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GUIDEBOOK TO ENJOYMENT OF

YOUR VENTURE RV

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Sonic

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Summary of Sonic series

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Guidebook to enjoyment of your venture rv recreational vehicle sonic pdf created with pdffactory trial version www.Pdffactory.Com.
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The purpose of the venture rv owner’s manual is to provide the most current information available concerning venture rv recreational vehicles. Operation and minor maintenance is the main focus of this book. Maintenance of your recreational vehicle is important to keeping your coach in good condition...
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We congratulate you on your purchase of a venture rv, recreational vehicle. You have chosen a quality built rv which should provide you with many years of camping memories and fun. The recreational vehicle you have purchased has been inspected by our trained inspectors and fully meets our high quali...
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Table of contents chapter 1 – introduction to rv ownership ................................... 1 safety considerations ................................................................. 2 reporting safety defects ...................................................... 2 safety when emergency stopping ...
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How to change a tire ......................................................... 26 wheel bearings…………………………………….………….26 wheel lugs..…………………………………….…………….26 brakes—electrical .............................................................. 27 breakaway switch ...............................................
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Bath and shower ................................................................ 45 outside shower (optional) ................................................. 45 fresh water lines…………………………………...………..46 lo-point drains……………………………...……….………..46 sanitizing and filling the potable water system ..........
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Iv thermostat……………………………………………………...73 operating instructions………………………………………...74 external vents…………………………………………………75 ducting……………………………………………….…………75 drop-in cook top operation ..................................................... 76 operating instructions..............................................
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1 chapter 1 introduction to rv ownership welcome to the growing family of new venture rv owners and the world of recreational vehicle travel. The purchase of your venture rv product allows you to enter this type of camping and leisure travel. Your coach has been designed and engineered to offer many...
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2 camping is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors with your friends and family. Please remember to tread lightly on our beautiful land and leave only your footprints so that others may enjoy nature as much as you did. Safety considerations______________________________ the terms note, caution...
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3 you can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline. Safety when emergency stopping it is wise to carry road flags and/or triangular warning devices to be used when necessary. When pulling off a highway, use your four way hazard lights as warning flashers, even if onl...
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4 e. The safety chains are connected. F. All interior lights are off. 10. Observe and obey the warning labels attached to your vehicle concerning propane, water, electricity and loading. 11. Extinguish all campfires before leaving your campsite. Extended or cold weather use your venture recreational...
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5 b. Normal breathing will emit approximately 1/2 pint of moisture into the air per person, per day. The more occupants the greater quantity of condensation you may find. Solutions: 1. When taking a shower, open bath roof vent approximately ½ inch allowing moisture to escape. 2. Use the power vent o...
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6 interior ventilation a new coach always has a peculiar aroma in it due to all the components used to build it, such as paneling, plywood, carpet and fabrics. Allowing fresh air to move and circulate throughout a new recreational vehicle is very valuable for several reasons. 1. Components used to b...
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7 chapter 2 service procedures basic service procedures___________________________ venture rv and your venture rv dealer have a strong and dedicated interest in maintaining the highest quality customer relations with its owners. Your satisfaction with your venture recreational vehicle and your ventu...
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8 dealer your authorized venture rv dealer has performed a pdi (pre- delivery inspection) on your recreational vehicle. Since your dealer is authorized to sell venture rv products, they are also there to supply parts, optional equipment, and provide service repairs, warranty or otherwise as needed. ...
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9 as an owner and operator, it is your responsibility and obligation to inspect and return your coach to an authorized dealer for repairs as required. Your authorized selling dealer is always your first choice and he certainly has continued interest in your satisfaction. As your manufacturer, we rec...
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10 kzrv, lp d/b/a venture rv towable limited warranty one year limited warranty summary of warranty: ventur e rv war r ants that ever y towable recreational vehicle or truck camper purchased from an authorized venture rv dealer to the first retail consumer was free from substantial defects in materi...
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11 to obtain warranty service: war r anty ser vice may be per - formed only at venture rv, or at venture rv authorized dealers and service centers. Contact venture rv for a list of authorized dealers and service cen- ters. Repairs or replacements by unauthorized dealers or service centers will void ...
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12 miscellaneous: no r epair or r eplacement effected shall cause any extension or renewal of the warranty period. Venture rv may make parts and/ or design changes from time to time without notice and repairs or replacements may be made with new or different parts. Venture rv reserves the right to m...
