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Summary of Contents for Glacier A612
- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL www.glaciericehouse.com...
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Page 2: Warranty
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Glacier Ice House. We hope you will get many years of productive use from it. This frame is designed to be pulled by a proper size vehicle. All product users must read and understand this manual prior to equipment operation. This manual is considered part of your fish house frame and should remain with it at all times. -
Page 3: Safety Signal Words
SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS WARNING: Note the use of signal words Indicates a potentially DANGER, WARNING and hazardous situation that, if not CAUTION with the safety messages. Avoided, could result in death or The appropriate signal word for each serious injury, and includes hazards has been selected using the that are exposed when guards are following guidelines: removed. - Page 4 Alignments need to be done periodically throughout ownership. When one doesn’t comply with these directions your Glacier may occur tire wear. Each customer will need to show a copy of their receipt of alignment done to receive any warranty on tire or other related axle issues.
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Page 5: Tire Safety
How to Install Safety Signs: . Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry. . Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. . Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper. . Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place. -
Page 6: Before Operation
. Lighting Kits are available from your dealer or from the manufacturer. BEFORE OPERATION . For your safety, before operating the winches on your fish house frame, check all clamps to guarantee they are tight. Failure to do this may result in bodily injury. -
Page 7: Highway And Transport Operations
. NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED – Do not carry passengers anywhere on, or in, the frame, except as required for operation. . Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts. . Do not clean, lubricate or adjust your equipment while it is moving. . -
Page 8: Plumbing Systems
PLUMBING SYSTEMS The plumbing system in your trailer is typically categorized into three primary sub-systems: Fresh water, Gray water, and Black water. Fresh or Potable water is stored in the fresh water tank or is directly introduced into the plumbing system by way of the city water fill located on the exterior of the trailer. Gray water system consists of the waste water from the sinks and tub/shower. - Page 9 8. Continue filling the entire water system with clean water and run water through all facets until the bleach odor is no longer present. 9. Fill the water system one more time followed by a final draining of the tanks. 10.
- Page 10 WATER LINE DRAINS The freshwater system is typically equipped with at least one water drain which extend downward below the chassis frame. Removal of the threaded drain cap will allow water to drain out of the fresh water system. It will still be necessary to add RV antifreeze in order to fully winterize the water system. WINTERIZATION OF PLUMBING SYSTEM It will be necessary to winterize the water system of your RV when storing or using the trailer in subfreezing weather.
- Page 11 WASTE WATER TANKS The shower and sink water is discharged into a holding tank which is commonly referred to as a “Gray” water tank. This tank connects to an exterior valve with a connection for sewer hose. The toilet waste and water is discharged into a separate holding tank which is also referred to as a “Black”...
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Page 12: Following Operation
. Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit from rolling. FISH HOUSE WEIGHTS/ CAPACITIES MODEL DESCRIPTION GVWR UNIT WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY A612 6.5 X 12 FT SGL CRANK 2990# 2680# 310# A612SP 6.5 X 12 Ft SGL CRANK SPEAR... -
Page 13: Performing Maintenance
CARRYING CAPACITY EQUALS THE TOTAL OF WHAT IS BUILT ON TO THE FRAME PLUS ANYTHING THAT IS CARRIED IN THE UNIT WHEN COMPLETE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE . Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. . Be certain all moving parts on frame have come to a complete stop before attempting To perform maintenance. -
Page 14: Maintenance Chart
Clean & paint. As needed. Sealing Roof Yearly. Glacier desires that you have full enjoyment of and cannot be used because of a manufacturing your new Glacier Ice House recreational vehicle. or chassis defect for a cumulative total of seven... -
Page 15: Warranty & Service
Glacier LLC by certified you are unable to find satisfaction at the dealer mail, return receipt requested, setting forth the level, please contact the Glacier Ice House service problems and asking for immediate Service Department, where we will make our assistance, RV Warrior is willing and able to best effort to reach an agreeable solution. -
