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SAilRI

OwNER'sMANUAL

SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.30725 DIAMOND HILL ROAD

P.O. BOX 740HARRISBURG, OR 97446

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This manual provides generaL and specific information that applies to

all Safari Motorhomes, and rdas prePared and organized Lo be easily un-

derstood.

The electr ical , heat ing, and plumbing systems ut i l ized in your Safar i

Motorhome are described for your convenience. Additional information

covers appl iances, winter iz ing instruct ionsrprevent ive maintenance and

trouble-shooting. Due to changes in design, equlpmentr or naterl'alst

the infornation contained herein nay Yary slightl-y fron that found ln

your unit. We have atLempted to be as precise as possible at the time

this manual was publ ished.

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To obtain the safest and nost enjoyablerecommended that you fanili.ari-ze yourself

as wel-1 as the other information you have

equipment and appliances contained in your

manual are the warranties'and instructions

sibility for preventive mainLenancecarefree service. To assist You ingeneral information and suggestions

use of your motorhomer it. isthoroughly with this manualreceived pertaining to the

unit . Included with thisreceived from the various

this endeavor, this manual l istsyou should follow which will saveYOUR FIRST RESPONSIBILITY, AT TIME

YOUR WARRANTIES.

component manufacturers. Be certain to fil l out and mail all respec-

tivl warranty cards found in the Operatorts manual you received with

your motorhome.

l,larranties do not cover normal maintenance service or adjustments which

may become necessary through extended usage. Thereforer your respon-is important to insure years of

you tine and0F DELTVERY,

in the long run.REGISTER ALL OF

moneyIS 10

NO WARRANTY CLAIMS WILL BE PROCESSED AT THE FASIORY TJI'ITIL THE WARRANTY

CARD HAS BEEN PROPERLY FILLED OIJT AND REGISTERED WITIT fiIE FA TORY.

Your dealer has inspected your moLorhome thoroughly. IIe has re-tested

aL1 systems for any leaks or other problems which may have occurred

since the factory pre-del ivery inspect ion. Do not hesi tate to quest ion

your dealer regarding your motorhome. lle will be glad to anslrter ques-

t ion" and demonstrat.e the operat ion of the coachts equipment and acces-

sories.

If further information is desired concerning the care and use of your

motorhome, please conLact your dealer, Lhe manufacturer of the item inquest ionr 'oi t t re Safar i factory. Please use the ser ial number found on

ihe e*terior of your motorhome when referring to your Safari - in any

correspondence oi communication. This serial number is found on the

exter ior beside the entry door. This tag includes the vehicle ident i-

f icat ion number (V.I .N.), which is the Chassis ident i f icat ion number.

This number is needed to register your motorhome with the DMV' to

obtain insurance, and is required for warranty work on your Chassis.This tag also contains the Safar i Manufacturerts Ident i f icat ion Nurnber

of your motorhome and, as previously stated, this number should be re-ferred to whenever dealing with the factory regarding your moLorhome.You wi l l f ind that the last 6 digi ts of the V.I .N. and the Last 6digi ts of the Safar i Manufacturerts fdent i f icat ion Number are the same.These numbers are aL1 that is necessary for communicating with thefacrory. RH*{EI,IBER, REFER T0 I'IIE MANUFACTURERTS I.D. Ntlt'tsER 0N TIIESAFARI COAC'H IDENTIFICATION TAG WHEN SEEKING INFORMATION FROM EITHERYOUR DEALER OR TIIE FASTORY.

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CONTENTS

SE TION I:

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SECTION III:

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sECrroN ,!r:SEGTIOH VII:

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PLUAING

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APPLIANCES

PRWENTIVE MAINTEI{ANCE

STORAGE AND FREEZE PROTE TION

SECTION I

SYSTB'{ OPERATIONDC BREAKERSGENERAI0R, POI{ER PLANTGRO[]I{D-FA['LT CIRCI'IT INTERRTIPTER12 VDC SYSTE,Irsoll\I0RBOOST STARTDC @NYERTERrol{ VoLTAGE wrRrNG (r2vDc)RISEST.ONITOR PANELIV ANTENI{A SYSTE}IETECIRIC STEPDASH PANET

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ELECTRICAL SYSTH.I

SYSTEM OPERATION

A1l- models feature a 110 Volt Alternating Current 30 AMP System, com-bined with a 110 Volt to 12 Volt DC 40 AMP Automatic Converter. The110 Volt c ircui t provides the AC voltage to al l of the 110 VAC appl- i -ances and outlets in your motorhome. See Circuit Breaker Panel( located, in rear overhead bedroom cabinet).

AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS

The AC circuit breakers will automatically kick ouL when the currentload is too heavy or a short-circui t occurs. Before resett ing the cir-cuit breaker the cause of the overload should be located and corrected.

GFiI{EMTOR, F0I{ER PLANT

The electrical system also features an AC Generator with an automat,ictransfer relay. When the generator starts and stabi l izes, the auto-matic transfer relay wi l l eLectr ical ly dj .sconnect the external ACPower Cord from the system and autornatically connect the output fromthe Generator to the system in its place. There is an approximate 30second delay for the Generator to stabi l ize before the transfer occurs.

BASIC OPERATION

Starting

1. The Remote Start PaneL is located on the Power P1ant. Normalstart/stop operations may also be accomplished from the panel locaLedabove the refr igerator.

2. Push the start /sLop switch on Remote Panel to the sLart posi t ion.

3. Release the switch when engine starts.

IF ENGINE FAILS TO START, INHIBITOR OIt USED AT THE FACTORY MAY HAVEFoULED THE SPARK ptUGS. REIIOVE THE PLUGS,CLEAN rN A SUTTABLE SOLVENT,DRY TTIOROUGHLY AND RE-INSTALL. HEAVY EXHAUST SMOKE WIIEN THE ENGINE ISFIRST STARTED IS NORI'{AL AND IS CAUSED BY THE INHIBITOR OIL.

Stopplng the Generator

Push the start/stop swit.ch to the stop position and hold until genera-tor stops completely.

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1. DO NOI PLUG fiIE POI{ER PI,ANT DIRESN,Y IT{TO A HOUSE RECEPTACLE TOPROVIDE EMERGENCY POTER TOR l:tIE HOUSE. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR CURRENT10 FLOW FROM GENERATOR INTO UTILITY LINE. THIS CREATES EXTREMEHMARDS ICI ANYONE WORKING ON LINES TO RESTORE POIIER.

2. DO NCIr STORE ANYTIITNG rN rHE GENERAToR CoMPARIUENT, SUCH AS OrLCANS, OILY RAGS, CHAINS, T{OODEN BT.OCKS, E[C. A FIRE COTILD REST]ITOR THE GENERATOR SET OPERATION MAY BE ADVERSETY AFFECTED.

Generator MaLntenance

Regular ly scheduled maintenance is the key to operat ing costs and longservice 1ife. Refer to the maintenance manual schedule pri-nted in theoperatorfs manual- . hlhen operat ing in very dusty or dir iy condit ions,however, some of the service periods may have to be reduced. For anyabnormal i t ies in operat ing, unusual noises from engine or accessories,loss of power, overheat ing, etc. , contact your nearest dealer.

GROT'ND-FA&T CIRCUIT INTERRTIPTER

The G.F.I . (Ground-Fault fnterrupter) receptacle located in the bath-room can be identified by the 'TESTtt button and the "RESET' button onthe face of the receptacle. This receptacle ernployes a ground-faultc irc i i t interrupter to provide protect ion against the hazards ofground-fault currents that may cause loss of 1i fe. An example ofground-fault current is the current which would f low through a personwho is using an appl iance with faul ty j -nsulat ion and,at th- sarne t inne,is in contact with an electr ical ground such as a plumbing f ixture,wet f loor or earth.

The G.F.I . receptacle wi l l not protect against short-circui ts or over-loads. The circui t breaker in the electr i .cal panel vhich suppl iespot/er to the circui t provides that protect ion. when the G.F.I . re-ceptacle is tr ippedri t has interrupted ground-fault current caused byfaulty insulat ion or wet wir ing inside some appl iances or equipmentconnected to the circui t . The faulty equipment should be iepairedbefore iL is used again.