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13 warranty registration and contact information: the warranty registrations for component parts should be completed and deliv- ered in accordance with the instructions contained therein. The tlw registra- tion must be completed and returned to venture rv within fifteen (15) days of delivery of the ...
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14 chapter 3 using your rv in this chapter you will find three areas of useful information to assist you with correct equipment, traveling, and finally, actually using your recreational vehicle. Equipment______________________________________ tow vehicle begin your camping experiences by obtaining a...
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15 in both vehicles traveling level. The condition of the tow vehicle’s suspension system will affect the towing performance capability of your equipment. Sway controls may be needed based on size and weight of coach, plus capability of your tow vehicle. Hitch height specifications – travel trailer ...
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16 3. Back the tow vehicle into proper position, coupler over ball. 4. Turn the crank on the jack to lower the coupler onto the ball hitch. 5. Close the coupler latch after completely seated and insert pin. 6. Install weight distributing bars (equalizer), when required, as recommended by hitch suppl...
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17 traveling______________________________________ weights for safety reasons and federal regulations venture rv provides accurate weight specifications to owners. On the exterior left front corner of the coach you will find the federal “vehicle identification number” sticker, as required by the fed...
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18 weighing vehicle (loaded or unloaded) the proper method to weigh the coach is to use a truck scale. Place the coach axles (tires) and tongue jack, 12” to 24” from the edge. Unhook the tow vehicle and move forward 6” to 8”. Now record total weight. Re-hook the tow vehicle. Be sure no part of tow v...
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19 such as cooking utensils should be placed in lower cabinets. Canned goods need to be in a pantry, if so equipped, or in lower cabinets. Also, heavy items should be secured to avoid shifting during travel. A reasonable principle in loading your coach is for every two pounds of weight loaded in fro...
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20 towing when towing your trailer you need to recognize the extra weight behind your vehicle. Below is a list of things which you need to remember while traveling. 1. With the trailer attached you will have slower acceleration and will require more distance to stop. 2. Be sure you have enough area ...
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21 tires are radial in design using components to offer excellent strength and mileage in all kinds of weather conditions. Tires on your vehicle( s) are one of the most important components of the towing package. Without inflated tires ,you will not be moving anywhere., taking care of your tires dur...
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22 understanding tire pressure and load limits tire inflation pressure is the level of air in the tire that provides it with load- carrying capacity and affects the overall performance of the vehicle. The tire inflation pressure is a number that indicates the amount of air pressure as measured in po...
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23 tire tread the tire tread provides the gripping action and traction that prevent your vehicle from slipping or sliding, especially when the road is wet or icy. In general, tires are not safe and should be replaced when the tread is worn down to 1/16 of an inch. Tires have built-in tread wear indi...
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24 the letters “st’ refer as “service trailer” meaning they are for rv trailers, manufactured for that purpose. These tires should not be used for automotive use. Note; each original tire installed on kz –rv recreational vehicles have a speed rating of 75 mph, or greater. Please note maximum load ra...
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25 fresh water storage tank of 100 gallons, this tank when filled would weigh about 800 pounds. If more cargo is being transported, water can be off- loaded to keep the total amount of cargo added to the vehicle within the limits of the gvwr so as not to overload the vehicle. Understanding this flex...
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26 how to change a tire 1. Place blocking under main rail/frame with hydraulic jack on top of blocking in front of spring hanger, always on main rail. 2. Break lug nuts loose before raising coach. Do not remove nuts. 3. Raise coach with jack until tire is off the ground. 4. Place additional blocking...
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27 brakes – electrical electric brakes on your recreational vehicle are designed to work in conjunction with the hydraulic brakes on your tow vehicle. This means to have the best brake performance on both systems, the trailer and the tow vehicle must perform and operate together. Any attempt to use ...
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28 brakes. This system will apply the brakes of the trailer should it become loose or detached from the tow vehicle. A 12-volt battery installed on the coach is required to power the breakaway switch. Never use this breakaway switch and trailer brake system as a parking brake. There would be a high ...
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29 live on the level. Should a level site not be available, use short 2 x 6 inch blocks of wood to raise the low side wheels to a level position. Before unhooking the trailer from the tow vehicle, be sure the jack foot is in place on the tongue jack and block the trailer wheels to keep the trailer f...
