Fleetwood 2010 Pulse Manual de usuario

2010 Owner’s Manual

6/2009 Pulse - Icon O ner’s Manual Printed in USA (Revised 8/2008)

2010 Pulse - Icon

mitt d in any form or by any m ans, l ctronic or m chanical, including photocopying, r cording, or by any infor-

mation storag or r tri val syst m without writt n p rmission from Fl twood RV, Inc.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: Product information, photography and illustrations includ d in this manual w r as

accurat as possibl at th tim of publication. Mat rials, d sign, and sp cifications ar subj ct to chang without

notic . Fl twood has d sign d its r cr ational v hicl s for a vari ty of custom r us s. Each v hicl f atur s optimal

s ating, sl ping, storag , and fluid capaciti s. Th us r is r sponsibl for s l cting th prop r combination of loads

(i. . occupants, quipm nt, fluids, cargo, tc.) to nsur that th v hicl ’s w ight capaciti s ar not xc d d.

Manufacturing subsidiari s of Fl twood RV, Inc. build th following motor hom s:

Am rican All gianc • Am rican Eagl • Am rican H ritag • Am rican Tradition • Bound r • Bound r Di s l •

Discov ry • Excursion • Exp dition • Fi sta • Icon • Jambor • Jambor Sport • Pac Arrow • Provid nc •

Puls • Qu st • R volution LE • Southwind • T rra • Tioga • Tioga Rang r

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ......................01-1

Inspect and Maintain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01-2

Planning and Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01-2

Owner’s Information Package . . . . . . . . . . . .01-2

Chassis and Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . .01-3

Suspension Alignment and Tire Balance . . . .01-3

After-Market Steering Aid Devices . . . . . . . .01-4

Warnings, Terms and Concepts for

Safe Operation of Your Motor Home . . . .01-4

Event Data Recording Device

(If Equippe ) .......................01-6

Drivers License Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .01-6

WARRANTY ..........................02-1

Coverage Provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-1

What is Not Covered by This Warranty . . . .02-1

Limitations...........................02-2

Your Rights nder State Law . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2

Dealer’s Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2

Owner’s Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2

Manufacturer’s Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2

WarrantyService ......................02-3

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-4

IMPORTANT NOTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-1

PULSE-ICON INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . .04-1

LampsandBulbs ......................04-1

Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . .04-1

ONTHEROAD........................05-1

Motor Home Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-1

Responsibility for Proper Loa ing . . . . . .05-1

Some Definitions First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-1

Towing a Vehicle or Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . .05-2

DinghyTowing......................05-4

Trailer Hitch Connector Wiring . . . . . . . .05-4

Occupant an Cargo Carrying Capacity an

Loa Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-5

How to Weigh Your Loa e Motor Home .05-5

Dangers of Overloa ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-7

Loa ingTips .......................05-7

Tires ................................05-8

TireInflation .......................05-8

AirPressure ........................05-9

Un erinflation ......................05-9

Air Pressure Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-9

TireReplacement ...................05-10

If You Get a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-10

Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-10

Seats and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-11

Air Bags (If Equippe ) ................05-11

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint

System(SRS) ....................05-11

Combination Lap an Shoul er Belts . . .05-11

Safety Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-12

Safety Restraints for Children . . . . . . . . . . .05-12

Safety Belts for Chil ren . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-12

Chil Seat Tethers (If Equippe ) . . . . . . .05-13

Driving and Vehicle Control . . . . . . . . . . . .05-13

Using the Engine to Slow the

MotorHome.....................05-14

Maneuvering in Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-14

Rear View Video Monitor (If Equippe ) . . .05-15

Body ndercoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-15

Fuel and Fuel Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-15

Safe Refueling Gui elines . . . . . . . . . . . .05-16

Fuel Types an Driveability Issues . . . . .05-16

API Refueling Advisory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-16

EngineFan..........................05-17

Exhaust System Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-17

Engine Temperature Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . .05-17

Emergency Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-17

LIVING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME . . .06-1

Setup ...............................06-1

Effects of Permanent Occupancy . . . . . . . . .06-1

Con ensation an How to Control It . . . .06-1

Dripping Ceiling Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-3

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-3

What the RV Owner Can Do . . . . . . . . . . .06-4

Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions . . . . . .06-5

Carbon Monoxi e Detector/Alarm . . . . . .06-5

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FireSafety ...........................06-6