The G.F.I . c ircui t protects the circui t which is located in the bath-room, as well as the patio plug on the exterior of your motorhome onthe passenger side.

Testing Procedure

1. Depress the frRESETtt button on the G.F.I . recept.acle.

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Depress the rrTESTtt button on the G.F.I . receptacle. The t tRESETtr

button will extend and a red band r*ill become visible. This willalso eliminate power to the receptacle.Again, depress the TTRESET" button on the G.F.I . receptacle. Poweris not returned to the receptacle.I f your receptacle is not working, check the G.F.I . receptacleto determine whether the next button should be depressed.

12 VOLT DC SYSTEM

Your Safari Motorhome has dual 12 Volt systems. The interior 12 Vol-tequipment and porch l ight receive electr ical energy ei ther through thepower convertef and/or the coach batteries. Exterior lights, dash corn-ponents, and Chassis requirenents are permanently wired to the Chassiselectr ical system and receive power frorn the Chassis battery.

ISOLATOR

The batuery isolator is located under the Chassis hood and al lows thevehicle al ternator to charge al l batter ies, chassis and coach. Theisolator prevents the chassis battery fron discharging when the coachbat, ter ies are being used for 12 Volt inter ior operat ion. Therefore,should you completely discharge the coach batter ies,you wi l l st i11 beable to start the chassis engine.

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DC DISCONNECT SWITCIT

In addit ion to the Isolator there is a coach battery disconnect switch'

located in the stepwell- of your motorhome. This switch is to prevent

the discharge of the coach batteries while t,he coach is in storage or

not in use. Simply turn the switch to the Off position and the battery

current is disconnected' prevent ing any drain from the batter ies.

COACHBATTERIES WITHIMPORTAI{T - RBMEUB]IB THAT YoU gANNqrTqlg s1llrrcH

CHARGE THE

BOOST START

The boost start system is designed to JIIMP the coach batteries to the

chassis battery when the chassis battery is l-ow. This is accomplished

with a heavy duty sol-enoid that is controlled by the sr+itch on the

dash.

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THE ONAN GENERATOR IS STARTED BYTHE CoACII BATTERY BE WEAK, B0OSTGENERATOR STARTING.

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DC CONVERTER

The 110 VAC to 12 VDC converter now used in all model"s operates as

fol lows:

The 12 VDC convert.er is automatically on at any time the 110 VAC land

l ine is engaged. The land l ine feeds 110 VAC direct to the converter

located in the rear compartment between frame ralls. The converterthen supplies 12 VDC output to the coach batteries and to the main

circui t breaker in the DC distr ibut ion panel. This in turn suppl ies12 VDC to the entire 12 VDC circuitry used for Lhe interior coachneeds.

The converter wi l l automaLical ly charge the coach batter ies as wel l as

supply the inter ior coach needs. However, the raLe of charge to the

coach batter ies wi l l increase as the l ight ing load decreases, Example:With al l of the inter ior l ights on, the converter outPut is 12 VDC andthe coach batter ies wi l l not receive a major charge. However, with al lthe inter ior l ights off , the converter output wi l l increase to as much13.5 VDC and will charge the coach batteries at a maximum rate of 40AMPS.

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TROTELE-SHOOTING HIMS

In the event you experience trouble with your convert .er, the fol lowingmay be helpful in locat ing the problem:

l . Make sure that the 110 VAC power is connected to the coach.2. Check the circui t breakers on the 110120 VAC circui t breaker

panel to be sure they are al l on.3. To check the converter uni t disconnect, make sure the converter

is plugged into Lhe 110 VAC out let located on the back wal l justabove the converter, and thaL the 110 VAC is fr0Nrfr I f there isno 12 VDC output then the DC converter is possiblv bad.

LOW VOLTAGE lfrRrNG (r2 VDC)

The low voltage wir ing (12 VDC) is div ided into two caEegories, exte-r ior and inter ior c ircui ts. Each is separated from other low and highvolt ,age circui ts. A11 chassis 12 VDC fuses wi l l be found on the f i re-wal l in the front of the coach.

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ANY REPAIRS, ALTERATIoNS, 0R MoDIFICATTONS T0 rHE oRIGINALFA TORY INSTALLED ELECTRICAL SYSTB"I SHOT]LD BE DONE ONLY BYQUALTFTED PERSoNNEL. llE SUGGEST IIiAT YoU CoNTACT OUR FACToRY

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FOR GUIDANCE OR ASSISTANCE REGARDING ANY ALTIRATIONS. CARESHOTJLD BE TAKEN WHEN DRILLING HOLES OR ATTACHING OBJESfS TOAVoID DAMAGTNG WrRII{G, GAS, OR WATER LTNES.

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Each electrical system is protected from short-circuit by DC fuses.Low voltage fuses are located adjacent to the 110 breaker panel inthe bedroom and on the firewal-l on the driver side of the motorhome.These fuses may blow when a current load is Loo heavy or a short-circui t occurs. Before replacing the fuse, the cause of the overloadshoul-d be located and corrected.

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Ngf USE A N'SE OF HIGHER AMPERAGE RATING TIIAN THE ONEIS REPLACING.

I.OT{ITOR PANEL

The motorhome monitor panel (located above the refrigerator) keepsyou updated on your support, systems. Basicall-y, the panel enablesyou to monitor:1. The f luid level in each holding tank. '2, The fluid leve1 in the freshwater tank,3. The charging of the coach batter les.

This panel also contains the generator remote switch with hour meter.

Operatlon

Turning the panel potrer switch rtONrt gives the following indications:coach battery condit ion, wat,er tank leve1, and holding tank levels.To monitor the appropriate tanks, the selector switch must be pushedto desired tank and held until the gauge reading sLabilizes. It shoul-dbe noted that the readings given by the monitor panel are general andit shoul-d not be expected to give precise readings. Also note thatthe mineral content of the water greatly infLuences the readabiLity ofthe instruments. When traveling there may be tines when the monitorpanel does not read accuraLely because of this factor.

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TV ANTENNA SYSTEM

Your Safari motorhome is equipped withAntenna which is wired to the TV setcabinet. in the bedroom. The Amplifier

a Winegard Power Amplified TVin the front as welL as to thewill be found in the overhead

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cabinet directly behind the driver seat. The Antenna booster swLtchis also located there. The red light on the Antenna booster switchindicates that the booster is operating. ntRI fiIIS SWIItH nOF?t'rr UHEIINgI IN USE AS IT WILL COI{TINT'E ICI DRAW AI{PS WHIIJ YOUR COACH IS IT{SIORAGE.

ELECTRIC STEP

With the step switch on, the electric step wi1-l extend when the entrydoor is open and retract when the door is closed. The switch isLocated in the stairwel-l. The step may be locked in the rrOUTrr posi-tion by extending the step and turning the step switch to the OFFposit ion. It is the driverts responsibi l i ty to ensure that the stephas been retracted before driving off.

DASH PANEL

The dash panel on your Safari Motorhome was designed for ease of opera-Lion, as well as visibi l i ty of al l gauges. The dash box conLaining a1-1the instrument cLuster is adjustabl-e up and down for the most desir-abLe sett ing for the driverfs visibi l i ty. This is acconplished throughthe use of two set screws which hold the twin columns supporting thedash box.

The gauges utilized in the Safari dash are the original gauges providedby the Ford Motor Company with the John Deere chassis. As these areoriginal equipnent gauges they generally will exhibit a higher degreeof accuracy than you can expect from replacement gauges. Al-1 switchesare the europa style, illuminated switches, which were chosen for theirease of operation and Large size. You will notice that there are tr.toblank switches in the configuration to handle any installation of aftermarket items which you desire to control at the dash.

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LIATER DISTRIBUTION

System Operation

Your Safar i Motorcoach features a demand del ivery waLer system, withan Accunulator Tank to pressurize i t . Components of this systen in-clude a freshwater storage tank of 100 gal lons capaciLy, a 12 VDCself-pr iming automaLic water pressure pump and f i l ter, and an approx-irnaLely one gal lon atmospherical ly charged accumulaLor tank.

The freshwater tank is located under the bed in the coach, as is thewaLer pump and other pr imary plumbing componenLs.

