Fleetwood American Eagle 2006 Owner's Manual page 64

Living With Your Motor Home
/t..WARNING
Do not operate the hydraulic stepwell cover while
anyone is positioned in the stepwell or standing on
the stepwell cover. A person standing on the cover or
in the stepwell could lose their balance and fall if the
stepwell cover is operated.
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WARNING
. Feet, legs, hands, and other body parts could be
pinched or injured during stepwell cover operation.
Keep clear of the stepwell cover during operation.
Stepwell Cover Operation
1. The stepwell cover control is located on the
passenger side of the overhead cabinet.
2. To extend the cover, move the control
switch forward.
3. To retract the cover, move the control
switch rearward.
4. The stepwell cover can be pushed in
manually to retract. To retract the cover
manually:
a. The hydraulic entry step cover can be
manually retracted. A force exceeding
50 lbs. will be required.
b. The entry step cover will drop down a
couple of inches during its initial retrac-
tion.
c. Continue to push on the entry step cover
until it is fully retracted.
d. In the event the entry step cover fails to
operate, seek professional assistance
from an authorized Fleetwood Dealer.
ENTRY AND SCREEN DOORS
The main entry door uses a latching system sim-
ilar to that used in automobiles. It has a second-
ary latch as well as a primary latch. When clos-
ing the door, be sure to close it firmly to engage
the primary latch. This will ensure that the door
is fully closed. When traveling, always lock
the deadbolt.
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The screen door may be separated from the
main entry door by depressing the catch or
releasing the magnet. A holdback mechanism
can be used to secure the main door against the
side of the motor home.
PATIO AWNING
(If Equipped)
An operating and maintenance guide for your
awning is included in your Owner's
Information Package. It contains complete
instructions for opening and closing the awning,
as well as maintenance and care instructions.
WINDOWS
Windows in your motor home are either slider
or torque pane type. Open slider windows by
rotating the locking lever and sliding the win-
dow. Open and adjust torque windows by turn-
ing the knob or crank located at the bottom of
the window· frame.
On your ventilating windows, water is trapped
by the frame. During a heavy downpour or
washing, water may be seen in the lower portion
of the frame. The sloping sill and weep slots
allow the water to drain to the outside. These
weep slots must be kept open.
If water collects in the bottom channel and
overflows, check the weep slots for debris and
obstructions and clean as necessary.
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NOTE
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Damage or failure resulting from misuse including the
application of after-market window tinting is the
owner's responsibility.
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Screens are not removable for cleaning. They may be
pushed out of their frames if the window must be used
for emergency exit. In this case, the screens will be
destroyed and will probably have to be replaced.