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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY STATEMENT PG. 3-4 IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION PG. 5 SAFETY PG. 6-7 WELCOME PG. 8-11 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS PG. 12 TRAILER AND TRUCK PG. 13-14 ELECTRICAL TO TRUCK PG. 15 LOADING WORKSHEET PG. 16 ON THE ROAD PG. 17-18 EFFECTS OF PROLONGED OCCUPANCY PG.

  • Page 3: Warranty Statement

    In the event of such an occurrence, the Owner should contact the selling dealer for a service appointment. If it is not possible to return to the selling dealer, call the Chalet factory Service Department, and they will provide you with the location of the nearest authorized dealer or repair facility.
  • Page 4 As the manufacturer of the Camper that you purchased, Chalet does not know the purpose you have in mind for your truck and camper, nor does Chalet know the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”) of your truck.

  • Page 5: Identification Information

    IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION For identification purposes it is recommended that you write the trailer serial number inside your RV. Pick a spot behind a drawer or inside a cabinet. Protect yourself from possible theft and be able to identify your property. You should keep a copy of this information at home.

  • Page 6: Safety

    The use of this Chalet RV is required to furnish the equipment inside the recreational vehicle may following consumer information as provided by the cause fires or asphyxiation.
  • Page 7 The following label has been placed in the vehicle A warning label has been located near the propane near the range area: container. This label reads: WARNING DANGER DO NOT FILL PROPANE CONTAINERS) TO MORE IF YOU SMELL PROPANE: THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY. FAILURE TO 1.

  • Page 8: Welcome

    Chalet RV is a member of the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) and Chalet RV provides a limited warranty as defined at the the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Industry front of this manual. Please read that warranty Association (CRVIA) which oversees that our products carefully.
  • Page 9 In these instances you may decide to seek the assistance of a qualified RV service center to perform these tasks. Contact your Chalet RV dealership’s service center in advance for a scheduled appointment time. Advise the service...
  • Page 10 Chalet RV. Each owner should read this manual and applicable options on your particular RV: thoroughly and heed the warnings given herein, as Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 11 • Fire Extinguisher (mounted) hazardous. If you are not sure, call your Chalet • Remote for TV/LCD & DVD (LCD/TV option) dealer for help! Also alterations or modifications to your trailer may void your warranty.

  • Page 12: Reporting Safety Defects

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Chalet RV To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236, or write to: NHTSA, 400 Seventh St., S.W., Washington, D.C.

  • Page 13: Trailer And Truck

    Selecting the right combination requires understanding only way you can find out if the load is both within the a few guidelines. Your Chalet dealer can be a valuable source of information when matching a camper to your tire capacity, as well as whether or not the load is properly distributed.
  • Page 14 TIRES Tires are available in a variety of load ratings and sizes, and if the tires you currently have cannot handle the load, it maybe possible to replace your tires with tires of higher pound capacity. Bear in mind, that the ultimate capacity of the truck is determined by the weakest link in the system.

  • Page 15: Electrical To Truck

    The truck electrical connector will be installed by your Chalet Dealer to your truck wiring system. With the wiring and connectors hooked-up, your truck will supply 12-volt DC power to charge your trailer’s battery and provide power for the 12-volt power needs while the truck is operating.

  • Page 16: Loading Worksheet

    TRUCK/TRAILER LOAD WORKSHEET The truck must be weighed with occupants and full of fuel. Drive onto the scales and get the weight of the total truck. Next pull forward until the front axle is off the scale and get the weight on the rear axle. Subtract the weight on the rear axle from the total truck weight to get the weight on the front axle.

  • Page 17: On The Road

    ON THE ROAD OADING 5. Always keep tires in good condition and when When loading camping gear, store heavy items first and replacing, be certain that the new tires have the place down low. Distribute weight as evenly as load carrying capacity of your truck’s G.V.W.R. possible from side to side.
  • Page 18 CARBON MONOXIDE GAS increases, driving stability, stopping ability, and ability Safety Precautions to make emergency maneuvers are greatly reduced. Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, tasteless, and odor-less. It is a combustion by-product of fuel burning Reduce speed before starting down hills - even engines.