Included in the water distr ibuEion system is an outside connect ionfor ci ty water,regulated to 35-40 pounds of pressure. This connect ional lows you to ut i l ize an outside water pressure source for coach useandfor to f i l l your freshwater tank.

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The 12 VDC pressure pump is located as close as possible to the fresh-water tank. The pump automatical ly turns on and off as faucets areopened and closed. A water f i l ter is located between the freshwatertank and the water pump to f i l ter debris from the freshwater tank be-fore it enters the water sysLem. THIS WATER FILTER IS NOT A PURIFIER.Also located on the l ine close to the water pump is a large Accumula-tor Tank. This tank accepts water from the pump and stores i t againsta pressurized diaphragm. I , r lhen a faucet is opened the pressurized waterfrorn the Accumulator Tank is ut i l ized before the pump is act i -vated.This lengthens the cycles before the pump turns on,equal izes the pres-sures in the system,and great ly reduces the pulsing norrnal ly associat-ed with the demand water svstem.

Maintenance

The ABS water tanks used in al l Safar i motorcoaches provide a source ofnon-toxic, non-metal1ic and pleasant. Last ing dr inking water. Keep thiswater supDly pure I observing the fol lowing steps:

1. Water tanks should always be drained during long perlods of non-use. Drain and clean tanks annual ly.

2. Water tanks should be f lushed thoroughly pr ior to f i l l ing. Withthe drain wide open, purge the tank.

3. I f the tank has developed an odor or contains impure water, fol lowstep 2 after washing tank out. with a solut ion of hekino soda andwater.

Protection from Freezing

The ent ire freshwater system in your Safar i rnotorcoach is located abovethe f loor and within the insulated f loor and wa11s of your moLorhome.Therefore, with normal use freezing should not be a factor. However,in extremely cold weather i t is recornmended that the under ga11ey andunder bath doors be lef t ajar so heat can circulate in the back of thecabi-nets to al1ow the water l ines to remain heated.

CITY WATER CONNECTION

The ci ty watera water source

When connectedlocated on thet i -on.

connect ion may be used anyt ime your unit is parked nearsui- table for dr inking.

to an outside water source, the WATER PIIMP SWITCH,cabinet face in the gal ley should be in the f fOFFfr posi-

Remove the plug on the outside water connect ion, located in the servicepanel on the dr iver side (exter ior) . Attach a clean water hose betweenthe faucet and the outside water connect ion. Avoid the cheap plast ichoses for this purpose, as they r"r i1l cause the water to have a pecul iartaste. Turn on faucet, your water system is now pressurized withoutthe use of a sel f-pr iming pressure pump.

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Filling the Freshwater Tank

To fil l your freshwater tank you must be connected to an outside waterpressure source. hlhen connected turn the water fil l valve, located atthe outside service center connection area, clockwise. The tank willnow f i1l . When the tank is ful l s imply reverse the procedure, c1-osingthe water tank fil l valve by turning counLer-clockwise. Your tank hasan overf low spi11 under the coach. When this overf low is dischargingfresh water your tank is ful1. You may also check whether your tank isful l by ut i l iz ing your monitor panel above Lhe refr igerator.

AUTOMATIC I^/ATER PT]MP

This self-priming water pump automatically turns on and off as Lhefaucets are opened and demand is created. Starting and stopping of thepump depends upon predetermined setLings in the pressure controlswitch. Do not attempt to adjust this pressure switch as it was presetat Lhe factory and changing adjustment will void warranty of the pump.

The ini t ia l start ing of i tu p,r*p (or i f the pump has not been used forsome time) will require the following procedures to be performed:

1. Fi l l the tank with water.2. Turn on the water pump switchrlocated at the monitor panel, t,hen

open al l fauceLs -hot and cold.3. Al low t ime for the water heater tank to f i l l . Shut off each

faucet as the flow becomes steady and free of air.4. With the water heater tank fil led and all the air expelled from

the system, closing off the last faucet should cause the pumpto shut off .

The system is nor+ ready for use.

lrlater Pump Trouble-Shooting

1. I f notor does not operate, check the fol lowing: Is the water pumpfuse in 12 VDC panel good? Is the battery charge too 1ow? Arethe wires disconnected or terminals corroded? Is the switch inthe rfONrr position? Is the pump head frozen? If so, thaw wiLh alamp bulb placed near Lhe pump.

2. I f pump runs but water does not appear: Is there water in thetank? Is water tank f i l l switch off? Is air leaking in at theinlet f i t t ings? I f so, add clamps. Is there a plugged-up inletl ine? Remove the ouLpuL l ine and try again. I f water appears,the problem is further into the system.

3. I f motor runs but water sputters, the water tank could be 1ow or

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air may be gett ing into the l ines. Check and add clamps, i fneeded, on the input side of the pump. Restart and try again.A1low t ime to clear air f rom the water heater tank and l ines.

Pump cycl ing - a rapid on and off condit ion. Normal - and noL

harmful to the pump. The pump has been set to a11ow water to flowjust l ike at home. However, nany t ines water conservat ion is im-portant and faucets are opened only s1ight1y. Under these condi-

tions-high pump outpuL and low faucet flow-the pump will cycle on

and off in a rhyLhmic interval. This is normal and will not harm

the pump

Abnormal cycling - if the pump cycles on and off when all faucets

are closed something is wrong. Most l ikely, Lhere is a leak some-

where. Check faucets for dr ipping and especial ly the toi let

valve. Correct any leak no matter how smal l for, should a leak

develop, the pump may run cont inual ly and f lood the coach.

I f no leak can be detected, shuL the pump off . Remove the outputhose where i t jo ins the system (noL aL the purnp). fnsert a plug

from a barb f i t t ing, I f2" s i-ze with a cap t ight ly screwed on the

threads, making certain i t does not 1eak. Turn the pump switch

on. The pump should come on, run a few seconds, and then shut

off . I f iL remains off - Lhe problem is not the pump. The prob-

lem is in the system. I f , however, the pump goes on and off ,there may be a problem in the pump. There may be an internal pump

leak which a11ows water to escape from the high pressure area back

into the 1ow pressure inlet area. Look for a valve held open or acrack in the cast ing. Al though this can happen, i t is not common.

5. I f pump does not shut off - the wal l switch may be used for tem-porary control of the pump unt i l the problem is solved.

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IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THE SWITCH WHICH STJPPLIES POWER TO THE hIATERPUMP BE TURNED OFF WHEN YOU PLAN T0 BE AIITAY FR0M YOUR MOTORHOMEFOR ANY PERIOD OF TII'M. WHEN THE WATER SUPPLY REACHES A LOW LEVELTHE PUMP WILL CONTINIIE TO RIIN, IINLESS THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF ORWATER IS ADDED TO THE TANK. REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUALFURNISHED WITH THE PI]MP IN YOUR OPERATORIS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONALOPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION.

MARINE TOILET

This self-f lushing toi let is connected directly to the pressurizedwater supply system through a valve located behind the toi let and does

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notrequireanyelectr ic i tytooperate. I t f lushesl lkeahomefixtureusing fresh water for eacir flusir. A water tight, mechanical ball or

bLade valve op"n" io a11on the waste to empty into t'he holding Lank'

when closed, the valve also acts as an odor seal. However, during the

flushing action, troraing tank odors nay arise from the tank and enter

the bathroom. This can be neutralized 6y the regular use of a properl-y

formulated deodorizer.

