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- Page 1 2021.5 / 2022 ASCENT TS Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 2 WARNING IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING. Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation. Before Operation: Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan. Open Window. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreational vehicle, and proper ventilation when using the cooking appliances(s) avoids dangers of asphyxiation.
- Page 3 However, due to our policy of continuous improvement and refinement to our product, Pleasure-Way reserves the right to make product changes at any time without prior notice and without incurring obligations. As a result, Pleasure-Way...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY/POLICIES TV Antenna SAFETY Non-Capped Sewer Vent Pipes MAINTAINING YOUR MOTORHOME Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity Smoke Detector Ultraleather Cleaning & Care TRAVEL PREPARATION LP/Carbon Monoxide Detector MOTORHOME SYSTEMS Fire Extinguisher GFCI Outlet Liquid Propane Gas System Refueling LP Fill Valve &... - Page 5 LIVING AREA ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MOTORHOME INTERIOR Voltage Chart Interior Cockpit Map Light AC 110-120 Volt Power Cooktop Automatic Transfer Switch Furnace Inverter/Charger Refrigerator Inverter/Display Control Panel Microwave AC Electrical Distribution Panel Water Heater GFCI Outlets Thermostat DC Load Center Air Conditioner DC Breakers Kitchen Faucet 12 Volt Battery Disconnect Switch...
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Page 7: Warranty/Policies
Motorhome are followed properly. It is your responsibility and obligation to return your Motorhome in a timely manner to an authorized Pleasure-Way dealership for warranty service repairs. As the owner of the Motorhome, you are responsible for regular and proper maintenance performed in a timely manner in accordance with the Pleasure-Way and OEM manuals provided. - Page 8 (1) within 10 Examples include, but are not limited to: batteries, refrigerator, days of your discovery of a defect you notify Pleasure-Way or an microwave, roof air-conditioning, water pump, furnace, awning, TV, authorized Pleasure-Way dealership of the defect; AND (2) you fan, etc.
- Page 9 Limited Warranty, including, but not limited to, any other obligations or negligence or liabilities on Pleasure- “good will repairs” or any action of Pleasure-Way or its agents Way. There is no warranty of any nature made by Pleasure-Way or represenatatives shall be interpreted as extending, waiving beyond that contained in this Limited Warranty.
- Page 10 4. In the event that the Motorhome was not purchased as a hurricanes, airborne fallout, fire, rain, wind and all other new retail unit from an authorized Pleasure-Way dealer. environmental conditions, which may include but are not limited to, tree sap, tar, chemicals, oils, salts, ocean spray, 5.
- Page 11 It is advised that rental, revenue generating or business purposes, or any you store items accordingly. Pleasure-Way is not responsible Motorhome not registered and regularly used in the United for goods damaged while stored in exterior storage States or Canada.
- Page 12 • Foam used in cushions by the original retail purchaser from an authorized Pleasure-Way dealer: any and all adjustments to compartment THREE (3) YEARS or 36,000 miles or 60,000 kilometers, door or cabinet latches and hinges. Also fuses, remotes and whichever comes first, by the original retail purchaser from an smoke detector batteries.
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Page 13: Safety
All Pleasure-Way Motorhomes in the United States are FMVSS certified and bear operating instructions. the R.V.I.A. seal of approval, and may exceed the individual state requirements. -
Page 14: Lp/Carbon Monoxide Detector
LP/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR A liquid propane (LP)/carbon monoxide (CO) gas detector is located near the floor level at the rear of the motorhome interior on the face of the driver’s side ottoman. This detector will detect liquid propane gas, carbon monoxide and other gases that are heavier than air. -
Page 15: Refueling
Please refer to the manufacturer's operation instructions for further information. When launching a boat or some form of watercraft with your Pleasure-Way motorhome, it is imperative to not submerge the generator in water. Please refer to the generator owner / operating manual for proper use and maintenance information. -
Page 16: Appliances
APPLIANCES It is not safe to use cooking appliances to heat the interior of the coach due to the danger of asphyxiation. It is recommended that you read all of the appliance owner / operating manuals prior to using the appliances. When the vehicle is in motion, it is necessary to have the flat screen television locked into travel position to prevent damage to the flat screen, bracket and to the cabinets. -
Page 17: Motorhome Exterior
MOTORHOME EXTERIOR CHASSIS PAINT CODES (MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER CODES) Grey White - 9136 | Brilliant Silver Metallic – 9775 Arctic White – 9147 | Pearl Silver Metallic – 9764 Paint codes located on the driver seat base by opening the zipper flap and lifting the right hand flap. - Page 18 • The chassis manufacturer may make mechanical and option changes without Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd. incurring any obligation. • Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd. cannot be held responsible for changes made to an appliance supplied by another distributor or manufacturer. • Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd. cannot be held responsible for dealer installed options.
