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MONACO MOTORHOME LIMITED WARRANTY
What the period of coverage is:
If you use your Monaco® motorhome only for recreational travel and
family camping purposes, the Limited Warranty provided by Monaco
("Warrantor") covers your new motorhome when sold by an authorized
dealer, for twelve (12) months from the original retail purchase date or the
first 24,000 miles of use, whichever occurs first. However, the Limited
Warranty provided by Warrantor covers the steel or aluminum frame
structure of the sidewalls (excluding slide outs), roof, and rear and front
walls for sixty (60) months from the original retail purchase date or the first
50,000 miles of use, whichever occurs first.
If you use your motorhome for any rental, commercial or business pur-
poses whatsoever, the Limited Warranty provided by Warrantor covers your
new motorhome when sold by an authorized dealer for ninety (90) days from
the original retail purchase date or the first 24,000 miles of use, whichever
occurs first. In addition, the Limited Warranty provided by Warrantor covers
the steel or aluminum frame structure of the sidewalls (excluding slide outs),
roof, and rear and front walls for twelve (12) months from the original retail
purchase date or the first 24,000 miles of use, whichever occurs first. A
conclusive presumption that your motorhome has been used for commercial
and/or business purposes arises if you have filed a federal or state tax form
claiming any business tax benefit related to your ownership of the
motorhome.
The above Limited Warranty coverage applies to all owners, including
subsequent owners, of the motorhome. However, a subsequent owner must
submit a warranty transfer form by filing the form through an authorized
Monaco dealer. A subsequent owner's warranty coverage period is the
remaining balance of the warranty coverage period the prior owner was
entitled to under this Limited Warranty. Warranty transfer forms can be
obtained by contacting the Customer Relations Department. There is no
charge for the transfer.
WARRANTY
LIMITED

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ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING BY WAY OF STATE
LAW, INCLUDINGANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTYAND
ARE LIMITED IN SCOPE OF COVERAGE TO THOSE PORTIONS
OF THE MOTORHOME COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY. Warrantor disclaims all implied and express warranties,
including the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty
of fitness for a particular purpose, on components and appliances excluded
from coverage as set forth below. There is no warranty of any nature made
by Warrantor beyond that contained in this Limited Warranty. No person has
authority to enlarge, amend or modify this Limited Warranty. The dealer is
not the Warrantor's agent but is an independent entity. Warrantor is not
responsible for any undertaking, representation or warranty made by any
dealer or other person beyond those expressly set forth in this Limited
Warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Warrantor's Limited Warranty covers defects in the manufacture of your
motorhome and defects in materials used to manufacture your motorhome.
Also see the section "What the Warranty Does Not Cover" set out below.
Warrantor will repair and/or replace, at its option, any covered defect if:
(1) you notify Warrantor or one of its authorized servicing dealers of the
defect within the warranty coverage period and within five (5) days of
discovering the defect; and (2) you deliver your Motorhome to Warrantor or
Warrantor's authorized servicing dealer at your cost and expense. It is
reasonable to expect some service items to occur during the warranty period.
The performance of warranty repairs shall not extend the original warranty
coverage period. Further, any performance of repairs after the warranty
coverage period has expired or any performance of repairs to component
parts and appliances excluded from coverage shall be considered "good will"
repairs, which shall not alter the express terms of this limited warranty.
Warrantor may use new and/or remanufactured parts and/or components
of substantially equal quality to complete any repair.
Limitations of
Implied Warranties
What the Warranty
Covers
What We Will Do to
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Defects and/or damage to interior and exterior surfaces, trim, upholstery
and other appearance items may occur at the factory during manufacture,
during delivery of the motorhome to the selling dealer or on the selling
dealer's lot. Normally, any such defect or damage is detected and corrected at
the factory or by the selling dealer during the inspection process
performed by the Warrantor and the selling dealer. If, however, you discover
any such defect or damage when you take delivery of the motorhome, you
must notify your dealer or Warrantor within five days of the date of purchase
to have repairs performed to the defect at no cost to you as provided by this
Limited Warranty.
If either three or more unsuccessful repair attempts have been made to
correct any covered defect that you believe substantially impairs the value,
use or safety of your motorhome or repairs to any covered defect(s), which
you believe substantially impairs the value, use or safety of your motorhome,
have taken 30 or more days to complete, you must, to the extent permitted by
law, notify Warrantor directly in writing of the failure to
successfully repair the defect(s) so that Warrantor can become directly
involved in exercising a final repair attempt for the purpose of performing a
successful repair to the identified defect(s).