To oPerate Your narine tollet:

1. To add water to the toi let, before using, l i f t or raise the

flush lever until desired water level is reached' Generall-y

nore watet is requi'red only when flushing solids'

2. To f lush toi let, Push leverleaves toi let.

3. Release f lush lever'

a1-L the vay down until sewage

4. A small amount of water shouLd renain in bowl'

NOTfE: HOLDING FLUSH LEVER DOWN LONGER THAN NECESSARY RESTJLTS IN

ExcESSIvEWATERUSAGB.Youwl l l f indthatwithunnecessaryuse your *;;;;

";;flv wiLl become low and vour holding tanks

full, ."quiri"g-rli"" frequent stops at dunping stations in-

stead of at the lake'

Troubleshooting Gulde

1. Water wi l l not stay in bowl:

Solution: (a) Tighten clamp ring adJusting nut' (b) Check flush

ball and unalr-"iae of s.ai for-diri and foreign materials' If

necessary replace seals, f1-ush ball and half clamps'

2. Water does not shut off in tol l -et ( toi let overf l -ows):

Solution: (a) Disassemble and clean }'ater valve. (b) Bend front

cam strap ,rp'.pp.otimatel-y L/L6"' (c) If water valve is defec-

t ive, replale. (d) I f spr ing fs deiect ive, replace spr ing' cam

and plate with new spring cartridge'

3. Water leaking from water valve'

Solut ion: (a) Tighten bottom cap' inlet f i t t ing and out leL hose

clamP. (b) RePlace water valve'

4. Water leaking from botton of toil-et base'

Solut ion: (a) Tighten Loi let mounting bolts ' (b) Replace rubber

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seal between f loor f lange and base. (c) Replace base assembly

or f loor f lange.

5. WaLer leaking from rear of toi let bowl.

Solut ion: (a) Tighten hose connect ions. (b) Tighten vacuum

breaker to bowl connection. (c) Replace vacuun breaker assemb-

1y. (d) RePlace toi let bowl.

CAUTIQN--DO NOT--dispose of sanitary napkins or other non-dissolving

i tems in Loi let . use a good biodegradable t issue, avai lable

aL any RV service or accessory center

Maintenance

No routine maintenance is required. Clean the toilet bowl with a mild

baLhroom cleaner. Do not use highly concentrated or high acid content

household cleaners or scouring powder as they damage seals and finish.

HAND SHOI.IER

The flexible hand shower rnay be used as a fixed shower or can be lifted

from the wall mount and used as a personal hand shower. The volume

control valve, located in Lhe handle next to the spray head, is a flow

control , not a shuL-off valve.

To operate the shower and conserve waLer, Iou should preset the water

templrature at the faucet. Then raise the diverter on the faucet to

direct the water to the shower head. At this point, the volume control

valve on the shower head should be off. I^lhen you are ready to shower,

simply push the volume conLrol valve.

TUB/SHOTER

The fiberglass tub/shower has a gel-coated white insi-de surface similar

Lo resideit i . t f iberglass Lubs. Cleaning should be done with a qual i ty

non-abrasive tub and t i le cleaner. Whi le travel ing, be sure to keep the

drain plug locked in Place.

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DRAINAGE/WASTE EOIJII{GTIIE SYSTEI'ITERI'{II{ATION ASSEI-IBLTEOI.DING TA}IKSUSING TI{E T{ASTE HOu)II{G SYSTH'I}IAIIfTENANCBRBPAIR

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DRAINAGE/WASTE HOLDING SYSTEM

THE SYSTEX',I

The basic system consists of a pedal- f lush marine toi let , waste hold-ing tanks, termination assemblies which include a quick-opening drain

st iae valve, a f lex hose adapter ' a 3' f f lexible drain hose, and a coup-l ing seal cap.

TERMINATION ASSEI'{BLY

This assembly consists of a drain sl ide valve,a f lex hose with adapter,

and a coupl ing seal cap.

The drain slide valve is a quick opening knife-type slide valve that

controls the discharge of sewage from the holding Lank. Normally in-

stal led next Lo the tank, i t is easi ly opened or closed by looseningthe lock nut and then pulling the handle away from the valve assembly.

The flex hose and adapter is furnished in the compartment at the ser-service center on the exter ior dr iver side of the coach.

The coupl ing seal cap is essent ial ly a dust cover to protect the coup-l ing from dir t and rocks. Be sure i t is c lean before placing over the

coupl ing. The cap must be secured in place when coach is in motion.

The Ternination Assembly will be found under the service center on thedriver side of the coach.

HOLDING TANKS

The solid wasLe and grey water holding tanks are located between theframe members over and in front of the rear axle of the motorhome. Thedrain valves are located on the dr iverrs side direct ly in front of therear wheels. The holding tanks are made of high density polyethylene

and offer years of maintenance-free use. The two Lanks have separatefunctions: The Grey Water tank holds only waste water, the Sol-id Wastetank holds pr imari ly the output of the toi let .

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Certain iLems should not be put inLo the toilet or tank as they couldcause problems:

1. Facial t issues and colored toi let paper. Facial Lissues are

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usual ly impregnated and treaLed to give th:* Y:: ,

strength' I t

is almost i*po""iiie io dissolve th6rn in the tank' Use cheap

white toi let d; ; ; t t "p"t i " l

RV toi let t issue' as i t dis-

solves easi lY'

2. Petroleum products' ut*9r. ' i ts ' alcohols '

liquids ="c'f,-u"-ttt""" will. not harm the

damage to valve parts ' tank f i t t ings' or

To control odors which occur, prime the tank with one gallon of water

ar rhe srarr "f ";;;;ti;-;"e

irr"tt one package of chemicals or liquid

rank deod orizer;;; ;h;'tant< ttrro"gft *tL.toilet bowl' Vehicle move-

ment helps f iqui iy-i t 'e sofids for easi-er dumping'

USING THE WASTE HOLDING SYSTE}'I

Using the system wiLh sewage connection: When

sewage faci l i t ie";- i l . i " " igg""ted

that you do

1. Attach a 3" f lexible drain hose to the drain hose adapter fur-

nished with the motorhome. a." i r ' " -" ther end of the hose,attach

the prope' t : - t t i "g to mate; ; ; ; tark 's sewer l ine connect ion'

With the waste holding tant sfidl valve closed' remove the

coupt ing "" l i - .up. Iniert

" i r1u-ua"pter into the coupl ing and

rwisr * ,e ai ipi l i ' ro- i ,ord the sewer hose in posit ion'

2.Keeptheholdingtankdrainvalveclosed.Emptythetank.everyfew days. The ldea is to senf,-a large volume oi te"age through

thetankanddrainhoseat""" i i *" ,whichf loatstoi let t issueand other

""r ia"- ."mpletely "*uv. t t t i " - pract ice also prevents

other undesirable odors rro*-"rrl"ring the unit through the drain

hose.

3. It is also recommended that you dump the BLACK TANK first' as

this tank contains tot" "oiii"'

Foilowing with the grey tank

wi l l help ; i ;h those sol ids through the system'

UsingtheSystemWithoutSewageConnect ion:WhenonLheroadorpark_ed without being able to. connect the system to any faci l i t iegl i t is

importantcocSnservethe' .upu. i iv_ofthe. 'holdingtank.Thismeansusing as l f t r le"; ; ; ; ; - ior f lu"t ; ; ; ' . ; -possible and st i l l maintainins

cleanl iness. u" i l t ' ' f tu"" condit i6ns :- t is suggested that you do the

fol lowing:

1. While parked and using your faci l i t ies' make

holding tuirt*" i iau uitut is closed' keeping

"uuf .IP t ightlY secured'

or acetone. Whi le

tank, theY maY cause

drain hose.

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the fol lowing:

sure the wastethe couPl ing

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2. The drainage system is designed to col lect al l waste direct-ly into the holding tanks. Check each tank level dai ly. Anoverfl-owing holding tank can be an unpleasant experience.

Refer to the numerous publ icat ions avai lable that l ist thedumping stat ions located throughout the United SLates. MoststaEe and commercial campgrounds (as well as nany servicestat ions) contain dumping stat ions.

Never empty your holding tank directly on the ground.

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MAINTENANCE

Cl-ean the tankand drive thedrain the tank

out at thevehicle forcompleEely.

end ofa few

every trip. Fil-l iE with clean hratermiles to dissolve any sol ids. Then

REPAIR

Should your holding tanks or plumbing lines sustain damage, take yourmotorhome to the nearest reputable service cent,er, as there are lraysof repairing the tanks or lines without removal from the coach.

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SYSTN,I DESCRIPTION

Your coach is equipped with an LP gas approved cyl inder tank with anexcess f low va1ve, a two-stage 1ow pressure regulator, and f luid levelgauge, and a quick-f i l l feature t .hat permits the tank to be f i l1edwithout removal.