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Page 19: Tire & Loading Information
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION The tire and loading information is located on the driver side door pillar. On this label you will find your tire size as well as cold tire pressure rating. Also found on this label is the seating capacity along with the occupant and cargo carrying capacity of your motorhome. -
Page 20: Exterior Shower
EXTERIOR SHOWER Located beside the vehicle fuel fill door, this compartment contains a retractable shower head and hot and cold water taps. NOTE: When winterizing your motorhome be sure to winterize this tap and the shower hose. FRESH WATER HOLDING TANK FILL Located behind the passenger sliding door, this compartment allows you to fill the fresh water holding tank. -
Page 21: Power Awning
POWER AWNING Please refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for further information. The awning is located on the passenger side of the roof, this is a 10’6” Fiamma electric awning controlled by the switches located on the touchscreen control panel. The 12 volt battery disconnect switch must be in the on position to operate the awning. -
Page 22: Fantastic Vent® Fan
FAN-TASTIC VENT® FAN This fan’s vent is located on the roof-top close to the bathroom door, in the kitchen area of the interior. This fan will assist in exhausting the odors and steam from the bathroom and cooking area. This fan is equipped with a rain sensor. The controls for the fan are located on the 10”... -
Page 23: Maintaining Your Motorhome
MAINTAINING YOUR MOTORHOME It is recommended that you regularly maintain your Pleasure-Way Motorhome in order to get the maximum benefits from your unit. The life and performance of each component depends upon proper use, operation and maintenance. With a regular maintenance schedule you should be able to identify any components that may need attention, allowing you to have many years and miles of trouble-free traveling. -
Page 24: Ultraleather Cleaning & Care
ULTRALEATHER CLEANING AND CARE TIPS (Information taken from the Ultrafabrics website.) Clean with soap and water or alcohol based cleaners • Our fabrics are engineered to be long-lasting, with surfaces that Sanitize using 1:5 bleach/water solution, hydrogen peroxide • maintain their top-quality look and feel long after application. To based, or quaternary-based disinfectants* keep any of our materials looking their best, we do recommend regular care and cleaning, especially to keep dirt from... -
Page 25: Travel Preparation
TRAVEL PREPARATION BEFORE YOU LEAVE WHILE IN MOTION Prior to heading off on your adventures, you should always check While in motion, set the refrigerator to operate in DC mode. to ensure that: Use of any other appliance is not recommended while the motorhome is in motion. -
Page 26: Motorhome Systems
MOTORHOME SYSTEMS LIQUID PROPANE GAS SYSTEM LP appliances are: Generator, Water Heater and Furnace Your motorhome is equipped with a Liquid Propane (LP) gas system that provides a fuel source to the appliances, which are designed to use this gas for operation. The storage tank is located Regulator under the chassis between the hitch rails. -
Page 27: Lp Fill Valve & Lp Bleeder Valve
LP FILL VALVE & LP BLEEDER VALVE The propane fill and breather valve are located under the rear bumper on the passenger side. The breather valve (covered in the yellow end cap) must be open to fill the propane tank. Liquid will appear through the breather valve when the tank is 80% full. -
Page 28: Water Heater
WATER HEATER Please refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for further information. The water heater is located under the fridge next to the furnace vent. You will have to remove the access panel to inspect water lines or adjust bypass valves. Access to the working mechanism of the water heater is through the outside, vent door located mid- body on the driver side. -
Page 29: Furnace
FURNACE Please refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for further information. Your vehicle is equipped with a Truma VarioHeat Comfort LP gas auto ignition furnace. The furnace is located under the driver side ottoman cushion. The thermostat control sensor is located above the sliding entrance door. -