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30 when preparing to depart or move, don’t forget to reverse the preceding procedure. Remember, open windows, or roof vents left in the up position are subject to wind damage in transit. Caution ! V turn on propane tanks and light pilot lights, if any, on appliances. Remember there may be air in you...
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31 propane/carbon monoxide detector —#2 any recreational vehicle which contains a propane fuel system with propane consuming appliances requires a propane leak detection device for safety protection. Currently this detector also serves as a carbon monoxide protection device. A converter or auxiliary...
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32 the test button. See test procedure in this manual. After the warm-up period, the green power on indicator should glow continuously. If the on indicator light does not light, see the section, trouble-shooting guide, in the user’s manual for further information. Do not attempt to fix it yourself. ...
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33 of alarm is pressed. Ventilate the rv. The red light will stay on until the co has cleared, or the alarm will reactivate in approximately 6 minutes if the co is still present. Do not re-enter the rv. This alarm will return to normal operation after the rv’s properly ventilated. Propane gas alarm ...
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34 the signal is the led flashing. Red/red green/green with a beep every 25-30 seconds. The eol signal may be reset by pushing test/ retest button on the alarm. This will reset the eol signal for a period of 72 hours for a total of up to 30 days. After 30 days the signal cannot be reset and the alar...
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35 electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working. If no alarm sounds, the unit has a defective battery or other failure and should be replaced immediately. • test each smoke alarm weekly to be sure it is installed correctly and operation properly. • test smoke alarms after the recreational vehi...
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36 windows all windows are of slider opening design, solid picture window, or opening vent panels. Sliders may open horizontal or vertical as called for per floor plan. Egress windows have an unlocking handle or two small hinged clips on each side. After unlatching, the panel will swing out on a top...
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38 note: the venture, sonic models that have slide-outs, use one of the following slide-outs that are listed. Slide-outs with different models of trailers, venture rv uses numerous slide out systems as listed below, followed by descriptions. Several different vendors supply components, loose and/or ...
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39 trailer set-up requirements - general note: 1. Before operating the slide-out room, level the trailer front-to-rear and side to side. 2. Extend all stabilizer jacks to make solid contact with the ground and/ or on solid blocks. Placing stabilizer jacks onto a hard surface allows the coach to rema...
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40 open : hold operation switch until room seals tightly on the exterior of the unit. Do not distort or bend the exterior flanges or interior fascia by holding the switch in the “on” position. Close : to retract, reverse the procedure and hold button until the room is fully inside with gaskets seali...
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41 manual override: below floor slide out should a power failure occur (no 120 volt ac power or the battery looses its charge), follow the directions listed. There is a 1/2” shaft coming through the main rail of frame. On the end of the shaft is a 3/4” nut attached. Use a 3/4” socket with extension ...
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42 loose furniture, such as dinette and free standing chairs, need to be secured to prevent movement, contacting walls and causing wall and chair damage during travel. While traveling, all mini blinds need to be in :up “ position to avoid swinging and scratching paneling. Even with brackets at lower...
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43 chapter 4 systems water and drainage plumbing_______________________ your venture recreational vehicle has a complete water system, to carry fresh water, as well as holding tanks for used water. Each group has its own explanation along with its own operation. Fresh water system___________________...
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44 12-volt demand pump when water is desired and you are not hooked up to city water, your tank will be your supply. On your monitor panel is a switch to turn on the 12-volt demand pump. Energy for the pump is supplied by the auxiliary battery or converter. The pump will self-prime when started, sup...
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45 faucets the basic operation of a faucet is the same as in your home. Open the knobs for water supply. Close faucets when sufficient water volume is achieved. It is normal to experience occasional air pockets in the system. Bath and shower your bathtub and shower are built with vinyl, fiberglass, ...
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46 4. To end operation close valve (s) on the faucet and allow water to drain from the shower head. 5. Close the valve on the shower head. Any water remaining in the hose will drip or run out of the vacuum breaker. This is not a leak but performs as intended. Water in the abs plastic box will drain ...
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47 sanitizing and filling the potable water system for your safety, you should sanitize your potable water system when your recreational vehicle is new or when it has been sitting unused for a period of time such as over winter, and it may have become contaminated. Prepare a chlorine solution using ...
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48 9. Your demand water system is now ready for use. 10. Be sure to turn off the pump when traveling or when the recreational vehicle is not in use. Your water system is now ready to be used. When sanitizing is completed, remember v-1 valve needs to be closed, and v-2 valve needs to be open for norm...