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LP GAS SYSTEM DIAGRAM

INTRODUCTION

The LP gas sysLen of your Safari motorhome is the most important singlei tem to understand. Ll i th proper handl ing, i t is safe, economical, andprovides modern l iv ing conveniences no matter where one travels. Yourmotorhone is designed to use LP gas only; never connect natural gas toi ts system.

LP gas ( l iqui f ied petroleum gas) is color less with a dist inct ive garl icl ike odor that burns readi ly and yields a great deal- of heat energy.Compressed into a liquid form for easy storage and transportation, LPgas is known by many commercial brand names.

LP gas is kept in a special cyl inder tank in a l iquid form under veryhigh pressure. As i t is used, i t passes through a regulator which re-duces the pressure to less than one pound. When the l iquid gas hi tsthe atmosphere, i t expands many t imes i ts or iginal volume and turnsinto a gas vapor. This vapor is used for al l cooking, heat ing, and re-fr igerator needs.

Since LP gas is heavier than air , i t wi l l sett le toward the ground when

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released Lo the atmospher"- ul l^: ince i t wi l l not r ise' takes longer co

dissipate u"a ai"up;; ; ; ' ! ' : i : : ; - ; i " t r ' i " ' the imiroper 'use and handl ing

of LP gas alway"-pt l""nts a hazard'

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LP GAS IS A POTENTIALLY LETIIAL. AND HIGIILY ILAI"IMABLE PRODUCT _WITII A

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OPERATION

TheLPgastankonyourul i t - }astwovalves.Thelargevalveiscal ledthe l{ain Vufu""tiJ lonurols 'tt'e

tfo" of gas to the piu"=ttt"-regulator '

rhe smalrer ".il: iI' ..'"0 -it'u

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i1r,t *;:r:.fg.if :::"r::"i"ll:'t3"u'?i'-!u" uupo' or expansion'

Your tank' as required, !'-::9";"';"0::::;lii"l1 il ::::??li:tt?1#U;'r'i.t'

will not uilo* the tank^::^:".::;i#:"-; """i"g

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cause sysrern fr""r"-op" and other problems.' t"r"ft;"fo.tEiriiiing3*-

+rit!ii,"j"Hry*'ffi_,:o$tariq,gffi "1fi '+'F*,.:i;";6container canexplosion'^; ; ; ; - " t rvr in"a"t"" t t inErwi l lcontainapproxr-miper.ent ot i t""ul i ; ; ; 'as l iquid LP-Gas'

USING LP GAS

1. When f i l l ing the tank' be certain al l p i lot l ights are turned

off in theb ''nitl-u"O tt'" vehicle motor and generator are

turned off '

2. When checklng for leaks in l ines and connect ions' use soapy

water ' not'*:ttrt"" ' Do

"t; ;;";toautt" ' :hut

contain ammonia

or chlor i" t ' -u" they corrode f i t t ings ' etc '

3. Never use a wrench or pl iers to t ighten a tank main or pres-

sure rel ief ualu" ' They t i "-a"" ig"EA to close leak-t ight by

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hand. I f wrenches are necessary to stop a leak, the valveprobably needs repairs or replacemenL.

Always keep t.ank main valve closed when not in use, even iftank is empty, to prevent moisture from col lect ing on the in-s ide.

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When using the tank, always open the mainthen close L/4 turn. This wi l l enable youvalve is open or closed. Al l coaches arecess-f low check va1ve. Open slowly unt i lopen al l the way as above. I f only a veryf lows, close valve again and repeat above

Be sure to open the overhead vent (or turnopen window when using the gas range.

valve al l the way,Lo deLermine i f the

equipped wiLh an ex-l ine is ful1, then

small amount of fuelprocet lure.

on exhaust fan) and

7. Know the dist inct ive odor of LP gas. I f you smel1 gas, do thefol lowing:A. 0pen windowsB. Don't touch electr ical switchesC. Ext inguish any open f lameD. Turn off LP gas tank main valveE. Leave area unt i l odor clearsF. Immediately cal l your gas suppl ier or dealer. Have gas

system checked and leakage source corrected before usingagain.

8. Periodical ly have your LP gas dealer check the system forpossible leakage and missing or damaged parts.

9. Do not tarnper with Lhe LP gas piping system pressure regulator,or appl iances. Any repairs, modif icat ions, addit ions, or ad-justments to the or iginal factory instal led sysLem should bedone only by qual i f ied persons. Whenever the piping system hasbeen opened, i t must be tested for leakage.

10. Never insta11, store, or t ransport an LP gas tank, gasol ine, orother f lammable l iquids ( f i l led or empty) inside your coach, asf i re or explosion may resul t .

11. Since LP gas is non-corrosive, you need noE worry about the in-side of your tank. However, the outside shoul d be kept fromrust ing by a periodical coat of good paint.

12. Do not replace the tank furnished with your unit without f i rstchecking with the factory.

13. Pract ice safety at al l t imes. I f you have quest ions about theoperat ion of your appl iances, or LP gas system, contact yourloca1 LP gas or RV service dealer.

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L4. Portable fuel-burning equipment, including wood and charcoalgr i l ls and stoves, shal l not be used inside your motorhome.The use of this equipment inside your coach may cause f i res orasphyxiat ion.

REGULATOR

The regulator is the control for supplying the vapor LP gas fuel to

operate your LP gas appl iances. You should peri-odical ly inspectthe regulator assembly each t ime t .he container is ref i l led. Regu-lators that are not in compartments have been equipped with a protec-

t ive cover. Make sure that regulator vent faces downward and thatcover is kept in place to rninimize vent blockage that could result in

excessive gas pressure causing f i re or explosion. Make sure that thevent openings on the unlt do not become plugged by mud, insects, ice,paint , etc.

INSTALLATION

LP gas regulators must always be instal led with the diaphragm ventfacing downward. Make sure f low is in the correct direct ion--INlETand OIITLET connecLions are marked on the unit.

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-Y*HTT9-0NLy PERS0NNEL TRAINED IN TiiE PRoPER PRoCEDURES, CoDES, ETC. SHoULDINSTALL OR SERVICE THIS EQUIP},IENT.

REGULATOR FREEZE UPS

There are several factors that cause or give the appearance of regu-lator freeze ups. Some of these factors are:

1. The presence of moisture in the fuel or tank wi l l require havingthe tank t tpurgedtt .

2. Overf i l l ing the tank which al lows l iquid LP gas Lo f low throughthe regulator, causing errat ic regulator del ivery pressure, im-proper appl iance operat ion or burner outage, and a frost ing ofthe regulator and downstream 1ine.

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APPLIAITCBSLP GAS RANGEREF'RIGERAIORUIffiOHAVE/COilYESTIO}I OVENR00F l.0t I{IED AIR @tIDTIOilBnST{ATER HEATERI,SUELII{G STSTET.I

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LP GAS RANGE

For specif ic information related to your range, please refer to thenanufacturers instruct ion warranty manual i -n your oPeratorts manualbefore attempting to l ight or operate i t .

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IT IS NOT SAFE T'O USECOOKINGAPPLIANCES FOR COI'{FORTHEATING.

REFRIGERATOR

For specif ic informatlon relat ing to the operat ion of your refr igeratorplease refer to the instruct ion warranty manual provided by the manu-facturer in your operatorts manual before attempting to start or oper-ate i t .

MrcRowAvE/c0NvECTroN ovEN

For specif ic information relat ing to the operat ion of your microwave/convect ion oven please read the instruct ions and operatorts manual fur-nished by the manufacuter in your operator t s manual.

DUCTED FORCED-A]R F"IJRNACE

For specif ic information relaLing to this appl iance please read theinstruct j -ons and operatorts manual furnished by the manufacturer in theoperator 's manual before attempLing to operate. Fai lure to fol low theinstruct ions exacLly may result in damage to the uniL.

The furnace ut i l izes a sealed combust ion chamber which piovides avery stable operat ion against severe wind condit ions, and is almost im-possible to blow out. This chamber draws ouLside air into theburners through the outside intake tube and preheats the incoming coldair Lo increase the eff ic iency of the furnace. A11 exhaust gases aredischarged to the outside through the exhaust tube.

The combust ion air blower is sealed to al low no passage of ai-r betweenit and the circulat ion room air blower, which pu11s return air in andforces i t across the heat chamber, discharging i t through duct ing i -ntothe area to be heated.

