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2014 Phaeton
–Owner's Manual
MADE TO MOVE YOU.
105 2nd Street NW / Red Bay, Alabama 35582 USA / 256.356.8661 / info@tiffinmotorhomes.com
 

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  • Page 1 2014 Phaeton –Owner’s Manual MADE TO MOVE YOU. 105 2nd Street NW / Red Bay, Alabama 35582 USA / 256.356.8661 / info@tiffinmotorhomes.com  ...
  • Page 2 All items, materials, instructions, and guidance described in this manual are as accurate as possible at the time of printing. However, because of Tiffin Motorhomes’ ongoing and dedicated commitment to excellence, improvement of Tiffin’s motor homes is a continuing process. Consequently, Tiffin Motorhomes reserves the right to make substitutions and improvements in its makes and models of motor homes without prior notification.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Stacked Washer/Dryer (Optional) 4-23 Dealer Responsibilities Air-Conditioning System Carbon Monoxide/LP Gas Detector 4-24 Customer Responsibilities Thermostatic Controls Tiffin Motorhomes Limited Warranty Liquid Propane (LP) Tank Chapter 5 Major Equipment Manufacturers LP Tank Filling Practices Cabinets & Furniture Warranty Service LP Gas Regulator Cabinets Owner’s Information Package...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 7 Chapter 10 Chapter 12 Electrical Features (Con’t.) Interior Features Windows, Awnings, Electrical Generator Bedspread 10-2 Vents & Doors Automatic Transfer Switch 7-10 Flooring 10-2 Windows 12-2 Resettable Circuit Breakers 7-11 Ceiling 10-3 Awnings 12-2 Fuse Blocks 7-11 Window Treatments 10-3...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Routine Maintenance (Con’t.) Maintenance & Data Charts Accessories 13-34 Motor Home Owner’s Data Sheet 14-2 Detectors 13-34 Motor Home Maintenance Record 14-3 Condensation 13-35 Motor Home Maintenance Record 14-4 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Motor Home Maintenance Record 14-5 SCHEDULES 13-36...

  • Page 6: General Information

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION...

  • Page 7: Delivery

    The customer is responsible for regular and proper maintenance of the motor home. Properly maintaining your motor home will prevent conditions arising from neglect that are not covered by your Tiffin Motorhomes limited warranty. The maintenance guidelines in this manual and any other, applicable manual(s) should be followed. It is your responsibility and obligation to return the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repairs and service.

  • Page 8: Tiffin Motorhomes Limited Warranty

    Red Bay, AL 35582 U.S.A. Telephone: (256) 356-8661; Facsimile: (256) 356-8219 E-Mail: info@tiffinmotorhomes.com Tiffin Motorhomes will be pleased to send you an additional copy or any other information requested, as may be warranted. Major Equipment Manufacturers The following list is a compilation of the vendors and suppliers of the major subsystems and components of your Phaeton.

  • Page 9: Warranty Service

    If any warranty service may be required, that service needs to be completed during the warranty period (basic warranty: 12 months or 12,000 miles). Tiffin Motorhomes provides a limited warranty on its unitized construction for 10 years and its laminations for 5 years. The basic warranty for the motor home is one year or 12,000 miles.

  • Page 10: Owner's Information Package

    If you wish to schedule maintenance or service or wish to order parts, you should notify your local authorized Tiffin Motorhomes Dealership to set up an appointment. If you are unsure of the location of your nearest, authorized Tiffin Motorhomes Dealership; please access the Tiffin Motorhomes website at www.tiffinmotorhomes.com and then click on the “Dealer Locater”...

  • Page 11: Weighing Procedures For The Phaeton

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION • An indication of the contents of the RVIA weight label affixed to the motor home. • A concise explanation of the following items: • Vehicle Weight (VW) distribution.

  • Page 12: Weight Distribution Of The Motor Home

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION First, drive the motor home onto the scales so that all wheels are on the scales; this provides the gross vehicle weight (GVW) of the motor home and can be recorded as such. The GVW should not exceed the GVWR specified for the motor home.

  • Page 13: Driving & Safety Instructions

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 1 DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 14: Safety Considerations

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 2 DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Considerations Prior to using your motor home, especially for the first time or after a long period of non-use, please read thoroughly all the instructions in both the Owner’s Manual and the chassis-manufacturer’s manual before attempting to operate your motor home.