The Warranty Registration form must be returned to Warrantor promptly
upon purchase to assure proper part replacement and repair of your
motorhome. Failure to return the warranty registration form will not affect
your rights under the Limited Warranty so long as you can furnish proof of
purchase. For warranty service simply contact one of Warrantor's authorized
service centers for an appointment, then deliver your motorhome (at your
expense) to the service center. If you need assistance in locating an
authorized warranty service facility, contact:
Warrantor's Warranty Department
(1-877-466-6226)
91320 Coburg Industrial Way
Coburg, Oregon 97408.
In the event the motorhome is inoperative due to malfunction of a
warranted part, Warrantor will pay the cost of having the motorhome towed
to the nearest authorized repair facility provided you notify Warrantor prior
to incurring the towing charges to receive directions to the nearest
repair facility.
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Because Warrantor does not control the scheduling of service work by its
authorized servicing dealers, you may encounter some delay in scheduling
and/or in the completion of the repairs.
This Limited Warranty does not cover: any motorhome sold or registered
outside of the United States or Canada; items which are added or changed after
the motorhome leaves Warrantor's possession; items that are working as
designed but which you are unhappy with because of the design; normal wear
and usage, such as fading or discoloration of fabrics, or the effects of
condensation inside the motorhome; defacing, scratching, dents and chips on
any surface or fabric of the motorhome, not caused by Warrantor; routine
maintenance, including by way of example wheel alignments; the automotive
chassis and power train, including, by way of example the engine, drivetrain,
steering and handling, braking, wheel balance, muffler, tires, tubes, batteries
and gauges; appliances and components covered by their own manufacturer's
warranty including, by way of example the microwave, refrigerator, ice maker,
stove, oven, generator, roof air conditioners, hydraulic jacks, VCR,
television(s), water heater, furnace, stereo, radio, compact disc player, washer,
dryer, inverter and cellular phone; or flaking, peeling and chips or other defects
or damage in or to the exterior or finish caused by rocks or other road hazards,
the environment including airborne pollutants, salt, tree sap and hail.
Misuse or neglect, accidents, unauthorized alteration, failure to provide
reasonable and necessary maintenance (See Owner's Manual), damage caused
by off road use, collision, fire, theft, vandalism, explosions, overloading in
excess of rated capacities, and odometer tampering shall discharge Warrantor
from any express or implied warranty obligation to repair any resulting defect.
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE MOTORHOME AND ANY
PERSON TO WHOM THE MOTORHOME IS TRANSFERRED, AND
ANY PERSON WHO IS AN INTENDED OR UNINTENDED USER OR
BENEFICIARY OF THE MOTORHOME , SHALLNOT BE
ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM WARRANTOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
ANY DEFECT IN THE MOTORHOME . THE EXCLUSION OF
CONSEQUENTIALAND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SHALL BE
DEEMED INDEPENDENT OF, AND SHALL SURVIVE, ANY
FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OFANY LIMITED
REMEDY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequen-
tial or incidental damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.
What the Warranty
Does Not Cover
Events Discharging
Warrantor from
Obligation Under
Warranty
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THESE WARRANTIES ARE NOT INTENDED TO "EXTEND TO
FUTURE PERFORMANCE" AND ANYACTION TO ENFORCE
THESE EXPRESS OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE
COMMENCED MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE
EXPIRATION OF THE RESPECTIVE WARRANTY COVERAGE
PERIOD DESIGNATED ABOVE. THE PERFORMANCE OF
REPAIRS SHALL NOT SUSPEND THIS ONE YEAR LIMITATIONS
PERIOD FROM EXPIRING. THESE TERMS AND ALL EXPRESS
AND IMPLIED WARRANTY DISPUTES BETWEEN WARRANTOR
AND PURCHASER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE SUBSTANTIVE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA, WITHOUT REGARD TO
CONFLICTS OF LAW RULES. Some states do not allow the reduction in
the statute of limitations or a choice of law provision, so the above reduction
in the statute of limitations and/or choice of law provision may not apply to
you.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE
TO STATE. 122002
ROADMASTER CHASSIS LIMITED WARRANTY
What the period of coverage is:
If you use the Roadmaster Chassis that your motorhome is mounted upon
for only recreational travel and family camping purposes, the Limited
Warranty provided by Roadmaster ("Warrantor") covers your Roadmaster
Chassis for thirty-six (36) months from the original retail purchase date or
the first 36,000 miles of use, whichever occurs first.