Page 16: General Safety
The following label has been placed in the Carry-over your preparedness from your home cooking area of the vehicle: to your Glacier Ice House by having a pre- planned escape route. BE SURE EVERYONE IF YOU SMELL GAS: KNOWS WHERE THE EMERGENCY EXIT IS 1. -
Page 17: Lp Gas Safety
Monoxide (CO), each Glacier Ice House is During the design and development of our equipped with a CO Detector. Glacier units the number and size of storage compartments and the liquid tank capacities are Carefully read the instructions included with maximized for value and convenience. -
Page 18: Loading Tips
THESE ITEMS MUST BE SUBTRACTED FROM THE The difference between the empty weight and TOTAL OF THE CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY. the weight of the RV in traveling configuration is your usable load. If the loaded weight of your Notice: If your RV is equipped with holding RV exceeds the GVWR or the weight on any axle tanks, empty the holding tanks before filling exceeds that axle's GAWR, the RV is overloaded... -
Page 19: Tire Markings
• GVWR: The maximum permissible weight of E is the load range. your vehicle, INCLUDING CARGO, ALL OPTIONS, PASSENGERS, GASOLINE AND WATER. TIRE LOAD RATINGS USEFUL WEIGHTS: Load ratings for tires go up as the Water – 8.328 pounds per gallon corresponding letter changes. -
Page 20: Electrical System
30-AMP 110-VOLT SERVICE check the inflation and adjust to the recommended operating pressure before Your Glacier RV comes with a 30-amp service. putting the vehicle back into service. 30-amp service is 110-volt service limited to a total of 30 amps of draw. A three pronged... - Page 21 Your vehicle is equipped with an electrical power converter that changes 110-volt power BATTERY TYPES AND CHARGING to 12-volt power to run 12-volt powered appliances your vehicle. It gets the 110-volt Deep-cycle batteries are usually rated in Amp- power by way of the shoreline or a power hours, which is based on a 20-hour discharge generator.
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Page 22: Climate Differences
expansion. The high pressure of the vapor in the tank is reduced in two stages as it makes its To operate any LP gas appliance, the LP gas way to your appliance. The tank pressure will tank’s service valve must be OPEN. When first vary with temperature and altitude, but it may used, or after a refill, there may be some air in be in the range of 100 to 250 pounds per square... - Page 23 avoided by using moisture free gas and keeping all tank valves CLOSED during storage. WATER TANK An overfilled tank can allow liquid gas, rather UNLOCK the GRAVITY WATER FILL HATCH and than the needed vapor, to flow through the use a hose or vessel to fill the water tank. regulator.
- Page 24 PUMP SWITCH OFF WHEN THE SYSTEM IS Your unit has a GRAY WATER HOLDING TANK EMPTY OR WHEN CONNECTED TO CITY WATER. and a BLACK WATER HOLDING TANK. The tanks RUNNING THE PUMP DRY CAN DAMAGE IT AND should be emptied frequently. The tanks VOID THE WARRANTY.
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Page 25: Do's And Don't's Of Holding Tank Use
Keep your tanks well flushed out when the If your RV is going to be stored unheated, in vehicle is not in use. One way to help flush temperatures that COULD GO BELOW them out is to drain them at the campground, FREEZING, the fresh water and waste systems then fill each tank half full of water for the trip must be winterized. - Page 26 you choose to do this, make sure that the air pressure never exceeds 60 psi. Also operated with LP gas are the range burners and the oven. The basic operation is the same WARNING: DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE ANTI- as the units in your home except that extra care FREEZE OR WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID ANTI- must be taken to provide adequate ventilation FREEZE IN THE UNIT’S WATER SYSTEM.
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Page 27: Effects Of Long Term Occupancy
AIR CONDITIONER washing. Unless this vapor is carried outside by ventilation, or removed from the air by Your Glacier RV is pre-wired and braced for a dehumidifier, it will condense in the inside of roof air conditioner. Air conditioners are the windows and walls as moisture. -
Page 28: Slide Out Weather Seals
RV. maintenance and proper use. CORROSION PROTECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Your Glacier RV has been designed to withstand Generally, sealants are designed to last more normal environmental conditions but the sand than a few years, however, varying weather... -
Page 29: Awning Care
and salt used on highways can cause the metal components to corrode. To protect your RV from this corrosion, it must be thoroughly cleaned as soon as possible after exposure to these elements. Washing the undercarriage with a high-pressure washer will remove the majority of the salt.
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