  • Page 15: Prior To Departure

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 2 DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • In the majority of states, it is the law that seat belts must be used (fastened snugly about the chest and hip areas), anytime the motor home is in motion, to provide desired protection in the event of a crash.

  • Page 16: Driving

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 2 DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Examine wheel lug nuts to assure their proper tightness. If any lug nuts were found to be loose, first check the fit of the wheel to the hub to make sure that the wheel is not mis-mounted which would produce a “wobbly”...

  • Page 17: Icc Switch

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 2 DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • If one has driven through standing water, at the first opportunity safely to do so, check the braking action. If braking has degraded, lightly apply the brakes to allow the brake pads to dry—don’t use the motor home when the braking function is significantly reduced.

  • Page 18: Liquid Propane (Lp) Gas System

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 2 DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning Liquid propane (LP) gas containers, gasoline, or other flammable liquids are not to be placed or stored inside the motor home because a fire or explosion may occur. LP...
  • Page 19       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 2 DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Any overfilling of the LP gas container(s) can result in uncontrolled gas flow—a prime condition for a fire or explosion. The LP container should only be filled to 80% of its capacity;...

  • Page 20: Lp Gas Regulator

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 2 DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning When the motor home is not in use, be sure to close the main LP gas valve at the tank. When the LP gas tank is to be refilled, close the main valve to preclude the chance of the pilot lights possibly igniting fumes from the LP fuel.

  • Page 21: Recommended Precautionary Practices

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 2 DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Recommended Precautionary Practices The following practices are recommended to assure continued safety and reliability of the LP gas system; these are, of course, representative; not necessarily exhaustive. In all cases, use common sense in the use of the LP system.

  • Page 22: Fire Safety

    As with any enclosed system containing the three required conditions for fire (i.e., combustible materials, oxygen, ignition sources), there will exist the possibility of fire. Tiffin Motorhomes has taken every precaution and design practice to minimize or negate this possibility, but the final determination rests with the owner and user of the motor home.

  • Page 23: Smoke Detector

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 2 DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Smoke Detector The Phaeton motor home is equipped with a battery-operated smoke detector (Figure 2-8) located on the ceiling in the living area of the motor home. Read and become familiar with the operation and periodic testing of this detector.

  • Page 24: Parking Procedures

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 2 DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Parking Procedures To park the motor home in any unfamiliar terrain, examine the prospective site for surface irregularities, slopes or inclines, and other discontinuities (i.e., stumps, rocks, external connections for power/water/sewage) and also examine the area immediately above the proposed parking site for obstructions (e.g., tree branches and limbs, signs, overhead...

  • Page 25: Heating & Air Conditioning

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 3 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING...

  • Page 26: Furnace

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 3 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Furnace Warning Never attempt to modify the furnace. To do so may cause fire, explosion, carbon monoxide poisoning, and/or asphyxiation. If the furnace is malfunctioning, immediately shut the unit “off” and call a trained service technician to make necessary repairs as soon as possible.

  • Page 27: Air-Conditioning System

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 3 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Warning Be cautious when washing the exterior of the motor home; water should never be sprayed directly into the furnace vent. Should any water be forced beyond the rain baffles into the furnace vent, the furnace may rust which, in turn, may cause improper combustion and produce unwanted by-products of combustion.

  • Page 28: Thermostatic Controls

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 3 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Thermostatic Controls The following is a brief overview of how best to use the thermostat (Figure 3-6). For more detailed instructions, please consult the thermostat literature in the Owner’s Information Package.

  • Page 29: Lp Tank Filling Practices

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 3 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Warning When the motor home is not being used, the main LP gas valve must be turned “off.” Also, turn “off” the main valve when the LP gas tank is to be refueled to avoid the possibility of ignition fuel fumes by the pilot lights.

  • Page 30: Co/Lp Gas Detector

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 3 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Important When a LP gas regulator is installed or re-installed, the regulator must always be installed with the gas diaphragm vent facing downwards. For more information, consult the manufacturer’s literature in your Owner’s Information Package that came with the motor home.

  • Page 31: Major Appliances & Accessories

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES...