Page 30: Fresh Water System
FRESH WATER SYSTEM DRAINS The fresh water tank drain is located under the passenger side running board, just under the sliding door. This drain is connected directly to your fresh water tank and will allow you to drain the fresh water tank when the vehicle is not in use. The vehicle is also equipped with low point drain valves. -
Page 31: Draining Waste Holding Tanks
DRAINING THE WASTE HOLDING TANKS 1. Open the sewer compartment door on the driver side. This will expose the sewer dump outlet. Press in the black and gray dump valve handles to ensure the valves are closed. Remove the black termination cap. 2. -
Page 32: Water Pump
WATER PUMP The water pump is located in the kitchen galley behind the lowest drawer false front panel. The inline flow filter is located on the inlet side of the water pump. If the pump will not prime, ensure: there is water in the holding tank •... -
Page 33: Toilet
TOILET Please refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for further information. TOILET TROUBLESHOOTING: WATER KEEPS RUNNING IN THE BOWL: check to see if the foot lever is all the way up. Sticking may be caused by foreign material on the waste valve blade seal at the bottom of the toilet bowl. -
Page 34: Microwave
MICROWAVE Please refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for further information. Your microwave operates off of 110 volt AC power only. To use your microwave you must be plugged into shore power, have the generator operating, or use the 2000 watt inverter. The GFCI for the microwave is located in the cabinet above the TV. -
Page 35: Winterizing
WINTERIZING WINTERIZING THE WATER SYSTEMS 1. Drain the fresh water tank by opening the drain tap on the fresh water tank. 2. Drain and flush the black and gray water holding tanks. 3. To access the back of the Truma water heater and the bypass valves, open the interior access panel under the fridge to access the back of the Truma water heater and bypass valves. -
Page 36: Optional Winterizing For Milder Climates
7. Remove the water line from the inlet side of the water pump (this is the clear plastic line going into the water pump filter). Connect a siphon hose to the inlet side of the water pump and place the other end in a container of non-toxic, RV antifreeze. -
Page 37: Winter Storage Electrical
WINTER USE NOTE: Keep in mind that as you add more water to the holding We recommend that the water system not be used when the outside temperature drops below the freezing point. You should tanks the antifreeze will dilute beyond the recommended amount ensure that your unit is completely winterized by that time. -
Page 38: Living Area Electrical Systems
LIVING AREA ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS The motorhome living area electrical system is designed for 110-120 VOLT OR AC EQUIPMENT convenience. It is capable of supplying the vehicle with at least two sources of power: 12 volt DC power and 110-120 volt AC TV, Blu-ray player &... -
Page 39: Ac 110-120 Volt Power
AC 110-120 VOLT POWER A 30 foot, 30 amp power cord is provided under the rear sofa. To activate all power circuits, connect and lock the power cord to your coach in the driver side utility center and to an adequate 110- 120 volt power source. -
Page 40: Inverter/Charger
INVERTER/CHARGER Please refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for further information. Your vehicle is equipped with the Xantrex Freedom XC 2000 watt Pure-sine wave inverter/charger located inside the passenger side ottoman cushion. The inverter/charger provides a 12 volt DC power inverted to 110-120 volt AC power for the microwave, entertainment center, induction cooktop and all AC outlets in and outside the coach. -
Page 41: Inverter/Display Control Panel
INVERTER/DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL This control panel is located in the kitchen upper cabinet. Freedom XC Series INV-CHG Owners Guide.book Page 39 Monday, April 9, 2018 2:29 PM Inverter and Charger Operation Freedom XC Display Panel Status LED Indicators Indicator Definition Status LED indicators Indicates grid mode in which shore power is solid green... -
