2006 Mandalay Motorhome Owners Manual - Thor Motor Coach

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CONTINUED... GENERATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18 Generator Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19 WATER SYSTEMS FRESH WATER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1 External Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1 Fresh Water Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1 Water Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 Draining the Fresh Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 Sanitizing the Fresh Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3 WASTE WATER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4 Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4 Emptying the Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5 Toilet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6 Tecma Toilet (40E Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6 WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8 TANK CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8 SYSTEMS COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9 LP GAS SYSTEMS LP GAS TANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2 Filling the LP Gas Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2 LP Gas Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3 Regulator Freeze-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4 HOSES, PIPES, TUBES & FITTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5 LP GAS DETECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5 How to Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-6 Checking the LP Gas System for Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-7 About the LP Gas Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-8 Most Common Causes of Apparent Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-8 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-9 LP GAS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-9 CARE & MAINTENANCE EXTERIOR PAINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1 Pressure Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1 Precautionary Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 SEALS & ADHESIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 FRAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3 EXTRUSIONS & ALUMINUM SURFACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4 TIRES & RIMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4 TV ANTENNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4 MANDALAY
CARE & MAINTENANCE CONTINUED... EXTERIOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-5 APPLIANCES, SINKS & COUNTERTOPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-5 PRE-FINISHED PANELS & WOOD SURFACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-6 WATER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-6 ROOF VENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-6 ABS PLASTIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-7 WINTER PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-7 Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-7 Food Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-7 LP Gas System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-8 STORAGE PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-8 MOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-10 Interior Care of the Motorhome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-10 Control Relative Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-10 Avoid Drastic Thermostat Setbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-10 Manage Window Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-11 Carpet Care & Moisture Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-11 Storage & Other Isolated Areas within the Motorhome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-11 Use of Un-Vented Combustion Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-11 Exterior Care of the Motorhome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-12 Use of the Motorhome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-12 Severe Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-12 Storage of the Motorhome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Wet Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14 VENDOR CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-15 MANDALAY TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 1 and 2: MANDALAY 09/2006 MANDALAY
Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS MANDALAY TABLE OF
Page 5 and 6: MANDALAY TABLE OF CONTENTS DASH CON
Page 7: EXTERIOR OPERATIONS CONTINUED... EX
Page 11 and 12: WHAT IS COVERED MANDALAY LIMITED WA
Page 13 and 14: WHAT IS NOT COVERED This Limited Wa
Page 15 and 16: MANDALAY LIMITED WARRANTY COMPLETE
Page 17 and 18: MANDALAY LIMITED WARRANTY COMPLETE
Page 19 and 20: MANDALAY LIMITED WARRANTY 1-9
Page 21 and 22: INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION MA
Page 23 and 24: ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM A speci
Page 25 and 26: SYMBOLS DANGER indicates an imminen
Page 27 and 28: REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IDENTIFICA
Page 29 and 30: The following warnings are posted t
Page 31 and 32: If a fire does start, make sure to
Page 33 and 34: This combination Smoke/Carbon Monox
Page 35 and 36: LP GAS DETECTOR The LP Gas Leak Det
Page 37 and 38: About the LP Gas Detector Liquefied
Page 39 and 40: CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY After you firs
Page 41 and 42: Child Restraints Rear-facing child
Page 43 and 44: All issues regarding the Chassis Wa
Page 45 and 46: WHEEL NUT TORQUES Failure to torque
Page 47 and 48: PROPER LOADING & WEIGHT DISTRIBUTIO
Page 49 and 50: COMPUTING THE LOAD & LOAD DISTRIBUT
Page 51 and 52: HILLS, DALES & MAKING THE GRADE Dri
Page 53 and 54: If the motorhome needs to be towed:
Page 55 and 56: Undercarriage Checks Drive train co
Page 57 and 58: DASH CONTROLS & INSTRUMENT PANELS T
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Service: If the SERVICE display ill
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SWITCHES & DASH CONTROLS Shifter Pa
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Ensure proper clearance prior to op
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Park Brake: Illuminates when the ig
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Turn Signal/Lane Change/High-Low Be
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REAR VISION SYSTEM Voyager System T
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Pioneer System Operation (Optional)
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Controls & Indicators: 1. MAP Butto
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12. P.ADJ/B.LIGHT Button Press to e
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SPOTLIGHT (OPTIONAL) The spotlight
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MONITOR PANEL INTERIOR CONTROLS & O
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SLIDEOUTS In order for the flush fl
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Maintenance Oil Level It is importa
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Magic Bed Sofa (Optional) Sofa to S
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Bed Storage Keep hands and fingers
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The TV’s operate on 120V AC power
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Television Antenna Prior to raising
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DISHWASHER (OPTIONAL) Located in a
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ENTRY DOOR The entry door is design
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Default Access Code: DIGIT 1 DIGIT
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Power Entry Step Make sure before e
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Remote Air Fill A convenient remote
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NOTE: Removal of the awning from th
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While holding the strap, let the FR
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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING DASH PAN
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NOTE: The discharge air will heat u
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CEILING VENTS Vents are provided in
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The electrical power supply provide
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Shore Cord Power Reel CAUTION: Whil
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POWER INVERTER The inverter takes 1
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BATTERIES The batteries for the mot
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Repeat the process for each individ
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Battery Disconnect Switches The bat
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SOLAR PANEL (OPTIONAL) The optional
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Bedroom Fuse Panels Located at the
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Exterior 12 Volt Fuses Located in t
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Generator Maintenance REFERENCE: Re
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The motorhome plumbing system has t
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Sanitizing the Fresh Water System D
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Emptying the Holding Tanks 1. Remov
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WATER SYSTEM WINTERIZATION If you i
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SYSTEMS COMPARTMENT Exterior Shower
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LP GAS SYSTEMS LP Gas is highly vol
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LP GAS REGULATOR Never alter the po
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Remember that as outside temperatur
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How to Test Never use an open flame
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NOTE: The LP Gas Detector enters a
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Periodic maintenance and cleaning o
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It is important to maintain the sea
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Elevate the antenna and remove the
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ABS PLASTIC Many components of the
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Be sure that both the chassis and c
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Manage Window Condensation Window c
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Storage of the Motorhome During tho
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VENDOR CONTACT INFORMATION ASA Elec
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