If you use the Roadmaster Chassis that your motorhome is mounted upon
for any rental, commercial or business purposes whatsoever, the Limited
Warranty provided by Warrantor covers your new Roadmaster Chassis for
Ninety (90) days from the original retail purchase date of the motorhome or
the first 24,000 miles of use, whichever occurs first. A conclusive
presumption that the Roadmaster Chassis has been used for commercial
and/or business purposes arises if you have filed a federal or state tax
form claiming any business tax benefit related to your ownership of
the motorhome.
Legal Remedies
WARRANTY
LIMITED
-ROADMASTER
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ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING BY WAY OF STATE
LAW, INCLUDINGANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTYAND
ARE LIMITED IN SCOPE OF COVERAGE TO THOSE PORTIONS
OF THE ROADMASTER CHASSIS COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY. Warrantor disclaims all implied and express warranties,
including the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty
of fitness for a particular purpose, on components and appliances excluded
from coverage as set forth below. There is no warranty of any nature made
by Warrantor beyond that contained in this Limited Warranty. No person has
authority to enlarge, amend or modify this Limited Warranty. Any dealer
selling a motorhome assembled upon a Roadmaster Chassis is not the
Warrantor's agent but is an independent entity. Warrantor is not responsible
for any undertaking, representation or warranty made by any dealer or other
person beyond those expressly set forth in this Limited Warranty. Some states
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.
Warrantor's Limited Warranty covers defects in the manufacture of the
Roadmaster Chassis (as defined herein) and defects in materials used to
manufacture the Roadmaster Chassis. The term "Roadmaster Chassis" as
used herein means only the frame; frame cross members; steering axle,
including the axle king pins and bushings; hubs and bearings; brake calipers;
rotors, brake backing plates and related parts of the axle; tie rods; drag links;
drive shafts, including the U-joints; carrier bearings; and, the axle housing
and its internal parts. Also see the section "What the Warranty Does Not
Cover" set out below.
Warrantor will repair and/or replace, at its option, any covered defect if:
(1) you notify Warrantor or one of its authorized servicing dealers of the
defect within the warranty coverage period and within five (5) days of
discovering any such defect; and (2) you deliver the Roadmaster Chassis to
Warrantor or Warrantor's authorized servicing dealer at your cost and
expense. It is reasonable to expect some service items to occur during the
warranty period. The performance of warranty repairs shall not extend the
original warranty coverage period. Further, any performance of repairs after
the warranty coverage period has expired or any performance of repairs to
component parts and appliances excluded from coverage shall be considered
"good will" repairs, which shall not alter the express terms of this limited
warranty.
Limitations of
Implied Warranties
What the Warranty
Covers
What We Will Do to
Correct Problems

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Warrantor may use new and/or remanufactured parts and/or components
of substantially equal quality to complete any repairs.
Defect and/or damage to the Roadmaster Chassis may occur during
manufacture at the factory, during delivery of the motorhome to the selling
dealer or on the selling dealer's lot. Normally, any factory defect or damage
is detected and corrected at the factory or by the selling dealer during the
inspection process performed by the Warrantor and the selling dealer. If,
however, you discover any such defect or damage when you take delivery of
the Roadmaster Chassis, you must notify your dealer or Warrantor within
five days of the date of purchase to have repairs performed to any such
defect at no cost to you as provided by this Limited Warranty.
If either three or more unsuccessful repair attempts have been made to
correct any covered defect that you believe substantially impairs the value,
use or safety of your motorhome or repairs to any covered defect(s), which
you believe substantially impairs the value, use or safety of your motorhome,
have taken 30 or more days to complete, you must, to the extent permitted by
law, notify Warrantor directly in writing of the failure to
successfully repair the defect(s) so that Warrantor can become directly
involved in exercising a final repair attempt for the purpose of performing a
successful repair to the identified defect(s).
