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O w n e r 's
M A N U A L
GUIDEBOOK TO ENJOYMENT OF
YOUR KZRV, L.P.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SPORTSMEN CLASSIC
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  • Page 1 O w n e r ’s M A N U A L GUIDEBOOK TO ENJOYMENT OF YOUR KZRV, L.P. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SPORTSMEN CLASSIC PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 – Introduction to RV Ownership ........1 Safety Considerations............... 2 Reporting Safety Defects ............ 2 Safety When Emergency Stopping ........3 Additional Safety Considerations ........3 Condensation ..............4 Chapter 2 – Service Procedures ..........5 Basic Service Procedures ............
  • Page 3 Sanitizing and Filling the Potable Water System ....29 Drainage (Fresh Water) ............ 29 Sanitation System ............30 Toilets……… ............. 30 Vents………............... 31 Holding Tanks ............31 Draining the Tanks ............. 32 Maintenance for Holding Tanks ........33 Winterizing Your Recreational Vehicle ......33 Lo-Point Drains…………………………………………...35 Propane Fuel System……….
  • Page 4 Moisture Reduction Heater ..........61 Door Seal………… ............61 Door Latch…………............62 Air Conditioning (Optional)… ..........62 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction To Rv Ownership

    INTRODUCTION TO RV OWNERSHIP Welcome to the world of recreational vehicle travel. The purchase of your KZ product allows you to enter this type of camping and leisure travel. Your coach has been designed and engineered to offer many comforts of home. KZ recreational vehicles are designed and constructed to be used as temporary living quarters for camping and travel uses.

  • Page 6: Safety Considerations

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or KZ. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll- free at 1-800-424-9393 or write to:...

  • Page 7: Safety When Emergency Stopping

    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 only to change drivers. Pull off the road way completely if at all possible to change flat tires or any other emergency needs.

  • Page 8: Condensation

    CONDENSATION Where it comes from, what causes it, and various solutions. Causes: A. It occurs when warm moist air contacts a cold surface, such as rain touching a tent, awning fabric with people breathing warm moist air against it from inside due to normal breathing. B.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 - Service Procedures

    CHAPTER 2 SERVICE PROCEDURES BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURES KZ has a strong interest in maintaining top quality customer relations with owners. By producing high quality products, we want to assure our customers of our support with parts and service availability. Our dealer network is the first choice to serve and supply your needs for your recreational vehicle.

  • Page 10: Dealer

    Your authorized KZ dealer has performed a PDI (pre-delivery inspection) on your recreational vehicle. Since your dealer is authorized to sell KZ products, he is also there to supply parts, optional equipment, and provide service repairs, warranty or otherwise as needed.
  • Page 11 If you are traveling and are unable to locate an authorized KZ dealer, or an authorized dealer for the component needing service, please call our customer service office at (260)768-4016. Service at a non-authorized dealer MUST have prior authorization.

  • Page 12: Towable Limited Warranty

    180 Day Limited Warranty SUMMARY OF WARRANTY: KZRV warrants the structure of every Sportsmen Classic Travel trailer purchased from an authorized KZRV dealer to the first retail consumer for a period of one hundred eighty days (180 days) to be free from substantial defects in materials and workmanship when used for its intended purpose.
  • Page 13 those components. Please refer to the warranties issued by the component manufacturers for the terms and conditions of such warranties]. Warranty service may be TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: performed only at KZRV, or at KZRV authorized dealers and service centers. Contact KZRV for a list of authorized dealers and service centers.
  • Page 14 THIS TLW, AND THE REMEDIES HEREUNDER, ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED BY KZRV. THIS TLW GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY DEPENDING ON LOCAL LAW.
  • Page 15 thereof, shall be shared equally by the parties. The arbitration proceedings and award shall remain confidential, and no party may disclose to any person, except attorneys for the parties, any aspect of the proceedings. WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION: The warranty registrations for component parts should be completed and delivered in accordance with the instructions contained therein.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Using Your Rv

    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 tow vehicle which will adequately transport your recreational vehicle to and from your chosen destinations.

  • Page 17: Hitch Height Specifications - Travel Trailer

    vehicle’s suspension system will affect the towing performance capability of your equipment. Optional sway controls are also helpful with travel towing, especially long and heavy tongue weight coaches. CAUTION Trailers with tandem axles need to travel as level as possible, avoiding different weights on each axle plus handling conditions.