To igni te the burner, i t is necessary only to set the thermostat. The

thermostat powers the igni tor to simultaneously open the main burnervalve and provide t .he igni t ion spark.

NOTE: ON INITIAL LIGHTING, AIR IN THE GAS LINE MAY REQUIRE MORETHAN ONE LIGHTING ATTEI'{PT.

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FURI{ACE tIilIT ST'ITCII

Thepurposeofthel imitcontrol istoturnoff thegastothenrainburner if, for

";-t;;;n,-tn" furnace becomes hotter than is safe'

Improper operati;; of the furnace due to the Lintt control does not

always indicat,e a defective control. If the circulating air is

totally or partiafiy--tro"ked, the limit cont'rol will function and

cause the nain burnlr Lo short cycle. If short cycling exists' the

furnace blower .na tir" circulating air syst'em should be thoroughLy

cleaned.

If for any reason the l-imit control is found to be defective' there

is no reconnendeJ nethod of repairing it. Because of its inportance

for safety t"."on=, it should be replaced imnediately'

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-JITTI9I-}IEVER SHORT ACROSS OR BYPASS THE LIHIT CONIROL EVEN rcR OILY IEMPO'

RARY OPERATION.

Col.dAirReturn:Thecoldairreturnareaforyourfurnaceisthegrilled

"rea Aireciiy in front, of the furnace and below the refrigera-

tor. Ir is irp;;;;; ro keep this area open for proper air-circulation

inyourfurnaceduct ingsystem.I t lsalsoinportantnottostoreany-thing in this

^ti^, as this could ret'ard the return of the cold air to

the systen.

R@F MOT'TfTED AIR COilDITIO}IERS

For specific informaLion relating to these-appl-iances'

instruction manual furnished by the nanufacturer in

manual.

WATER HEATER

For specific informatisn relating to this appliance, please read the

instruction *"nuli-furnislred by Ihe manufacturer in youf operatorrs

nanual_. The water heater is an Lp gas operated unit. operation of

LheLPgasuni tusesaburnerasaheatSource.Thewatertemperatureispresetat thefa. to 'v.Toact ivateyourwaterheaterproceedasfoLlows:

l. Renove the exterior water heater access door'

2. If on, t'urn the gas cock control off and wait for 5 ninutes.

please read theyout op"tatorrs

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Set the temperature indicator conLrol to the desired tempera-ture.

Turn the igniter switch on.

Turn the gas control to the pi lot posit ion.

Depress the reset button until the pilot flame lights.

Turn the gas cock control to the ON position. The main burnerflame shouLd light if the ltater is cool.

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LEVEIING SYSTEI'{ nanual hydraullcs

NO[E: YOIIR IJNIT IS EQUIPPED WITII A IIARNING DEVICE T0 INDICATE TIIE POSI-TION OF YOUR JACKS. fiIIS PT'LSATING RED LIGHT AND BUZZER I{ILLCqi{E ON WIIEN ANY JACK IS ETTENDED TO MORE TIIAN 2II 1O 6I' FROMFULTY RETRACTED POSITION. fiIIS DEVICE WILL AISO INDICATE IPT{FLUID LE\IEL.

Operate:

Put motorhone in parking gear. Close al l valves ( turn clockwise).Open (counter clockwise) valve corresponding to the jack that isneeded. Operate one jack at a t ine.

2. Push rnotor pump switch on and hold until jack touches ground andraises to the desired level. I f jack is extended too far, openftRetracttr valve to lower. Close rrretractrr valve.

3. Close jack valve.

4. Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 for other jacks as needed.

5. I f you need to l i f t the r ight or lef t f ront s ide of your motor-home, use both the front jack and the one corresponding right orlef t rear jack.

6. To retract al l jacks, open al l valves incLuding IRetractr t . Beforedriv ing wait unt i l a l l jacks are up. The red l ight and buzzer wi l lgo off when jacks are up within 6rr of fulL ret,raction. Leavevalves 0PEN r,rhen driving or not in use

7, I f you wish to change t i res or obLain addit ional level" ing, s l ip a2tt to 4rt bl-ock under your jack pad. This should only be done onejack at a t ime. I f you are blocking the jack pad of one of therear jacks and you are on a sloperthe opposite set of rear wheelsMUST BE BLOCKED FIRST 10 PREVENT ROLIING. When changing tires orgoing under the motorhome,THE CHASSIS FRAI'{E MUST FIRST BE SI}PPORT-ED }TITH APPROPRIATXLI RATED JACK STANDS.

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8. For greatest stabiLity extend all three Jacks to the ground'

$.IPORTANT INTORI-{ATION REGARDING YOUR LEVETING SYSTET'I

Learnthesoundsofyourpung:,Thesoundofanornalpumpingasjacksextend. The

"ouni-oi-the reiief-u"fu" as jacks extend fully' and the

gurgling sound "i-at"

lump "tren-the-unit ii tow on fl"uid' DO NoT con-

rinue ro operar;^n;; it i9 i" rir-o"litia. If necessarv to add fluid'

use regur.t ,,u""ili"!ion fl-uid (Dextron) '

rf i t is necessary to f i l l with addit ional f luid' start by extending

anv iack 6" frorn fully rerracred-;;;ili;; (other -iacks should be fu1Iy

relracted). unscrew ieservoir ."; : ; ; ;".oi-oi p. ip, f i l l with f luid

until red light and buzze, go oii, stop adding fluid and repl-ace cap'

DoNoTattempttolevel-onanextremelyunevengurface.Thisrnightcause damage Lo iacks'

I f iackisful lyextended,crackopen' 'Retract | |valveforaninstantand close. Thil ; ; i l ; ; ; ; ' rhe high'pressure at the end of the stroke'

Whenjacksareful lyextendedr,oCCSsional lywipedir t f romJackrod.tiii"

"irr help lengihen life of jack'

Thejackswi l l retract fasterastheybecomewornin.Frequentexten-

"io"i will accelerate wear-in process'

Af i ] - rnofoi lontheextendedjackranisnorrnalandaidsinlubr ica-tion of the ram.

I f t r , roormorejackvalvesareopenatthesametime' thef lu idwi l lflow to botn orJi;;";;i;;-u"t"I"i'51:i:'^y":^tttst

learnins to operate

your jack "y"a"tl

it i-s best to op-rate one jack at a time'

If a componenL of the hydraulic sys::m Y: l""n removed and repl-aced

(such as a :aci l n"tp' 'valve asslmbly' e!c') ' air wil l probably have

been inrroduced into the syst!;:- trr'oraer for the system to work

lftiii' iri"i::t ":ni,n"iliP";::4i;l;ii,r:'ffi130 oi!"liil' ;:l::tion the riquii iei"r-ttt"t u"-tE"ei' See paragraph 2 above'

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PREVEMTIVE UAII{TEIIANCEEITERIOR I.IAI}ITF.IIANCECI.EANING IIIE EITERIORFIRE ETTIilGUISHERTIRESCHASSIS AIID COACH BATTERY CAREITfTERIOR I.IAI}fTENANCECIAANING TIE II{TERIORIOADING YOIJR SAFARI }OTORHOMEGENERAL MAII|ITENAI{SE

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PREVENTIVEI'{AIHTENAI{CE

EITERIOR HAINTENANCE

In case of damage to the exterior, there are certain precautions thatshould be taken. If the exterior of the unit is penetratedrimmediat-ely cover the puncture with a sheet of plasticrsealing the edges witha pressure sensiLive tape. This wil-l prevent, moisture from gettingthrough to the inside and damaging the interior walLs untll theproper repairs can be made.

Annually (Fal1 recommended), examine roof vents and other equipmentopenings in the roof. If any of the sealers on Lhe roof are crackedto permit leakage, it is most important to reseal these areas beforeinterior damage occurs. This can be done with a plastic-based sealingcompound available from any recreationaL vehicle service center.Theseservice centers r*il1 al-so inspect your uniL and perforn any necessaryseal-ing or maintenance required.

Inspect the waste holding tank piping and termination'as the drainagesystem is vulnerable to rock damage.