Page 42: Ac Electrical Distribution Panel
AC ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL Your motorhome is equipped with an AC distribution panel that houses the breakers for the 110-120 volt system. The distribution panel is located under the driver side ottoman. The breakers act like a household breaker; make sure the breaker is shut all the way off before you reset the breaker. -
Page 43: Dc Load Center
DC LOAD CENTER This load center is located in the cabinet below the driver side ottoman cushion. This DC load center controls all the multiplex wiring systems and the touch screen control panels. DC LOAD CENTER | G12 MODULE J11- TANKS J12 - THERMISTORS J8 - HC RELAYS (20A MAX) CURRENT SENSE... -
Page 44: Dc Breakers
DC BREAKERS 50 AMP 80 AMP BATTERY GENERATOR DISCONNECT BREAKER These are resettable breakers. When a breaker is tripped a black BREAKER lever will swing out below the center bar. To reset the breaker push the lever back up under the center bar. To manually trip a breaker, press the red button. -
Page 45: 12 Volt Battery Disconnect Switch
12 VOLT BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH The 12 volt battery disconnect switch is located by the main entrance door on the touchscreen control panel. The disconnect switch will stop all 12 volt power supplied to your motorhome from the coach batteries. NOTE: If your vehicle is going to be parked and not in use for longer than a 48 hour period, turn this switch to the OFF position as the LP/CO detector is hard wired into the coach batteries and... -
Page 46: Touchscreen Control Panel
TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL Please refer to the touchscreen control panel manual for further information. Your motorhome is equipped with two touchscreen control panels. They are located on the kitchen end panel next to the entrance and above the entertainment center in the rear lounge/bed area. Both touchscreen control panels control the living area functions of the motor home. -
Page 47: Troubleshooting The Ac Power
TROUBLE SHOOTING THE AC POWER 1. Double check that you have a reliable power source to plug your power cord into. Verify that your power cord is properly attached to your motorhome. Test the outlet with another appliance. 2. Ensure that the GFCI has not been tripped. Press the TEST button and then reset the GFCI. -
Page 48: Chassis Battery
Do not expose to excessive heat. Do not disassemble. Do not impact & crush. For warranty or replacement contact Pleasure-Way Ind. Lithium batteries are different than lead-acid batteries. A lithium Risque de choc électrique. Ne vous connectez pas en marche arrière ou en court-circuit. - Page 49 BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The Eco-Ion Earth Smart batteries feature a built-in battery management system (BMS). The BMS automatically provides: • Short circuit protection • Low voltage protection • Cell balancing • Overcharge protection • Temperature protection CHARGING The Freedom XC inverter/charger and the Mastervolt DC-DC charger have been programmed to charge the coach batteries.
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Page 50: Storage
WARNING: Do not charge your batteries below 32 degrees F or Removal of cover plate by 0 degrees C. Charging the batteries when below these conditions See user guide before using unauthorized personnel will may cause damage to the lithium cells and shorten the this battery. -
Page 51: Ags Easy Setup
Select the AGS button to enable the AUTOMATIC GENERATOR START function. A display will appear with a warning and instructions. Touch and hold CONTINUE for 5 seconds to activate the AGS system. Once the system is activated it will return to the main POWER MANAGEMENT PAGE and the AGS will be in blue. - Page 52 STARTING CONDITIONS FOR LOW BATTERY This page will enable you to set the PERCENTAGE OF BATTERY CHARGE when the AGS system is activated. The generator when running will charge the coach batteries through the inverter/ charger. Use the + and – buttons to adjust the settings. Select the NEXT button to continue.