  • Page 18: The Safety Chain (Travel Trailer)

    TRAVELING Weights For safety reasons and federal regulations KZ desires to provide the most accurate weight specifications possible to our new owners. On the exterior left front corner of the coach you will find the Federal “Vehicle Identification Number”...

  • Page 19: Weighing Vehicle (Loaded Or Unloaded)

    Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): is the value specified as the load carrying capacity of a single axle system, as measured at the tire-ground interfaces. One of five components will determine this rating, tires, axle, springs, brakes, or wheels. One of these five is generally rated slightly less than the others.

  • Page 20: Towing

    Lightweight and bulky items such as paper products, bedding, clothing, etc., should be stored in overhead cabinets and closets. Heavy items 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.
  • Page 21 WARNING The rear bumper on the frame of your recreational vehicle is NOT designed to carry over 100 pounds of weight. Installation of items exceeding 100 pounds, including bike racks, generators, cargo containers, etc. could cause metal fatigue and weld stress. Any such failures could damage your property and endanger vehicles following your camper during travel, which could result in an accident.

  • Page 22: Breakaway Switch

    T R A IL E R L A N Y A R D F A S T E N E D T O B A T T E R Y A U T O B U M P E R F R A M E S P LIC E T O B R A K E + L IN E F R O M B R A K E P O S IT I V E...

  • Page 23: Setting Up And Using Your Recreational Vehicle

    SETTING UP AND USING YOUR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE We recommend that you select a level or nearly level place for camping. There are two reasons to be level. First, all components in your coach, such as your water drainage system and especially your refrigerator, are designed to operate in a level position.

  • Page 24: General Detector Information

    Waste water hose connections. 110-Volt power cord electrical hookup. Turn on propane propane tanks and light pilot lights, if any, on appliances. Remember there may be air in your propane lines. Be sure to bleed them before planned usage. Open any windows and roof vents as desired for ventilation. You may have additional accessories and options, such as an awning on the door side which need to be opened.
  • Page 25 OPERATION When the unit is first powered up, the CO sensor requires a ten (10) minute initial warm-up period to clean the sensor element and achieve stabilization. The GREEN LED indicator will flash on and off during the 10 minute warm-up period. The unit cannot go into a CO alarm during the warm-up period.
  • Page 26 CO ALARM The Red CO LED will flash and the alarm will sound 4 “BEEPS” then silent for 5 seconds. These signals indicates that the CO level is over 70 ppm. IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED. Procedures To Take During An Alarm. This cycle will continue until the TEST/Mute button on the front of alarm is pressed.

  • Page 27: Smoke Alarm

    activate the alarm. This alarm will indicate one of four levels with chirps and blinks with the CO LED: To activate alarm level memory, press the TEST/RESET button for less than 1 second. 1 Chirp and 1 Green Blink = CO memory is clear •...

  • Page 28: Steps (Two Or Three)

    returned to normal sensitivity. CAUTION: Before using the “mute” feature, identify the source of smoke and be certain that safe conditions exist. Testing: Test the alarm by pushing the test button on the smoke alarm cover for at least three seconds, until the alarm sounds. The alarm sounds if all electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working.

  • Page 29: Windows

    CAUTION After lubrication, be sure no lubricant is remaining on step, causing a person to slip. 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.
  • Page 30 pull down on the round knob with both hands until it disengages from the ceiling plate. Rotate for best picture (figure 3). CAUTION When lowering the antenna, never, lower it into any position except the TRAVEL POSITION. Failure to lower antenna into the TRAVEL POSITION before traveling will very possibly cause damage, not covered by warranty.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 - Systems

    CHAPTER 4 SYSTEMS WATER AND DRAINAGE PLUMBING Your KZ 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. Tanks Water containers are installed inside of the coach under the bed, dinette or sofa.

  • Page 32: 12-Volt Demand Pump

    CAUTION Excessive pressure from water supply systems may be encountered in some parks, especially in mountain regions. Water pressure regulators are available to protect your system against such high pressure. A regulator at 45 pound rating is recommended to prevent damage to the plumbing sys- 12-Volt Demand Pump When water is desired and you are not hooked up to city water, your tank will be your supply.

  • Page 33: Sanitizing And Filling The Potable Water System

    Before beginning your shower be sure the water heater is lit. Adjust the faucet for temperature before entering the tub or shower. When shower is completed be sure to turn water off at the faucet. Used water will drain through the plumbing pipes into the gray water holding tank.