  • Page 32: Refrigerator

              TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Refrigerator Your coach will either be equipped with a standard Dometic refrigerator or an OPTIONAL residential refrigerator dependent upon what was selected. When the Dometic refrigerator is in the “LP gas” mode, make sure that the main LP gas valve is in the “on”...
  • Page 33           TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES When the engine is turned on, a signal through the alternator activates the travel latch which in turn locks the refrigerator doors. When turning off the engine, the doors will not open automatically as usual because the refrigerator is turned “OFF.”...

  • Page 34: Air Filtration Fan

              TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Microwave Range/(Optional) Convection Range The Phaeton contains a microwave range [convention feature, optional] (Figure 4-4). All microwave ranges operate on 120-volt AC electrical power, supplied either by the external electrical hookup or by the onboard electrical generator in the motor home.
  • Page 35           TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES The Phaeton is equipped with a multi-burner cook top having a countertop cover (Figure 4-6) matching the same décor as the counters in the motor home. This cover both provides protection to the burners when they are not in use and additional counter space, as needed.

  • Page 36: Television System Operation

              TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES The 42LH Phaeton will offer an optional All Electric option that will contain a two-burner induction cook top. NOTE: The two-burner induction cook top requires 50 amp service or the generator to operate! Your two-burner induction cook top surface is developed to be easy to use.

  • Page 37: Television Sets

              TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Television Satellite Dish Control (Optional) The RV may be equipped with a TV Satellite Dish control system (Figure 4-8) to permit access to satellite television. If your motor home is equipped with an optional satellite dish it is capable of receiving High Definition (HD) satellite signal from Dish Network.

  • Page 38: Infrared Repeater

              TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Infrared Repeater The Phaeton will feature an infrared repeater (Figure 4-10) which enables the owner to utilize the satellite remote control from various areas of the coach. An infrared repeater will be located next to each TV.

  • Page 39: Home Theater System

              TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Home Theater System The motor home has a home theater system (Figure 4-14) which is located in the bedroom. It offers true surround sound for the television and also when DVD programs are viewed featuring the Dolby Surround Sound system.

  • Page 40: Tankless Gas Water Heater

              TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Tankless Gas Water Heater Your coach may be equipped with an optional tankless gas water heater (Figure 4- 16). The tankless gas water heater provides instantaneous hot water as needed. To...
  • Page 41           TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately contact a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and replace any part of the control system and any gas control, which has been under water.
  • Page 42           TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Some common trouble-shooting situations are listed below: Heater does not come on when the water turns on. Green LED not flashing. > Be sure all electrical connectors are secure and the polarity is correct. (Red wire to positive terminal) of RV electrical panel.
  • Page 43           TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES > Check flame site hole to see if igniter is sparking from the probe to the burner. Bend ignition wire to adjust to proper gap or contact the manufacturer or the nearest authorized service representative.
  • Page 44           TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Heater ignites but water temperature is too low. > Check thermostat setting. > The water flow may be so high as to exceed the capacity of the heater particularly if your supply water is very cold.

  • Page 45: For Your Safety

              TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES IMPORTANT! DO NOT disconnect the electrical supply, turn off the propane supply or disconnect the cold pack power when temperatures are near or below freezing.

  • Page 46: Water Heater

              TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Water Heater Warning DO NOT APPLY 110 VAC POWER to or LIGHT the water heater until after the water heater is filled with water and the water lines and heater tank are purged of any trapped air.

  • Page 47: Water Heater Storage

              TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES 120-Volt AC Electrical Operation 1. For electrical operation, use the Water Heater switch found on the master control panel in the overhead compartment in the cockpit area above the passenger’s-side location.

  • Page 48: Hydro-Hot Heating System (Optional)

              TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Hydro-Hot Heating System (Optional) The 42LH Phaeton will offer an optional Hydro-Hot heating system (Figure 4-18) that provides a continuous, on-demand supply of domestic hot water, as interior zone heating where and when it is needed.

  • Page 49: Pressure Relief Valve

              TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Caution Yearly maintenance is required on the burner portion of the Hydro-Hot heating system Caution Your Hydro-Hot heating system operates off the coach’s sole diesel tank! Keep in mind that the Hydro-Hot fuel tube is located higher up in the diesel tank than the coach’s engine fuel in order to prevent complete depletion of the diesel fuel tank.