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49 operation: note the photos showing movement of pedal downward. To flush, press pedal all the way down. To add water, press pedal halfway down. When hooked up to a sewer drain at a camp ground, always keep the termination valve closed until the tank is at least 3/4 full. This will provide sufficie...
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50 holding tanks the final parts of your sanitation system are the holding tanks for waste materials and water. These are located below the floor of your coach. Gray tank. Waste water from the bath tub, shower and sinks will drain into this container. No special preparation is required, however, you...
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51 requiring unit to be level or slightly up in front. Others will drain from end permitting a slight tilting to the side which drains are on. Remove the cap and attach the adapter onto the valve housing. Turn the adapter 10º to lock onto the pegs. Attach a flexible sewer hose to the adapter and sec...
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52 maintenance for holding tanks the following maintenance is recommended by our holding tank suppliers to keep your tanks clean and keep the probes free of debris and build-up. Gray (waste-water) tank. Fill tank with 8-10 gallons of warm water. Add a degreaser such as a citrus cleaner or dawn dish ...
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53 3. After water has been drained, use an air hose from compressor and an adapter attached to city water fill. In about 3 to 5 minutes all water will be blown out of system. 4. Pour one (1) cup (12 oz) of non-toxic rv anti-freeze into each p-trap. Each sink has a p-trap, as does the bathtub. Method...
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54 propane fuel system________________________________ the fuel system in your recreational vehicle has numerous components such as, piping, copper tubing, brass connectors, hoses, regulators and appliances. Each of these components will be explained in its appropriate area. Propane is the only fuel...
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55 2. A small screw on the side of main body referred to as the 10 % valve which allows air to be released and indicates when container is at 80 % capacity. 3. Incoming positive seal valve must be pushed inward with fill nozzle to fill or by pol fitting to draw vapor out for appliance use. On the bo...
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56 the container. First, is the small brass “knob” or “screw” inside of the valve. This “10% valve” must be open when filling, allowing air to escape. When the container reaches 80% of the correct capacity, liquid appears. Shut the supply filling valve off. Close the 10% valve plus the top handle of...
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57 6. Attach the main hose from the regulator to the manifold fitting in the frame. 7. Attach two short pigtail hoses to the regulator and bottles at the acme fitting. 8. Test all propane connections for leakage. A warning label has been located near the propane container. This label read as follows...
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58 regulator regulators that are not in compartments have been equipped with a protective cover. Make sure that the regulator vent faces downward and that the cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage that could result in regulator failure to operate the regulator has the only moving componen...
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59 authorized technician with proper equipment should perform such tests and adjustments, as may be required. The propane regulator used on the venture units, is the automatic two stage regulator. With both cylinders full of propane, turn the lever on the regulator towards the cylinder you wish to u...
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60 high pressure hoses with acme connectors propane leaves the container through a hose with an acme connector attached to the bottle, also having a “flow-limiting device” designed to sense excessive flow. Two functions of this device: 1. Should the container valve be opened too quickly this device ...
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61 should you experience a propane “freeze-up”, close the main valve and wait 15 minutes before trying again. Keep the container valve(s) closed when traveling. Some states prohibit traveling with the propane container valves open, especially in underground tunnels on expressways. Operation after th...
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62 it is especially important that cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating, as the danger of asphyxiation and unsafe levels of carbon monoxide are greater when the appliance is used for long periods of time. Propane consumption all your propane appliances are operated intermittently. Your...
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63 appliance lp gas consumption water heater 12,000 btu furnace 20,000- btu stove/oven 6,500-9,100 btu refer 1,200-2,200 btu note: the above chart represents many different models. All gas lines have been checked with air pressure. Dealers are required to recheck before de- livery to retail customer...
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64 30-a, 125-v, 2-pole, 3-wire, grounding type electrical system general information the electrical system in your recreational vehicle is designed for using both 120 volt ac (alternating current) and 12 volt dc (direct current) capabilities. All installations and designs are built to comply with sa...
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65 in some hook-ups the power cord may not be long enough and extension cords are required. Always use a cord with the gauge of wire equal to or greater then the power cord. Should you use a cord with a smaller wire gauge, overheating, loss of amperage, and possible melting could occur. Do not leave...