Before and during any tr iprcheck al l exter ior c learance and ident i f i -cat ion l ights. Also check turn signals, brake l ights, and back-upl ights to be cerLain they are working properly.

Be cerLain to have the engine serviced and perform the required main-tenance lndicated in the chassis ownerfs manual.

0peraLe the doors, windows, and vents to see if they cLose flush andtight, Keep the screens clean and check the caulking around thewindows and doors.

Moisture blows into locks, hinges, and crank handles and then freezes.As temperatures drop, oil and grease begin to stiffen, making opera-tion difficult. Eliminale such probl-ems by using powdered graphiteinstead of petroleum lubricants. Squir t i t into locks, hinges, andcranks, and wipe away excess.

CTEANING IIIE E,NERIOR

Your Safari motorhome is finfshed with a high quality paint for maxi-mun beauty and durability. Touch up scratches or nicks as they occur.

1. Washingl Road sal-ts and grime damage paint and chrome. Remove

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these with lukewarm water and a nj.ld aoap. Never use strongsoap, solvents, chemical detergents, or harsh abrasives. hlhenusing a tar or road oil remover, be certaln it is safe for useon palnted surfaces. Avoid spraying water directly into louver-ed or vented areas.

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IN ffiE FIRST 30 DAYS DO NgT USE A COUMERCIAL CAR WASH AS STIFF BRUSIIESOR SPONGES COT'LD I'{AR fiIE FINISH AND DAHAGE TIIE SURFACE. WASH TI{EVEHICLE BY IIAND. WASH WITII CoOL WATER, USE A VERY MILD CAR WASII SoLU-TION, AND USE A SoFT CtCItH OR SP0I{GE.

2. PoLlshlng and Waxlng: Although the paint is durable, it maybe waxed or polished for added protection. A liquid spray waxapplied with a garden hose after the last rinse is recommended.Avoid spraying wax on wtndows.

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IN THE FIRST 60 DAYS, DO NOT WAX 0R PoLISH TIIE VEHICLE. THIS mI,LAII,OT{ fiIE FINISH 1O DRY AID HARDEI{ @I'{PIffTELY.

3. ProtectLon of Exterior Hetal. Parts: Bright rnetal and anodizedsurfaces should be cleaned regularly to maintain luster. Wash-ing with water is all that is usually required. Chrome poLishmay be used on chrome parts if necessary. Use special carewith aluminum trim and never use auto or chrone polish, stean,or dry caustic soap to clean aluminum. A white sidewall tirecleaner wiLl not harm the aluminun trin but, after cleaning,rinse thoroughly with clear water to remove all traces ofcleaner.

FIRE EITII{GUISHER

In order to keep your fire extinguisher in a safe and operable condi-tion, inspect it reguLarly, having it recharged as needed.

TIRES

Maintain proper air pressure in tires, and check periodically.

Tires have two primary enemies: Sunlight and unchanging weight.Direct sunllght conLains ultraviolet rays that pronote dry-rottlng ofthe tire wal-l-s.

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1.2.3.

4.

When the coach remal-ns stationary for any length of tlne, cover thetires with a cloth or cardboard . Steady weight, such as the stressthat occurs when a coach sits for monthsrcreates weakened flat spots.

TIRE PRESSIIRE: See plate on driverrs side interior of the coach forreconnended pressures.

CHASSIS AilD @ACTT BATTERY CARE

To prolong battery life, a nunber of routlne checks and preventivenaintenance should be perforned perlodically. It is the ownersresponsibility to naintaln batteries. Failure to do so w111 resultin a voided warranty.

Keep the battery case clean and dry.Make sure the battery cable connectiona are clean and tight.Coat the battery terminals rsith a nineral grease or petro-leun je1ly to reduce corroaion and oxLdation.Identify each battery cabLe to be positive or negative beforenaki-ng any connection. Atrways connect the ground (negative)cable 1ast.

5. Maintain the eLectrolyte leveL by adding dlstilled water asneeded for fllling to spLlt-1eveL narker. The nater ingre-dient of the electrolyte evaporates but the sulfuric acldingredient renains; therefore, add water l{Of electrolyte.

TOTE

THE CHARGE STAIE }IUST BE I'IAII{TAI}TED AI{D THE WAIER IJYEL GECXED SOTHE BATIERT IfII.L IOT TRREz.E. CHECT TTTE CHIRGE STATE ABOTN ONCE EVERYTHREE I,IONTHS A$D BRII{G lgE BATTXRY T'P 10 FT]IT CITARGB AS NEEDED.

II{TERIOR MAIIIIENANCE

For safety, the LP gas must always be in good condition. Trace thelines and Look for flat or kinked spots in the tubing. It is wise toinspect and test the system before and after long or rough trips.Avoid damaging exposed tubing with pots and pansr canned goodsr ortools. LP gas is extremely dangerous and the few minutes required tovisually spot check and test could prevent a serious accident, Afterturning on the LP gasrtest the ptping and appl-iances wlth soapy waterfor leaking. (Do not use products containing ammonia as it corrodesthe f i t t ings.)

CLEANII{G nIE II{TERIOR

1. Panellngr Abrasive compounds should be avoided. We suggesL

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2.

5.

3.

4.

using a epray liquid wax and wiping dry with a clean, soft

c1oth.

Table and Counter tops: Made of high pressure l-aminate, the

Formica covered tops are extremely durable. To maintain the

original beauty, .i"atr with a non-abrasive cleaner and avoid

plaling hot poLs and pans directly on them'

Carpeting: Clean with a commercial carpet shampoo'

Vlnyl: Use

Upholstery:Maintenanceditloner topl i fy spi l l

6. Cabinets: Made of high pressure laminate, these cabinets are

extrenely durable. to miintain their originaL beauty, clean

with a non-abrasive cLeaner. Prompt attention to darnage and

regular cleaning will keep your cabinets and doors 1-ooking

h€W.

IF yOU SToRB yotJR t{OfORgC['tE IN A HttMID CLIMATE, YOU SIOULD EITIIER HBAT

ir ON USE A Or,rru}rrDrrlER TO PREVENT ETCESSIVE ETPANSION III IOTJR IMOD-

ltoRr.

IOADII{G YOIJR SAFARI },IOICIRHOME

your notorhome chassis has been engineered to safely support your unit

as well as a reasonabLe amount of personal cargo. Ilowever, as with

any vetricle, abuse can occur through oversight or overloading'

lllhen loading your motorhome, please follow these guidelines:

1. Be sure to distribute the cargo weight evenly from side to slde'

This practice will- prevent both handling, problens ,and uneven

stress on .o*ponents throughout the life of the vehicle. When-

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po"*ible, heavy ltems should be stored near the rear axle,

lighter items towaid the front. In order to maintain a low

."it.r of gravity and to prevent top heaviness and reduce swayt

store lighier items in overhead cabinets, and heavier items near

the f loor.

2. Towing vehicLes with a hitch weight in excess of 800 pounds

should be avoided as it vill place undue strain on individual

chassis components and cause unusual handling characteristics

in Your motorhome.

vinyl cleaner.

Use upholstery cleaner to remove stains.Tip: by applying a scotchguard type fabric con-tre* cusitionl and furniture fabric, you wilL sin-clean up and protect the fabric from soil.

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3. Since water weighs 8 pounds to the gallon, some RV owners pre-fer to filL water tanks near the end of a dayrs travel. Carry-ing only a rninimun amount in the tanks during the day helps re-duce weight and improve fuel economy.

4, Multipurpose items, versatile clothing, and a periodic removalof unused cargo enables you to store more of what you usuallyuse.

5.

6.

When replacing the tires, be sure toand type noted on the interior platecoach. Check tire pressure at leastlnflated to the recommended pressure

use tires equal to the sizeon the driverfs slde of themonthly, keeplng all tiresshown on the pLate.

Secure loose items Lo prevent weight shifts that could affectthe balance of your vehicle.

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CARGO (LAm{ CHAIRS, BICYCLES, Ef,C.) SHOULD NEVER BE t'CIUNrED T0 IIIEFRONT BT]ITPER AS IIfTERFEREI{CE I{ITIT AIR FIOW HAY CAUSE SERIOUS DA},IAGETO lEB B{GII{E AND AIR COilDITIOI{ING COMPOT{ET{TS AND HAY VOID HANI'FACruR-ERIS I{ARRAIIITIES.