Fire Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-6

Smoke Detector/Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-7

Monitor anel ........................06-7

Leveling System (If Equipped) ...........06-8

ower Entry Step (If Equipped) ..........06-8

Entry and Screen Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-8

atio Awning (If Equipped) ..............06-9

Windows ............................06-9

Emergency Exit indow(s) . . . . . . . . . . . .06-9

Remote Mirror Control (If Equipped) . . . . . .06-9

Sun Visors (If Equipped) ...............06-9

ull Shades (If Equipped) ..............06-10

Day/Night Shades (If Equipped) . . . . . . .06-10

Mini-Blinds (If Equipped) ..............06-10

Storage.............................06-10

Exterior Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-10

InteriorStorage ....................06-11

Slide-Out Rooms (If Equipped) ..........06-11

Interior and Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-11

Dinette Conversion (with Built-in Table)

(IfEquipped)....................06-12

Dinette Conversion (with Free-Standing Table)

(IfEquipped) ....................06-12

Dinette Conversion

(with Pedestal Table) (If Equipped) . .06-12

Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) . . . . . . . .06-12

Sleeper Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) . .06-12

BunkLadderUse ...................06-12

Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain

Dividers ........................06-13

InteriorLighting ...................06-13

OverheadVents ....................06-13

Folding Chairs (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . .06-14

Free-Standing Furniture (If Equipped) . .06-14

PL MBING SYSTEMS

AND HOLDING TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-1

Fresh Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-1

External Fresh ater Hookup . . . . . . . . . .07-1

Filling the On-Board ater Tank . . . . . . .07-1

Draining the Fresh ater Tank . . . . . . . . .07-2

aterPump ........................07-2

aterPumpFilter ...................07-2

LowPointDrains ...................07-2

Troubleshooting the Fresh ater System . .07-3

Leaks .............................07-3

Sanitizing the Fresh ater System . . . . . .07-3

Exterior Shower (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . .07-4

Drinking ater Filter System

(If Equipped) .....................07-4

hole Coach ater Filter System

(IfEquipped) .....................07-4

Waste Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-4

Toilet .............................07-4

Draining the Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . .07-5

Black Tank Flush System (If Equipped) . .07-6

HoldingTankCare ..................07-7

Cold eather Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-7

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-1

Batteries.............................08-1

Chassis 12-Volt Electrical System . . . . . . . . .08-1

Chassis Bulbs and Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-1

Fleetwood 12-Volt House and Automotive

System ............................08-1

Battery Disconnect (If Equipped) . . . . . . .08-1

Battery Inspection and Care . . . . . . . . . . .08-2

BatteryCharging ....................08-2

Solar Panel (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-3

Selecting a Replacement Battery . . . . . . . .08-3

Auxiliary Start System (If Equipped) . . . . .08-3

120-VoltSystem ......................08-3

PowerConverter ....................08-4

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) .08-4

Generator (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-4

Generator Fuel Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-5

Propane Generator (If Equipped) . . . . . . .08-5

Generator Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-5

Generator Operating Safety Precautions . .08-5

Electronic Climate Control System

(If Equipped) .......................08-6

Electrical Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-6

Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . .08-7

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PROPANESYSTEM....................09-1

ropane Safety recautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-1

System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-2

Hoses .............................09-2

Propane Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-2

Using ropane System at Low

Temperatures .......................09-2

Filling ropane Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-3

ropane System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-3

ropane Leak Detector/Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . .09-3

Lighting ropane Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . .09-4

APPLIANCES .........................10-1

WaterHeater .........................10-1

ater Heater Bypass Valve . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1

Refrigerator ..........................10-1

Furnace .............................10-1

Range...............................10-2

Range Exhaust Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Air Conditioner(s) (If Equipped) ..........10-2

Televisions and DVD layers

(If Equipped) .......................10-3

Additional 12-Volt Equipment . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

