Air Conditioner; Converter/Battery Charger; Care & Maintenance; Fiberglass Care - forest river 2013 Shasta Owner's Manual

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Elevate the antenna
and remove the
set screw from the
rotating gear housing
(see illustration).
Spray lubricant into
hole and around the
edges of the gear housing. Rotate the gear housing until the
lubricant coats the bearing surfaces and the antenna rotates
freely. Reinstall set screw.

AIR CONDITIONER

Your recreational vehicle may be equipped with an optional
roof mounted air conditioner. It operates on 110 volt power
and is located in the living/dining area and also in the
bedroom area of some models. Your RV may have come,
factory equipped, with the wiring and necessary bracing for
the insertion of an air conditioner, even if it was purchased
without the air conditioner installed at the factory. Check
with your dealer for additional information.
Refer to the air conditioner manufacturer's users' manual for
complete operating and service instructions. Efficiency when
using the air conditioning can be increased by closing all
windows and curtains and parking your RV in the shade. Air
conditioning consumes a large portion of the electric power
available in the recreational vehicle and efficient operation
can be an important consideration.
Even though your recreational vehicle is equipped with 30 or
50 amp capabilities, be aware that some campgrounds may
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GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance and cleaning of your recreational
vehicle is necessary to retain the dependability, safety and
appearance that will provide you with many miles of trouble
free operation as well as protecting your investment.
Keep good records of maintenance functions performed and
be sure to follow all owner obligations as may be required
by the chassis manufacturer to keep your warranty in force.
It is also important to note that operating conditions will
effect service timetables. Driving in extreme conditions such
as heavy dust, continuous short trips, or start and stop
heavy traffic means that the length of time between service
appointments will be shortened. Discuss service timetables
with both your dealer and chassis service representative.
Preventative maintenance will pay for itself many times
over by catching or preventing problems before they occur.
Many repair costs are greatly increased by ignoring problems
Appliances
Care & Maintenance
offer less than 30 amp service. Check with the campground
before utilizing excessive power, which may create a fire
hazard or trip breakers, in either the recreational vehicle, or
the outside power source.
NOTE: ALWAYS TURN OFF AIR CONDITIONER (AND ALL
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES) BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE
RV FROM ITS' 110 VOLT POWER SOURCE.
NOTE: IF YOU COVER THE OUTSIDE PORTION OF YOUR
AIRCONDITIONER DURING PERIODS OF STORAGE, BE
SURE TO REMOVE PROTECTIVE COVER BEFORE REUSING.

CONVERTER/BATTERY CHARGER

The power converter is designed to supply the nominal 12
volt filtered power for all 12 volt operated devices. Although
the converter is an excellent battery charger, the converter
does not require a battery to be connected to it for proper
operation. Average charge rate will depend on several
variables such as, condition of the battery(s), temperature,
and the length of time the battery(s) are connected to the
converter.
NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING A BATTERY/S, ALWAYS
OBSERVE POLARITY.
WITH REVERSE POLORITY WILL BLOW THE POWER
CONVERTER OUTPUT FUSES. IF THE 12 VOLT LOAD
EXCEEDS THE CONVERTER OUTPUT, THE VOLTAGE
WILL DROP TO PREVENT ANY FURTHER INCREASE IN
CURRENT. TURNING OFF UNNECESSARY LIGHTS AND/OR
APPLIANCES WILL LOWER POWER REQUIREMENT AND
THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESTORE.
when they are small ones, allowing them to build into larger
problems and possibly voiding your warranty due to neglect,
misuse or abuse. If left unattended, small problems may also
begin to effect other parts and systems of the recreational
vehicle .
Fiberglass Siding
The care of fiberglass siding is basically the same as any
automotive finish. Any finish will deteriorate with time.
Dulling and fading can be increased by exposure to extreme
sunlight, air pollutants and excessive moisture. Regular
washing will help prevent this from occurring. If surface
deterioration such as yellowing or chalking occurs, for proper
procedure, consult with your dealer.
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