Taxa Outdoors Mantis User manual

Troubleshooting: TAXA Mantis
Plumbing
Description
Likely cause
Fix
Sink backed up
Gray water tank
full
a. open gray water valve to drain
Sink Trap clogged
Remove kitchen shelving unit to access plumbing (secured with
three bolts). Squeeze or remove trap to loosen clog.
Sink leak
Loose connection
Inspect sink drain, p-trap, and drain hose, tighten where
necessary
Shower leak – Exterior
Loose connection,
sand / grit in quick
disconnect
Flush out exterior quick disconnect with water to remove grit
Shower leak - Interior
Loose
connection(s) or
bad washer
Tighten connection between shower wand and hose; between
hose and faucet; remove faucet and replace rubber washer.
Shower drain leak
Loose connection
remove access panel below shower, visually inspect and tighten
connections.
Plumbing leaks behind
kitchen cabinetry
Loose connection
Pressurize system, observe leak spot. Tighten hose clamps and
or PEX fittings.
Plumbing leaks under trailer
Loose connection
Check plumbing connections in problem area and tighten if loose
Water heater leak
loose connection
or over pressured
water.
Check push pull connectors at heater (push and pull them to
check if one is loose!) at heater. Remove and re-insert. Ensure
city water is below 125PSI and is being regulated by pressure
regulator at inlet.
Low water pressure
Drawing air in
water supply line
Tighten line by checking connections back to water tank from
sink; tighten or re-connect. Check connection also beneath trailer.
Sometimes you can hear air entering line when water pump is
turned on.
Fresh tank won’t fill
Hose improperly
inserted
Use fill line connector
Vent blocked up
or crimped
Blow out vent line (small hole just above fill area)
If crimped, remove bend in line. (accessible by removing service
panel beneath Vberth)
Water pump not working
Check fuse
beneath water
pump switch at
kitchen.
Replace pump

Water heater not working
no hot water
Verify that furnace (heat) is working. Check LCD control panel to
make sure setting is correct, not on a timer that timed out. Check
top of furnace unit itself to verify that small switch is in ON
position. Note that water heating speed depends on inlet temp.
no power (no
LEDs on unit)
Check fuse on switch plate at kitchen.
if propane
Check GFCI breaker where heater plugs into outlet beneath
cabinet. Reset.
check TRUMA manual troubleshooting
if propane
check propane supply and valves
Electrical
Description
Possible cause
Fix
120v circuit breaker pops
Wet extension
cord
Dry cord, reset breaker.
Battery not charging
(see LED volt monitor:
– a well charged battery is
between 12.6 and 12.8V
- a charging battery is ~13.4V
if trailer is plugged in to 120v
- + ~.2V if solar or vehicle
charging)
7-pin connection
short
Check tow hitch connection and wiring. Verify that interior volt
meter jumps up in voltage when car is turned on and 7 pin is in
position. Check for loose or burnt wires in connector.
Check trailer end connection
Converter/
charger
Test converter charger; replace converter element if necessary
Check 30 amp fuses at WFCO
Battery charge
Test battery
Circuit interruption
Overloaded circuit
Throw circuit breakers or replace fuses.
Lights flickering
Battery not
charged
Check battery charge
Frig not functioning
Battery not
charged
Check battery charge
Blown fuse in frig
plug
Check inline fuse in frig plug (green LED should be on in plug
when functioning)

Blown fuse in
WFCO
Check fuse position #4
check ON/ OFF
LEDs
inside of frig, top left are on/off and temp settings
Ceiling lights not functioning
Blown fuse in
WFCO
Check fuse # 2
Kitchen 12v outlet not
functioning
Blown fuse in
WFCO
Check fuse #3
Exterior 12v outlet not
functioning
Blown fuse in
WFCO
Check fuse #1
Kitchen counter lights not
working
popped circuit
Check glass fuse beneath switch
Red step light not functioning
popped circuit
Check glass fuse beneath switch
Hot Water Heater not turning
on
popped circuit
Check glass fuse beneath switch
Water pump not turning on
popped circuit
Check glass fuse beneath switch
Exterior leaks
Description
Possible cause
Fix
Roof leak
Roof latch loose
Adjust interior roof latches, tent side, ensure fabric and window
toggles are preventing best seal
damaged
weatherseal
inspect, replace if required
Leak through tent side
Tent side not
installed
properly. Tent
window open
during rain.
Reinstall tent side (see SITE SELECTION AND SETUP)
Doors, windows, tent sides and graphics
Description
Possible cause
Fix
Side door gap
Missing/misalign
ed door gasket
Install door gasket
Key will not turn in cylinder
dirt or grit
Lubricant such as WD40

Window will not close
dirt or grit
Lift window to full open position. It should now go all the way
down. Repeat if required
Window gap
adjust latches
interior latches have two locked positions, one closes to weather
and dust, other leaves 1/8” gap
Broken window arm
Misuse
Install new part by pressing pin hole, removing broken arm, and
replacing