For warranty service simply contact one of Warrantor's authorized service
centers for an appointment, then deliver your Roadmaster Chassis (at your
expense) to the service center. If you need assistance in locating an
authorized warranty service facility, contact:
Warrantor's Warranty Department
1-877-466-6226
91320 Coburg Industrial Way
Coburg, Oregon 97408
In the event the Roadmaster Chassis is inoperative due to malfunction of
a warranted part, Warrantor shall pay the cost of having the Roadmaster
Chassis that the motorhome is mounted upon towed to the nearest authorized
repair facility provided you notify Warrantor prior to incurring the towing
charges to receive directions to the nearest repair facility.
Because Warrantor does not control the scheduling of service work by its
authorized servicing dealers, you may encounter some delay in scheduling
and/or in the completion of the repairs.
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This Limited Warranty does not cover: modifications and alterations to
the Roadmaster Chassis by others; the motorhome that is mounted upon the
Roadmaster Chassis, including by way of example the motorhome
manufacturer's design, manufacture, assembly and/or installation of the side
walls, roof, windows, flooring, electrical system, plumbing system, LP gas
system, appliances and slide outs; items that are working as designed but
which you are unhappy with because of the design; normal wear and usage;
routine maintenance including by way of example wheel alignments;
component parts covered by their own manufacturer's warranty, including by
way of example the engine, transmission, tires, tubes, batteries, exhaust
system and the emission control systems; and, flaking, peeling rusting and
chips or other defects or damage in or to the frame and frame cross members
caused by rocks or other road hazards and the environment including air-
borne pollutants and salt.
Misuse or neglect, accidents, unauthorized alteration, failure to provide
reasonable and necessary maintenance (See Owner's Manual), damage
caused by off road use, collision, fire, theft, vandalism, explosions,
overloading in excess of rated capacities, and odometer tampering shall
discharge Warrantor from any express or implied warranty obligation to
repair any resulting defect.
THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OF THE ROADMASTER
CHASSIS AND ANY PERSON TO WHOM THE ROADMASTER
CHASSIS IS TRANSFERRED, AND ANY PERSON WHO IS AN
INTENDED OR UNINTENDED USER OR BENEFICIARY OF THE
ROADMASTER CHASSIS, SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO
RECOVER FROM WARRANTOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN
THE MOTORHOME. THE EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIALAND
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SHALL BE DEEMED INDEPENDENT OF,
AND SHALL SURVIVE, ANY FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE OFANY LIMITED REMEDY. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so the above
exclusions may not apply to you.
What the Warranty
Does Not Cover
Events Discharging
Warrantor from
Obligation Under
Warranty
Disclaimer of
Consequential &
Incidential Damages

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THESE WARRANTIES ARE NOT INTENDED TO "EXTEND TO
FUTURE PERFORMANCE" AND ANYACTION TO ENFORCE
THESE EXPRESS OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE
COMMENCED MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE
EXPIRATION OF THE RESPECTIVE WARRANTY COVERAGE
PERIOD DESIGNATED ABOVE. THE PERFORMANCE OF
REPAIRS SHALL NOT SUSPEND THIS ONE YEAR LIMITATIONS
PERIOD FROM EXPIRING. THESE TERMS AND ALL EXPRESS
AND IMPLIED WARRANTY DISPUTES BETWEEN WARRANTOR
AND PURCHASER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE SUBSTANTIVE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA, WITHOUT REGARD TO
CONFLICTS OF LAW RULES. Some states do not allow the reduction in
the statute of limitations or a choice of law provision, so the above reduction
in the statute of limitations and/or choice of law provision may not apply
to you.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE
TO STATE.
ROADMASTER CHASSIS DIVISION
MONACO COACH CORPORATION
91320 COBURG INDUSTRIAL WAY
COBURG, OREGON 97408
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In addition to this Owner’s Manual you will find a Warranty Information
File in your unit. This file contains valuable documents about your
motorhome’s systems and equipment. Many of the component manufacturer’s
warranty registration cards can be found in the box. They will need to be
filled out and mailed. Be sure you read and understand all the information in
this file to help you safely operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items.
Monaco Coach Corporation Wood Finish:
Because no two trees look alike, authentic woods vary in color and
character markings such as streaks, knots and grain patterns. Since the stains
may attach differently to these grain patterns,some natural light and dark
areas may result. The beauty lies in these natural variations of color and
grain that give each cabinet its own individual charm.
The beauty of these products is protected with a furniture-quality exterior
finish. After a period of time, there may be minimal changes in the finish
color as it ages in its surrounding conditions. This is an inherent
characteristic of this particular finish, and the natural aging process adds to
the unique appearance of the cabinetry. Due to the minor differences in tone,
it may not be possible to match the finish color of existing cabinets exactly
when replacing doors or adding additional cabinets at a later date.