  • Page 34: Sanitation System

    To drain system: 1. Open all faucets including optional exterior shower. 2. Open the fresh water tank drain. 3. Open the water heater drain. 4. Open all (two to four) low-point drains. 5. Open the toilet valve, hold or block if need be. 6.

  • Page 35: Vents

    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 sufficient water to assist in complete draining of tank. To add Manufacturer of toilet, Thetford Corp., offers a complete line deodorants, chemicals, and other convenience products for your use.

  • Page 36: Draining The Tanks

    Waste Tank. The toilet drains into the waste or “black” holding tank. For correct preparation follow the listed steps: 1. Release two quarts of water into the toilet bowl. 2. Place the recommended quantity of chemicals for waste holding tank as per instructions on the bottle into the toilet bowl. 3.

  • Page 37: Maintenance For Holding Tanks

    parks have either a central pump facility or offer a campsite hookup for sewage. You can find lists of many dump facilities throughout the United States in Woodall’s, Rand McNally Camp Guide, Good Sam Camp Guide, KOA Kampgrounds Camp Guide, or various other publications.
  • Page 38 2. Start pump and operate until all water has been removed, takes about 10 to 15 seconds. 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.

  • Page 39: Lo-Point Drains

    WARNING DO NOT use Ethylene Glycol (automotive antifreeze) or Methanol (windshield washer antifreeze) in your fresh water system because they are harmful and may be fatal if swallowed! LO-POINT DRAINS: Water storage tanks and water heaters have there own drains as previously mentioned. For line plumbing system these drains are placed at the lowest area of water line to release liquids.

  • Page 40: Propane Fuel System

    Butane cannot be used since its boiling point is 30°F. This fuel will not flow in freezing temperatures. Natural gas and methane CANNOT be used in any KZ RV or it’s appliances. Propane fuel is stored in liquid form under high pressure in special containers.

  • Page 41: Servicing And Filling Propane Containers

    A second smaller valve is built into the main valve to prevent fuel from escaping. A hose with an acme fitting or a POL fitting must be completely and tightly installed before gas vapor can be withdrawn. This valve, also referred to as an OPD valve (overfill protection device) has a float device inside of the cylinder to prevent overfilling of the container.
  • Page 42 WARNING Never smoke during the filling of propane tanks. Keep the recreational vehicle away from immediate filling area when possible or extinguish all gas pilots. WARNING A warning label has been located near the propane container. This label reads as follows: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY.

  • Page 43: Installing Propane Containers

    1. Knob to open and close main valve. 2. Complete valve assembly. 3. “10% valve“, (small brass knob or slot screw). 4. Container mounting stand. WARNING Your vehicle has exterior combustion air inlets. Appliance pilot lights should be turned off during gasoline or propane refueling. (Required by law in some states.) A warning label has been located near the propane container.

  • Page 44: Regulator

    Mounting and attaching instructions are listed below: 1. Thread the long rod into the base plate. 2. Set both bottles into place as shown. 3. Drop the double hook bracket over the rod and hook onto the bottle. 4. Attach the wing-nut to hold the bracket and tighten to hold the bottle to the plate.

  • Page 45: High Pressure Hoses With Acme Connectors

    Two types of propane regulators are used on KZ products. First, is the standard two stage regulator with a brass T-check connector to mount two propane bottles.

  • Page 46: Main Supply Hose - Low Pressure

    close, stopping the flow of propane. This device is designed to equalize propane pressures in about 5 seconds, generally being unnoticed. All pilot light valves must be turned off for equalization of pressure to occur. Main Supply Hose – Low Pressure The main supply hose will be attached from the regulator to the brass manifold fitting in the frame of the coach.

  • Page 47: Checking For Leaks

    WARNING Portable fuel-burning equipment, including wood and charcoal grills and stoves, shall not be used inside the recreational vehicle. The use of this equipment inside the recreational vehicle may cause fire or asphyxiation. Checking for Leaks The entire propane distribution system and appliances have gone through complete factory and dealer tests for any leakage.
  • Page 48 tional vehicle, there is less oxygen than in your home. Proper venti- lation is required when cooking. 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.

  • Page 49: Propane Gas Consumption

    Propane Consumption All your propane appliances are operated intermittently. Your fur- nace is naturally the appliance using the most fuel, especially if freezing conditions are present outside. On a very cold and windy day it is conceivable that your coach could consume most of a 30 pound propane bottle.