VideoEquipment ......................10-3

Video Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

TVAntenna ..........................10-3

Antenna Operating Instructions ........10-3

Satellite Dish Antenna (If Equipped) . . . . . .10-4

Telephone Jack (If Equipped) ............10-4

Microwave Oven (If Equipped) ...........10-4

Washer/Dryer-Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4

Miscellaneous Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4

MAINTENANCE.......................11-1

Exterior .............................11-1

Stains .............................11-1

Sealant Renewal ....................11-2

Exterior Graphics Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2

indows, Doors, Vents and Locks . . . . . . .11-2

T ORoofSystem .....................11-2

Cleaning...........................11-2

Care ..............................11-3

Door, indow, Roof Component

and Molding Resealing . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3

Acrylic Assist Handles (If Equipped) . . . . . .11-3

Interior ..............................11-3

Fabrics............................11-3

Solid Surface Top Care (If Equipped) . . . .11-3

Laminate Top Care (If Equipped) . . . . . . .11-4

alls and Ceiling Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4

Attaching Accessories to Your

MotorHome......................11-4

Plastic/Fiberglass Shower Stall . . . . . . . . .11-4

Floors and Carpeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4

ood Floor (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4

EngineAccess ......................11-5

Exterior Sealants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5

Generator Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5

Maintenance Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5

STORAGE ............................12-1

Storage Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1

Short-Term Storage (Less than 60 days) . .12-1

Long-Term Storage (Over 60 days) . . . . .12-2

Winterization .........................12-2

ater System interizing . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3

Reactivating the Motor Home

AfterStorage .......................12-4

GLOSSARY ...........................13-1

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the recre tion l vehicle life-style

nd the growing f mily of motor home owners.

We sincerely th nk you for choosing

Fleetwood motor home!

Your motor home h s been designed to provide

you with ye rs of c refree, ple s nt tr veling

nd v c tioning. It conforms with, or exceeds,

pplic ble Nat onal F re Protect on Assoc at on

(NFPA), Canad an Standards Assoc at on (CSA)

(units built for C n d only), Federal Motor

Veh cle Safety Standards (FMVSS),Env ron-

mental Protect on Agency (EPA) nd Cal forn a

A r Resources Board (CARB) regul tions. The

se l tt ched just outside the entry door indi-

c tes compli nce with NFPA or CSA st nd rds.

Like ll equipment, your motor home will require

c re nd regul r m inten nce in order to deliver

m ximum v lue nd perform nce. The de ler will

give you b sic oper ting nd m inten nce instruc-

tions. However, supplement this by re ding ll

instruction l m teri l(s) furnished with the motor

home in the Owner’s Inf rmati n Package nd

the motor home Chassis Operat r’s/

Owner’s Guide/Manual. This inform tion out-

lines import nt re s of oper tion nd m inte-

n nce for you to follow for s fe, trouble-free serv-

ice from your motor home. Study these m teri ls

c refully. A good working knowledge of your

motor home nd how to c re for it will help you

enjoy m ny miles nd ye rs of recre tion l living.

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NOTE

This ma ual describes ma y features of your RV a d

i cludes some i structio s for its safe use. This ma -

ual, i cludi g photographs a d illustratio s, is of a ge -

eral ature o ly. Some equipme t a d features

described or show i this ma ual may be optio al or

because of the co ti uous program of product cha ge

co ducted by Fleetwood, it is possible that rece t prod-

uct cha ges may ot be i cluded.

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NOTE

Throughout this ma ual the term “RV” represe ts a

“Recreatio al Vehicle” as defi ed by the NFPA 1192.

This i cludes motor homes, fifth wheel trailers, travel

trailers, campi g trailers, recreatio al park trailers,

a d truck campers.

Failure to follow proper procedures or install proper

equipment can result in property damage, injury

and/or death.

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WARNING

Introduction

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If you h ve ny questions reg rding oper tion,

m inten nce, or service, ple se cont ct your

de ler immedi tely so he c n ssist you. Your

de ler’s Service or S les Dep rtment will h n-

dle ny norm l problems which might occur.

Some equipment nd fe tures described or

shown in this m nu l m y be option l or not

v il ble on some models.