Monaco Coach Corporation
The foregoing is not a warning. See the Limited Warranty or call
[phone] for warranty information and limitations.
WARRANTY
INFORMATION
FILE
WOOD FINISH

General Information
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SAFETY SYMBOL LEGEND............................................17
INTRODUCTION ............................................................18
CUSTOMER RELATIONS................................................19
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS.....................................19
TAKING DELIVERY........................................................19
Monaco Responsibilities..........................................19
Dealer Responsibilities.............................................20
Customer Responsibilities .......................................20
SERVICE SUGGESTIONS...............................................20
Prepare for the Appointment....................................21
Prepare a List..........................................................21
Be Reasonable With Your Requests .........................21
No Looking Over the Technician’s Shoulder .............21
Inspect the Work Properly........................................21
OWNER’S RECORD - SERIAL NUMBERS ......................22
OWNER’S RECORD - PERSONAL PROPERTY................23
OWNER’S RECORD - INSURANCE.................................24
GLOSSARY OF TERMS..................................................25
VENDOR LIST ...............................................................29
SURVEY........................................................................33
WARRANTY TRANSFER APPLICATION..........................35

Product information and specifications are shown herein as of the time of printing.
The motorhome manufacturer reserves the right to change product specifications, designs
and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
©Copyright Monaco Coach Corporation. All rights reserved. The Diplomat is a trademark of
Monaco. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are property of their respective holders.
Brand name products of other companies mentioned in this manual are not endorsed by the manu-
facturer of the motorhome.
The information contained in this document is intended to reflect standard and
optional equipment included in a typically equipped model at the time of delivery
to the initial retail owner. Your actual unit may vary from this document as a result
of optional equipment that is not generally offered on this model. In the case that
you are not the initial retail owner of this unit, this document will not reflect
modifications that may have been performed by previous owners.
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Indicates a WARNING. Information pertaining to personal safety and/or potential
extensive damage to the motorhome.
Indicates a CAUTION. Information pertaining to potential damage to the motorhome
and/or its components.
Indicates electrical DANGER. Information pertaining to danger or caution of potential
electrical shock to person(s) or component(s), and/or risk of electrical fire to motorhome.
Indicates FLAMMABLE or EXPLOSIVE. Information concerning fire or explosive
material pertaining to personal safety and/or protection of the motorhome and its
components.
Indicates POISON. Information pertaining to safety and/or use of a poisonous substance
or harmful chemical.
Indicates a NOTE. Information and reminders concerning operation of motorhome
and/or components.
Indicates INSPECT. Inspection of the motorhome and/or its components is
required. Additional instruction may follow.
Indicates LUBE. Lubrication, or addition of an lubricant product, to the motorhome and/or
a specified component or part is required. Additional instruction may follow.
Indicates ASSEMBLE/REPAIR. Assembly, disassembly or installation of a component or
part, and/or repair to the motorhome may be required. Assistance of Technical Support
or Technician may be necessary.
Indicates INFO (Information). References to additional information regarding operation
of the motorhome and/or its components found in additional sources other than the
Owner’s Manual. Also refers to the WARRANTY INFORMATION FILE, found within
the Warranty Information Box inside the motorhome.
Indicates a TIP. Information regarding helpful hints and/or suggestion for ease of
operation of the motorhome and/or its components.
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This section contains warranty information and knowledge for the
operation and care of the motorhome. Not all information may be applicable
to your model of motorhome. More detailed information with CAUTION or
WARNING instructions, other than what is found in this chapter, can be
found in the manufacturer's owner manuals located in the owner information
box.
Changes, additions and supplemental information in the form of Manual
Addendums can be obtained by visiting our Website at
www.monacocoach.com. Select one of the products from the product lineup.
Go to the Service menu. A submenu will appear. Browse our other product
lines Technical Tips. These Tips may not completely apply to your particular
model but information contained therein can be useful.
In time you will develop a knack for spotting wonderful little roadside
locations by turning off the main highway and exploring. There are many
modern recreational vehicle parks (including state, county and federal parks)
with good facilities where you can obtain hook-ups for electrical, water and
sewage connections. Directories are published which describe these parks
and the availability of services and hook-ups. On overnight or weekend trips,
chances are you will probably not fill up the sewage holding tanks, deplete
the water or LP-Gas supply, or run down the batteries which supply the
living area with 12 Volt DC current. On longer trips, when you have stayed
where sewer connections and utility hook-ups were not available, it will be
necessary to occasionally empty the holding tanks and replenish the water
and LP-Gas supply.