  • Page 50: Electrical System

    ANSI standard A119.2, National Electric Code and Canadian Standards Association. All coaches manufactured by KZ have 50-A, 125/250-V, 3-pole, 4-wire, 30 amp or optional 50 amp service pre- grounding type wired into the breaker box.

  • Page 51: Circuit Breakers And Box

    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 than the power cord. Should you use a cord with a smaller wire, overheating, loss of amperage, and possible melting could occur.
  • Page 52 WARNING NEVER, under any circumstances, remove a grounding pin in any cord or plug. It may mean the difference between LIFE OR DEATH. An owner must realize and understand that a coach has a total of 30 amp service available to be used. Conserving and choosing which appliance has priority in consumption needs to be part of the planning.

  • Page 53: Gfci Protection

    GFCI Protection Each coach has a GFCI, Ground Fault Correction 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 from faulty insulation, improper polarity and related to moisture and/or earth ground.

  • Page 54: Auxiliary Battery

    All converters have solid state electronic components internally to produce “clean” 12V DC power. This load center will have a brown plastic front (World Friendship). Some models have fuses and breakers in a distribution box, with converter installed in a different location (not mounted into distribution box).

  • Page 55: Circuit Breakers And Fuses

    converters have full battery charge shut-off. Other types reduce the rate of charge as battery conditions reach 12.7 volts DC or 1.265 specific gravity at 80°F. By electronic standards, a battery is discharged at 10.5 volts. Dropping voltage lower than 10.5 volts will begin damaging plates in the battery.

  • Page 56: Exterior Lights And Connector (12V)

    First, disconnect the tow vehicle when parked and/or using your coach. Second, a battery isolator may be installed in your tow vehicle to prevent power drain from batteries in both vehicles. This device “isolator” has two useful purposes. First, it sends current from the alternator to both batteries simultaneously.

  • Page 57: Brake Wiring

    left sidewall. Occasionally, the switch will be on the light itself. Brake Wiring Both 10 and 12 inch electric brakes operate on 12-volt power supplied from the tow vehicle, transferred through the blue-positive and white-negative in the seven way harness. There are no fuses or breakers installed in this brake wiring.

  • Page 58: Chapter 5 - Appliances

    CHAPTER 5 APPLIANCES KZ places 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.

  • Page 59: Operating Instructions

    WARNING DO NOT operate furnace while vehicle is in motion or being towed. Operating Instructions 1. Stop! Read Users Information Manual supplied with the furnace. 2. Turn the manual valve (if so equipped) or the valve at the outside propane tank to the “OFF” position. Do not force. 3.

  • Page 60: Cooking System

    Gas Odor. Should you smell propane gas vapor in your recreational vehicle, follow these listed guidelines: 1. Evacuate all persons from the vehicle. 2. Shut off the gas supply at the propane gas container. 3. DO NOT touch any switch, phone, or radio in the vehicle. 4.

  • Page 61: Water Heater

    other appliances on the same gas line, etc. b. Do not attempt to light more than one burner at a time. c. Immediately light the burner by holding a long match near the burner ports. WARNING When holding the match or lighter to ignite flame, DO NOT position your fingers close to the burner.
  • Page 62 CAUTION When the recreational vehicle is not in use or while traveling, it is recom- mended that the gas supply also be turned off. Pilot Models Operating Instructions. CAUTION Before attempting to operate any water heater, you must be sure the heater is full of water.
  • Page 63 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. Before operating the water, check the location of the vent to make sure it will not be blocked by the opening of any door on the trailer.

  • Page 64: Winterizing Your Water Heater

    To Turn Off Water Heater: 1. Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise to the lowest setting. 2. Turn off electrical power to the appliance. 3. Depress and turn the gas valve clockwise to the “OFF” position. 4. If the vehicle is to be stored or the heater is going to be turned off while subject to freezing temperature, drain the water heater.

  • Page 65: Leveling

    Leveling For correct operation, the refrigerator must be within three degrees of level in any direction. Continued operation outside of these limits will result in irreparable damage to the cooling unit in the refrigerator. Venting For an absorption unit to operate fully it must have two vents. One vent is on the roof or sidewall at the upper end of the refrigerator, and a second vent is a lower service vent and door at the lower area of the refrigerator.
  • Page 66 Door Latch A positive or full locking latch is not permitted through codes. Each latch has a rating by pounds of pressure, yet will prevent the door from opening during travel. Air-conditioning (optional) Normal air conditioner is built into sidewall, near roof line and be installed only by factory trained production personnel.

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