GE}TERTL MAII{TEI{A}ICE

Have the roof of your motorhome inspected at your l-ocal RV servlce cen-ter bi-annually to avoid posssible developnent of Leaks. Have all ventsand fixtures resealed at least annuaL1y.

When storing your unit in cold, damp weatherrit is imperative you main-tain sone form of heater in the coach to dispell mildew. Inspect theinterior regularly, as a Leak developing during winter storage in a wetclimaLe can ruin the interior of your motorhone.

Inspect the underside of the coach occasionally. Any loose pipes, wiresor panels signal danger. Make repairs immediately.

Periodically lubricate the wheel bearings. Have the brakes inspectedand rotate tires according to manufacLurerts recommendations.

The front end of your notorhome was professionally aLigned prior toleaving the factory. Tire tread worn lopsided means the front, end needsreaLignnent. DO NOt IGNORE fiIESB SIGNS. Remember, cargo loaded in themotorhome affects wheel aLignnent. Ilave an alignment shop check yourmotorhome once each season for al-ignment and tire balance.

Develop a habit of inspecting tires, checking t.ire pressure, and torqu-ing lug nuts at regular intervals.

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SE TION VII

SICIMGE AND FRT'NZE PR TECTIONSlORAGEIIHEN NOT IN USEDRAINING MgIl{ODI{HEN NOI IN USE

I

SIORAGE AI{D FREEZE PROIT TIOil

STOMGE

Whether planning to use or atore your Safari motorhome during the win-ter months, steps should be taken to give the unit naximum protectionfrom freezing. Unnecessary probLems and expense can be elininated whenstoring your notorhome during freezing weather by taking the followingprecautions.

! t9r ,sIIARRANTY CINNtr; CANNOT BE HONOREI)FOR ANY DAT.IAGE CAUSED BY FRF'.FZI}IG

This section of the manual provides the owner with two distinct - butrelated - freeze protection programs:

1. Storing under freezing condit ions and,2. Using under freezing conditions.

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WART{ING*:r*****rr*

NSVR HN AMO},IOTIVE AI{TIFREEZENfiO YOUR WATER SYSTEM. THESEARE DAI.{AGING TO SEAIS.

TdHEN ilOT IN USE

NON-APPROVED SOLIJTIONONLY IIIGILY TOXIC BUT

OR ANYARE NCIT

There are tuo basic ways to winterize the water system: Add a listed

non-toxic antifreeze designed for RVrs or draln ouL all- water. If you

intend to use your coach under freezing conditions frequentl-y, the

winterizing systen can easily be added to your water system by your

dealer, or-any reliable RV service center. With the addition of the

r.rinterizing systen it is very slmple to punp_a potable antifreeze into

the freshwitei systen to protect it from freezing up. However, for

nost purposes the draining method for winter storage is preferred.

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DRAINING I'{ETHOD

lfaterTanke:Drainthewatertankscompletel .y.Al . l .coachesareequippedvirh a 100 gallon--erestwater tanli-1;;;;;d uni"'t'he bed' along with the

drain valve ro.ui"i-;1;;; ro rhe tank. Howeverrto speed draln the water

tank it i" ,".o#Iia!a-1t.. thts be done by op"i"ting the.system untiL

the tank ls "rpiy,

This nethod -i"

muctr fister than-relying on the

drain valve.

Water Heater: To drain the water heater' the petcock is located inside

the exterior Oooi'--foifot' tt'" in*ttuctions in your water heater opera-

;;;'; ;;ual fuinished bv the manufacturer'

ooen al-l faucets, and allow

io"t"t shower hoserand drain

hose and fittings in a

and toilet valves with

ITIsREcoM}lEt{DEDTITATTHE-! | I .ERIINESBEBLot lNolnWITIICO.{PRESSEDArR. r.o Ac.or{plisn tils,,lrut.irfiiirssune-p-cirr wlrrn' FIIL c'ilN'c-

TION I,IAKING CERTi;ii ii:r'-i'dtgS Ab..FiiiCEtr',-TCt.UDING fiIE TOILEf, VALVE'

ARE r{ rrs ,op3#-irfiiiroiil -g$-clii-nr-inryq- snclr st rNsERrrNG nIE

\a,,wo' A STANDAi6"';ii"smrER rffi nre-crw ,wlrsR FrLL c0NNE6TroN'

NO SpEcrAL ADAn6ii:Ad-i{ECESSARY: DO NoI EICEED 3s P'S'I'

I } ra inageandl{asteHoldtngsystea|Un]-essthisent l resystenisproper-ly cleaned and piot".t"ariamlge to the systen - in addition to undesir-

able odor" - .ur,';;;;;: obs6rve the foll-owing:

1. Fl-ush the sink, shower traps' and drains wit'h a solution composed

of hot '"."'..",,4_*rra "o.p.

Rinse wel-l r.lith clean water.

2,Flushoutthewasteholdingtank'Useagoodchemicaldeodorantandlet" t" t i ; ; ; - ; i " "at ]" 'Drainandf lushagain '

Water Dtstrtbutlon Systen:- Turn pump off'

a1L lines to arain' 6pen shover flow valve'

out aLl waLer.

3. Clean the termination.assenbLv' Store the

clean,dry pi;;;' Lubricate the drain slide

a l ight oi1'

i lOTE

ITISGENERALLYREC0MMENDEDTIIIIYoUR},tgT0RHol'tE-BEPRoVIDEDI{ITIIAMIN-*.{AL SoURcE oF HEAf

'HILE llo.**;']uo .li A^SMALI EL'E.TRI.AL IIEATER'

r*rs REpErs DAl,pi.iffi; iiio lt*oryr*in cr.il'rdu to ilrsP'sr Y'uR 'tor'R'''lE

pERroDrcALty m{d;tr6iiED-_!l-ro nffin, rnnQgc-n RooF DAI'{AGE 0R rI{E EL'B-

MENTS, A rEAK MAilrrAif occrlRlED ilrir-'-ieswrrxc aERrous DAlrAcE corrlD BE

AvorDED. BE oN ffi'rpo*oln_rcR-iilJEcTs=UelEql To FREE,ING' sucn As

cANlrED GooDS, nuiifrffiil_o* g+*frd--supir,rss. PR'P fiIB FREEZBR 'oM-

pARn{ENr ano n'rniiiinii6r-imns 6iirii-no-ii:sF-ooons FR't'{ DE'EL'PTN.'

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UHEDI IN USE

When uslng your Safari motorhome during the winter nonthsrbe sure thereis adequate circulaLion of air throughout the unit. This wtll- preventcondensation and excessive moisture frorn rrarm air on cold surfaces. Donot overload the closets or cablnets. Proper ventilation is essentialwhen cooking or boillng water. By keeping the ceiling vent slightlyopenr even in the coldest weather, the noisture-laden air wil-l- escapekeeping the coach more evenly heated and comfortable.

W-nif9 living ln the motorhomerit is expected Lhat normal heat will keepthe freshwater systen fron freezLng. A11 water pipes and water storagetanks are located on the interior of the coach. In certain cases, thefreshwater system is not only shielded from view, but also from warmthand is routed father from the source of heat. In severe coldr(tenpera-tures approaching 0 degrees F. or -18 degrees C.) i t is recornmended thatkitchen and bathroom cabinet doors be kept open at night.

To prevent holding tanks from freezing, add the recommended productlabel amount, of a quality RV-type antifreeze t.o each tank.

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Though the LP gas system is almost inmune to cold weather, moisture canfreeze in the LP gas regulator ven!. Alsormoisture that may have inad-vertently ent,ered when the tank was disconnected can cause iuture prob-l-ems with LP gas appliances. should a problem occur, have an Lp'gasattendant put some anhydrous methanol in the cylinder to combat noj.s-ture and naintain the cover on the regulator to shield it fron snow andrain.

Tighten all screws and repair punctures on the outslde of your coach(most hardware stores carry fiberglass repair kits). Repair'uny rnajordamage imrnediately, as changing temperatures and concentiated moisturecan multiply the present damage with mildew, rust and dryrot.

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