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Page 53: Ags Manual Setup
AGS MANUAL SETUP Select MANUAL SETUP for more in depth set up choices, this will allow you to set all parameters for the AGS system. You can choose BATTERY or HVAC system to trigger the AGS. You can choose your RUN TIMES, QUIET TIMES and BATTERY CAPACITY for shut down parameters. -
Page 54: Motorhome Interior
MOTORHOME INTERIOR INTERIOR COCKPIT MAP LIGHT This is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter map light system. Please follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for operating procedures. This light is powered by the chassis (engine starting) battery and prolonged use will deplete the engine starting ability. COOKTOP Your vehicle is equipped with a single burner flush mount cooktop located in the kitchen counter top. -
Page 55: Water Heater
WATER HEATER The water heater is located under the fridge. (for more information see page 16) (for winterizing instructions see page 23) THERMOSTAT Your vehicle is equipped with a Truma thermostat that controls the operation of the furnace and the water heater. The thermostat is operated from the 10”... -
Page 56: Fan-Tastic Vent® Fan
FAN-TASTIC VENT® FAN Please refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for further information. Located on the roof near the bathroom door, the fan assists in exhausting odors and steam from the bathroom and cooking area. This fan is an exhaust fan used to draw air out of the coach. The controls for the fan are located on the 10”... -
Page 57: Usb Charging Port
USB CHARGING PORT Your motorhome is equipped with USB charging ports. The driver and passenger side rear ottoman each feature a USB charging port. Each charging port features 2 USB slots that will fit a USB type A connector. The 12 volt battery disconnect switch must be ON to power the USB ports. - Page 58 12 VOLT OR DC OPERATION 1. Turn the inverter ON. Ensure the TV and Blu-ray player are plugged into the wall outlet located above the Blu-ray player in the cabinet. 2. Turn the antenna booster ON by pressing the black button on the antenna booster.
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Page 59: Front Cab Privacy Shades
FRONT CAB PRIVACY SHADES Fully form fitting to your windshield and cab doors, these shades provide total privacy up front when needed. 1. Driver and passenger shades are magnetic. 2. Windshield shade is held in place with the visors. BED LAYOUT 1. -
Page 60: Jack & Jack Tools
JACK AND JACK TOOLS The jack and jack tools are located on the passenger floor area of the Sprinter cab, and in the lower right compartment under the passenger seat. The jack and jack tools are provided by Mercedes-Benz. Please refer to the Mercedes-Benz owner’s manual for jacking locations. -
Page 61: Tire Safety
TIRE SAFETY The following information has been acquired from the NHTSA website. EVERYTHING RIDES ON IT Therefore, as mentioned above, to avoid flat tires and other types of tire failure, you should maintain proper tire pressure, observe tire and vehicle load limits, avoid road hazards, and regularly Studies of tire safety show that maintaining proper tire pressure, inspect your tires. - Page 62 Manufacturers of passenger vehicles and light trucks determine edge of your tire gauge until you get to the correct pressure this number based on the vehicle’s design load limit, that is, the 4. If the tire pressure is too low, note the difference between greatest amount of weight a vehicle can safely carry and the the measured tire pressure and the correct tire pressure.
- Page 63 TIRE BALANCE AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT TIRE FUNDAMENTALS To avoid vibration or shaking of the vehicle when a tire rotates, Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized the tire must be properly balanced. This balance is achieved by information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies positioning weights on the wheel to counterbalance heavy spots and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and on the wheel-and-tire assembly.
- Page 64 INFORMATION ON PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES The “M+S” or “M/S” indicates that the tire has some mud and snow capability. Most radial tires have these markings; hence, Please refer to the diagram below. they have some mud and snow capability. SPEED RATING The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time.
- Page 65 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON LIGHT TRUCK MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE INFLATION PRESSURE This number is the greatest amount of air pressure TIRES that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions. UTQGS INFORMATION TREADWEAR NUMBER This number indicates the tire’s wear rate. The higher the treadwear number is, the longer it should take for the tread to wear down.
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Page 66: Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause you injury or death, you should contact Pleasure-Way immediately. PLEASURE-WAY CONTACT INFORMATION To contact Pleasure-Way, you may call us toll-free at 1-800-364-0189; go to www.pleasureway.com; or write to: Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd. 302 Portage Avenue Saskatoon SK, Canada S7J 4C6 Please refer to the vehicle/chassis owners’... -
Page 67: Maintenance Log
MAINTENANCE LOG MODEL: VIN#: YEAR: DATE PURCHASED: DATE WORK PERFORMED MILEAGE NOTES... - Page 68 3 02 P O R TAGE AV ENUE SA S KATOO N S K , CANADA S7J 4C 6 T EL : 8 0 0 .3 64.0189 FAX: 306.934.7085 WW W. P L E A SU R E WAY.C OM...
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