  • Page 19: Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy

    EFFECTS OF PROLONGED OCCUPANCY ventilation may increase furnace-heating load during Your RV was designed primarily for recreational cold weather, it will greatly reduce water use and short-term occupancy. If you expect to occupy condensation. the trailer for an extended period, be prepared to Even when it is raining or snowing, ventilation air from deal with condensation and the humid conditions that outside will be far drier than interior air and will...

  • Page 20: Fire And Safety

    FIRE AND SAFETY The hazard and possibility of fire exists in all areas of fire extinguisher, stand 45 degrees from the flame and life, and the recreational lifestyle is no exception. Your spray side to side, starting at the top of the flame. Use trailer is a complex device made up of many caution to avoid standing upwind or uphill.
  • Page 21 COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE AND PROPANE LEAK DETECTOR OPERATION A permanently installed detector is located near the floor in the forward portion of the main camper floor When the unit is first powered up, the CO sensor area. The unit contains an alarm that will sound, requires a ten (10) minute initial warm-up period to alerting you to the presence of propane or carbon clean the sensor element and achieve stabilization.
  • Page 22 PROPANE GAS ALARM The Red LED will flash and the alarm will sound a steady tone whenever a dangerous level of propane or methane gas is detected. IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED. The detector will continue to alarm until the Test/Mute switch on the front of the alarm is pressed.

  • Page 23: Equipment

    YOUR MODEL. VENTS All exterior vents and louvers provide needed air After taking delivery of your Chalet RV, spend circulation. Be sure not to block these vents some time familiarizing yourself with the exterior and because damage to equipment, as well as interior features.
  • Page 24 STABILIZER JACKS All models except the LTW come standard with four stabilizer jacks, one on each of the four corners. The jack is designed for fine leveling and stabilizing light weight trailers with up to 14” of clearance from frame to ground. Please refer to the data sheet included in your appliance packet for safety warnings and operating instructions.

  • Page 25: Electrical System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS condition meter located on the monitor panel. Also The electrical system consists of a primary 12-volt DC check the water level often. The use of a hydrometer system and a 120-volt AC system. The 12-volt system is required to test for the specific gravity of the battery uses battery power similar to that used in automobiles.
  • Page 26 RV. Leave the blown fuse in that circuit tank is filled. Material trapped on the sides of the holding and have your camper checked by your Chalet tanks may give a full reading when the tank is dealer.
  • Page 27 Do not use the outlet or other outlets on the same circuit. Have the camper electrical system checked out at an authorized Chalet Dealer Service Center. Do not use the system until the problem has been corrected.

  • Page 28: Propane System

    11. Go to a Chalet dealer for any propane system switch service to the other tank, and a red band will show in the window, with the arrow or slide pointing to repairs.
  • Page 29 PROPANE AT LOW TEMPERATURES Propane systems can and do freeze up in very cold weather. It is a common misconception that the regulator or the propane itself freezes. Actually, it is moisture or water vapor that gets trapped in the system or absorbed by the propane that freezes and causes the problem.

  • Page 30: Appliances

    However, cook temperatures will vary from home ranges depending on the altitude. appliance. If you have a problem, see your local Chalet service center or call the appliance manufacturer. Your range is equipped with a spark igniter for lighting the top burners.
  • Page 31 WATER HEATER CONTINUED open and should be of adequate duration to Do not operate the water heater until it is filled with completely burn off residue. water. Turn on the hot water at the galley sink, and Portable propane appliances are not safe for when water flows continuously the heater is full.

  • Page 32: Fresh Water System

    FRESH WATER SYSTEM When traveling, always turn OFF the water pump. Your RV is outfitted with a system designed to This will reduce the possibility of water flowing during provide fresh (potable) water service from an onboard travel. If the pump cycles on and off when no water is water tank or a city water connection with a fresh water being used, you may have a partly open faucet, a leak tank fill located on the outside of the trailer.
  • Page 33 WATER SYSTEM DRAIN SHOWER The water system should be drained if it will be out of The showerhead is removable for hand-held use and service for more than one week. This will prevent algae equipped with a water flow control device to allow you and bacteria contamination of your fresh water system.