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66 gfci protection each coach has a gfci, ground fault circuit interrupter, protection receptacle installed into the circuitry. This gfci device is designed to protect people from hazards of line to ground electric shock. The purpose is to reduce possible injury caused by electrical shock, resulting...
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67 this gfci receptacle will not protect against short-circuits or overloads. The circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical panel which supplies power to the circuit provides this protection. Polarity is extremely important. You should be certain that the polarity of the external power is not revers...
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68 when the converter receives 120 ac power, it transfers power into 12-volt dc without any manual switches. The converter also charges the auxiliary battery (s) when installed on the coach and is attached to 120-volt ac power. The third function of a converter is to send 12-volt power to the fuse p...
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69 fuses are placed into the fuse panel with the converter or into a separate panel near the converter with access inside of coach. Fuses are placed in your electrical system to protect wiring and components when overloads appear or short circuits occur. Radios, stereos and possibly other components...
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70 contact your dealer should you desire an isolator for your protection. Two types are available, mechanical type, or solid state which is the best and most expensive. Exterior lights and connector, 12 volt power for exterior lights, such as tail lights, turn, clearance and brake lights, is supplie...
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71 if experiencing any electrical problems, check the following items, fuses, breakers, and connections. If none of these items resolve the problem, contact your dealer for trouble shooting, and needed repairs. Furrion is a solar panel connection, for portable panel, placed in sun light, on the grou...
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72 chapter 5 appliances venture rv places brand name, quality-built equipment, as guided by current codes and standards, in all recreational vehicles. Some appliances are built and equipped to operate on propane gas only. Do not attempt to operate on natural, butane or methane gas. Each appliance ha...
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73 before operating, take note of any unusual odor in coach, near floor or elsewhere similar to propane. Each appliance has it’s own manual, be sure to read and obey all instructions as written by manufacture. Furnace____________________________________________ the furnace in your recreational vehic...
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74 operating instructions 1. Before using your furnace, it is suggested to open entrance door and windows to ventilate camper for any unusual odors such as propane or other. 2. Be sure propane container has fuel and valve is turned open. 3. Release thermostat from off position . 4. Set thermostat to...
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75 b. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water. External vents. Always be sure these vents are clear of any objects...
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76 drop-in cook top the cooking appliance used in the venture rv, sonic models, is a 2 burner drop-in cook top. These appliances operate with propane gas only, never natural gas or methane. This model of stove does not have a free standing pilot light. Operating instructions 1. Know which knob contr...
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77 do not operate this appliance unless the privacy curtain is se- cured. Failure to comply could result in fire or serious injury. Warning ! Be sure all control knobs are turned “off” when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left on or unat...
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78 water heater________________________________________ safety information for your safety read safety instructions on page 73. Operating instructions—gas a. This appliance does not have a pilot light. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light ...
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79 8. If lock-out occurs before main burner lights, turn switch to “off”, wait five seconds and turn switch to “on” position. This will restart the ignition cycle. The first start-up of the heater may require several ignition cycles before all air is purged from the propane lines. If the burner will...
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80 if the user of this appliance fails to maintain it in the condition in which it was shipped from the factory or if the appliance is not used solely for its intended purpose or if the appliance is not maintained in accordance with the instruc- tions in this manual then the risk of a fire and/or th...
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81 to turn off water heater: 1. Turn switch to “off” position. 2. Turn off the electric power to the appliance. 3. Turn off propane supply. 4. If the vehicle is to be stored or the water heater is going to be turned off while subject to freezing temperature, drain the water heater. Winterizing your ...
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82 operation during travel while the refrigerator should be level when the vehicle is stopped, performance during travel is not usually effected. Venting for an absorption unit to operate fully it must have two vents. The lower vent serves as access to service components and allows air to enter. As ...
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83 door handles during travel, the door latch prevents the door from opening. When closing each door, push the door toward the refrigerator until you hear a “ clicking sound”. To open each door, pull the handle away from the refrigerator. Refrigerator storage before the refrigerator is stored for an...
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84 air conditioner—roof or side normal air conditioner is placed on top of roof and all controls are inside on air box. See instructions supplied by the manufacturer of product. A possible future air conditioner may be placed in the sidewall, near roof line and will installed only by factory personn...
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85 if problems occur with any appliance while traveling, contact the appliance manufacture direct. These phone numbers are listed in the appliance manuals. Manuals should stay in unit at all times. Important phone numbers ————————————————————— ————————————————————— ————————————————————— ————————————...