Many gas stations have installed sanitary dumping stations. Publications
are available which list these dumping stations. When stopped for the night,
the motorhome is built to be safely parked in any spot that is relatively level
and where the ground is firm. Try to pick as level a parking spot as possible.
Your facilities are with you and the motorhome is fully self-contained.
Many of the safety alert symbols are "Personal Safety Instructions."
Definitions for the symbols are located on a previous page under "Safety
Symbol Legend." It is important to thoroughly read and understand these
safety instructions where the symbols are displayed throughout the manual.
Failure to comply with specific instructions may result in personal injury or
death. Many instructions are required by National Safety Associations.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Only by ensuring your confidence and satisfaction with our products
and services can we have continued success as a manufacturer of
motorhomes. We believe a good relationship with our customers is just as
important as improving the technical excellence of our products. Your
authorized dealer is pleased to help you with instructions about your
motorhome and to offer service when you need it. If problems remain after
you have consulted your dealer you are invited to contact our Consumer
Affairs Department. Please have all pertinent information (serial numbers,
model number, etc.) when calling. We will work with the dealer and see that
every attempt to resolve the matter is made.
Customer Service Department
91320 Coburg Industrial Way
Coburg, Oregon 97408
877-466-6226
If you believe that your motorhome 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 Monaco. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of
motorhomes, it may order a recall or remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or
Monaco. To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hot line
toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 1-202-366-0123 in the Washington D.C.
area) or write to:
NHTSA
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 Seventh Street
Washington, DC 20590
Your motorhome has been manufactured to the highest quality and standards
by factory trained personnel. Quality inspections are performed
throughout the manufacturing process of your motorhome. The motorhome
has been carefully and almost completely hand assembled in our factory.
Prior to the motorhome arriving at the dealership, all systems have been
carefully tested and inspected to ensure optimum performance. The necessary
forms and required manuals have been placed in the motorhome at the time
of shipment to the dealership.
CUSTOMER
RELATIONS
REPORTING
SAFETY DEFECTS
TAKING DELIVERY
Monaco
Responsibilities

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The dealer must perform additional pre-delivery inspections and system
checks, assist in the customer’s understanding of the Limited Warranty
and assist in completing any necessary forms. They must do a customer
orientation to the motorhome, its systems, components and their operation.
The dealer should also ensure the customer receives a complete Owner’s
Packet with warranty cards and registrations for the motorhome and for
separately warranted products, including detailed operating and maintenance
instructions. The dealer is responsible for performing a review of the Limited
Warranty provisions with the customer, while stressing the importance of
mailing warranty cards and registrations to the manufacturers within the
prescribed time limit to avoid loss of warranty coverage. They must assist the
customer in completing these forms and locating serial numbers. They should
request that the customer reads all warranty information when possible and
explain any provision not clearly understood.
The dealer should instruct the customer on how to obtain local and
out-of-town service on the motorhome and its various individual warranted
components, whether the service is warrantable or out of warranty.
As a new motorhome owner you are responsible for regular and
proper maintenance. This will help you prevent conditions arising from
neglect that are not covered by your Limited Warranty. Maintenance services
should be performed in accordance with this Owner’s Manual, and any other
applicable manuals. As the owner, it is your responsibility and obligation to
return the motorhome to an authorized dealer for repairs and service (See the
Limited Warranty). Since the authorized dealer where you purchased your
new motorhome is responsible for its proper servicing before delivery, and
has an interest in your continued satisfaction, we recommend that Inspection,
Warranty and Maintenance Services be performed by the dealership. We
suggest that you take your new motorhome on a weekend shakedown before
leaving on an extended trip.
Know when to take your motorhome in for service. Give some thought to
the appointment time. There are several things to consider when selecting a
time for service. Location of the service center and the time of year can be a
major issue. Monday and Friday are busy days for most dealers. Therefore, it
makes sense to make a mid-week appointment whenever possible. Ask your
dealer if additional time is needed for check in and completion of paperwork.
Dealer
Responsibilities
Customer
Responsibilites
SERVICE
SUGGESTIONS