  • Page 34: Waste System

    WASTE SYSTEM The waste holding system in your RV is made up of sinks, shower, toilet plumbing drain and vent lines, “gray water” holding tank, and “black water” holding tank. The holding tanks make the system completely self-contained and allow you to dispose of wastewater at your convenience.
  • Page 35 5. Allow enough time for the tank to drain completely. If the drain system does get clogged: Rinse and flush the tank and drain hose through Use a hand-operated probe to loosen the toilet with a bucket of water or a hose. stubborn accumulations.

  • Page 36: Slide Out

    If very loud noises occur, contact your Chalet Dealer. When the slide-out room is extended outside of the RV, elements such as rain, snow, dirt or other debris may cling to the outside surfaces of the room and could affect the function of the slide-out room.

  • Page 37: General Maintenance

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE This section explains why it is important to keep your does not harm the finish. Remember to re-wax these RV well maintained, how to preserve the areas, even if the rest of the RV does not need appearance of the exterior and interior and to follow waxing.
  • Page 38 DOORS AND WINDOWS DAMAGE CHECKS Lubricate door hinges, locks and window It is important to periodically check the exterior for mechanisms periodically with powdered graphite. damage. Pay particular attention to the following Clean window frames and tracks to ensure easy areas: operation.
  • Page 39 INTERIOR MAINTENANCE INTERIOR ODOR WOOD PRODUCT CARE New RV’s may have a strong odor and even cause Remove dust with a clean slightly damp cloth. Apply a eye irritation when closed up in hot weather. This is quality furniture polish and buff with a soft, dry cloth. due to glues used in the cabinetry and paneling.
  • Page 40 MAINTENANCE CHART START OF BEFORE USE MONTHLY EACH TRIP OR WEEKLY Service to be performed Inspect wiring, connector plug & receptacles Check exterior lighting Inspect exterior sealant Inspect propane system compartment for leaks and kinked lines Test propane leak detector for proper operation Check smoke detector operation Check carbon monoxide detector operation Check fire extinguisher...

  • Page 41: Winterization / Storage

    WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE OPERATING IN FREEZING CONDITIONS 13. Check the RV weekly If water freezes inside the system, it can damage piping and equipment. LONG-TERM STORAGE - Above Freezing 1. Perform all the preceding short-term storage Keeping the interior warm will aid in preventing water steps.
  • Page 42 WATER HEATER BYPASS (if equipped) 9. Disconnect the 120-volt power cord The water heater bypass valve is located behind the Draining the water system alone will not provide water heater and is used when winterizing the water adequate cold weather protection. If the RV is to system for storage.
  • Page 43 2. Operate each propane appliance. Observe all burners and pilot flames for proper color and size. If there are any problems, refer to an authorized Chalet RV Service Center. GENERAL 1. Install new 9-volt battery in smoke detector and remote control for electric jacks.

  • Page 44: Slide Out Troubleshooting Guide

    Lippert Components, Inc. Informational Publication LIP Sheet - 0260 revA SCHWINTEK INWALL SLIDEOUT SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING OOM SLIDE DOESN’T WORK IS FUSE BLOWN? REPLACE FUSE CAN NON MOVING SLIDE BE MOVED MANUALLY? MOTOR SHAFT BROKEN, REPLACE MOTOR ARE THERE ANY REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS? OBSTRUCTIONS MOTOR STALLING...
  • Page 45 SCHWINTEK INWALL SLIDEOUT SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont’d) 1. Electronic Manual Override (available on board revision C1 and newer): • Locate the circuit board • Press the “mode button” six times quickly, then press a 7th time and hold for approxiamately 5 seconds. See Fig. 1. MODE •...
  • Page 46 SCHWINTEK INWALL SLIDEOUT SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont’d) Error codes During operation when an error occurs the board will use the led’s to indicate where the problem exists. For motor specific faults the green led will blink 1 time for motor 1, and 2 times for motor 2. The red led will blink from 2 to 9 times depending on the error code.
  • Page 47 SCHWINTEK INWALL SLIDEOUT SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont’d) **********Never ‘jump’ or charge the battery from the power connections on the Inwall Controller. Always do this at the battery.***************** Only 1 side moving The Schwintek Inwall Room Slide has a separate motor to operate each side of the room. Does only 1 side of the room move a short distance (2 to 4 inches) and stop.

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