Bec use of the continuous progr m of product

improvement conducted by Fleetwood, it is pos-

sible th t recent product ch nges m y not be

included in this m nu l. Specific tions m y

ch nge without notice. Product inform tion,

illustr tions nd photogr phy included in this

Owner’s M nu l were s ccur te s possible t

the time of public tion, nd re represent tive of

function nd m y or m y not be specific in their

depiction of ctu l equipment, f brics, interior

or exterior decor or design options s inst lled

on or in your recre tion l vehicle.

The instructions included in this m nu l re

intended s guide, nd in no respect extend the

responsibilities of the m nuf cturing subsidi ry,

p rent comp ny or ffili tes beyond the st n-

d rd written w rr nty s presented in this m n-

u l.

Fleetwood h s designed its recre tion l vehicles

to provide v riety of uses for its customers.

E ch vehicle fe tures optim l se ting, sleeping,

stor ge nd fluid c p cities. The user is respon-

sible for selecting the proper combin tion of

lo ds to ensure th t the recre tion l vehicle’s

c p cities re not exceeded.

INSPECT AND MAINTAIN

Follow consistent schedule of inspection nd

m inten nce for your motor home. Your contin-

uing s fety nd comfort depend on it. This m n-

u l includes section outlining m inten nce

interv ls. If you follow the m inten nce guide-

lines, you will minimize the possibility of f il-

ure of ny import nt system or p rt of your

motor home.

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

E ch ye r millions of Americ ns emb rk on

trips using some type of recre tion l vehicle.

Proper pl nning of your trip will ensure ple s-

ur ble experience. A thorough knowledge of

your RV is import nt if you re going to get the

most out of the convenience nd s fety items

built into your motor home. Be s f mili r with

it s you re with your person l c r or truck. If

you h ve trouble or h ve questions, ple se con-

sult your de ler.

OWNER’S INFORMATION

PACKAGE

This p ck ge cont ins v lu ble documents bout

your motor home nd its equipment nd systems.

This Owner’s Manual nd the Chassis

Operat r’s Manual re in the p ck ge. Since this

m nu l does not cover every possible det il of

equipment nd options inst lled on or in your

motor home, there re booklets nd instruction l

m teri l in the p ck ge th t will help you s fely

oper te, m int in nd troubleshoot those items.

Be sure y u read all this inf rmati n and

understand the safety and perating instructi ns

included in the package. Addition lly, you must

follow ll m inten nce instructions to insure full

w rr nty cover ge. If you decide to sell or tr de

your motor home, be sure the new owner

receives ll the m teri l in this p ck ge.

NOTE

If your Owner’s Informat on Package does ot co -

tai these items, eve if you purchased your motor

home “used,” please call or write Fleetwood a d

request the desired or missi g i formatio .

Fleetwood Owner Relat ons

P.O. Box 1007

Decatur, IN 46733

1-800-322-8216

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Introduction

CHASSIS AND VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION

Sever l numbers re used to identify the vehicle

nd components used on the vehicle.

The V.I.N. or Vehicle Identificati n Number is

ssigned by the ch ssis m nuf cturer nd is the

number used for vehicle registr tion. The V.I.N.

is found on the Feder l Certific tion T g tt ched

in the driver’s comp rtment. Refer to this infor-

m tion when ordering p rts from the ch ssis

m nuf cturer or ch ssis de ler service center.

The F.I.N. or Fleetw d Identificati n Number

is loc ted on the t g just outside the m in entry

door or on the outside left front side of the motor

home. Use this number when ordering p rts

through your Fleetwood de ler.

SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT

AND TIRE BALANCE

The front suspension nd steering system of this

vehicle w s ccur tely ligned t the f ctory

before delivery to the de lership. However, fter

you h ve fully lo ded the vehicle ccording to

your person l needs, h ve the lignment

checked nd djusted, if necess ry. To help pre-

vent uneven tire we r, check the front-end lign-

ment periodic lly.

Please n te that fr nt-end alignment after

retail delivery is the wner’s resp nsibility and

is n t c vered under the warranty.

Located n the dr ver’s compartment.

Located on the exter or left front s de

of the motor home.

(Example)

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