  • Page 50: Cb Radio System Antenna Connection

              TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES CB Radio System Antenna Connection The Phaeton comes equipped with an antenna and coaxial-cable connection (Figure 4- 21) to enable the owner to install a Citizens Band (CB) radio of choice and operate it conveniently from the Phaeton.

  • Page 51: Triple Vision Camera Monitor System

              TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Triple Vision Camera Monitor System The rear-view monitoring system (Figure 4-18) is provided to aid the driver in backing and parking the motor home. A camera mounted on the rear of the vehicle feeds a televised view of the rear of the motor home to the monitor located in the front near the driver.
  • Page 52           TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Warning About the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel: Do not press on the LCD panel on the monitor unit as doing so can distort the picture or cause a malfunction.

  • Page 53: Side-Mount Camera

                TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Side-Mount Camera As an enhanced aid to driving, the Phaeton motor home will feature side-mounted cameras (Figure 4-19) on both side view mirrors.

  • Page 54: Carbon Monoxide/Lp Gas Detector

                TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Carbon Monoxide/LP Gas Detector To protect the driver and other occupants of the motor home, the Phaeton is equipped with a carbon monoxide/LP gas detector (Figure 4-26). This single compact system provides a powerful combined alarm that detects both Carbon Monoxide (CO) and explosive gases Propane (LPG) and Methane (Natural Gas).
  • Page 55             TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES Warning Never sleep in a motor home when the engine is running—engine exhaust fumes could enter the motor home and cause disability or death. Regularly check the exhaust system to note any leakage sites and, if found, discontinue use of the motor home until they are repaired by a competent, qualified service technician.

  • Page 56: Cabinets & Furniture

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 5 CABINETS & FURNITURE CABINETS & FURNITURE...

  • Page 57: Cabinets

    (e.g., cereal boxes, condiments, canned goods, bottled liquids) normally taken on travel trips. Based on Tiffin Motorhomes’ extensive experience with travel requirements of the seasoned motor-home users and from Tiffin Motorhomes’ own research and development in cabinet-design requirements, the resultant cabinets offer the greatest storage capacity possible.

  • Page 58: Furniture

            TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 5 CABINETS & FURNITURE All drawers are equipped with metal slides to provide additional load-bearing strength for the drawers and to permit effortless opening and closing of those drawers, even when they are fully loaded. These metal guides have a slight “locking”...

  • Page 59: Bedroom Area

            TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 5 CABINETS & FURNITURE There may also be a swivel rocker/recliner with adjustable headrest; it is also coordinated with the décor of the motor home. The driver’s seat is an electric-powered, six-way power seat (i.e., movement: up, down, forward tilt, reverse tilt) having swivel features (and recline features for the passenger seat only).

  • Page 60: Structural Features

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 6 STRUCTURAL FEATURES STRUCTURAL FEATURES...

  • Page 61: Chassis Features

    STRUCTURAL FEATURES Chassis Features The chassis (Figure 6-1) of your Tiffin Motorhomes Phaeton will be built by and is warranted by Powerglide. The operating instructions for your specific chassis are included in the Chassis Owner’s Manual which is provided with your Phaeton and is a part of the Owner’s Information Package furnished to...

  • Page 62: Electrical Features

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 7 ELECTRICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES...

  • Page 63: General Information

    Figure 7-1. Circuit Breaker Box Tiffin Motorhomes’ qualified staff of electricians can readily determine whether any changes sought (e.g., CB radio, amateur radio, satellite television receiver, personal computer system, and the like) are possible or not and can advise you on how best to...

  • Page 64: Auxiliary Start Switch

    By using the battery-boost switch while trying to start the Phaeton engine, a jump-start situation is realized between the coach and chassis batteries. If the battery-boost switch is required to Figure 7-3. start the engine on a regular basis, ask your Tiffin Motorhomes Dealership to check the chassis Auxiliary Start Switch...

  • Page 65: Battery Inspection And Care

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 7 ELECTRICAL FEATURES Battery Inspection and Care The 12-VDC electrical-power system consists of six 20 amp hour VDC batteries wired in a series-parallel combination to provide a final, 12 VDC system providing up to 450 Ampere-hours (A-hr) of service.
  • Page 66       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 7 ELECTRICAL FEATURES CAUTION NEVER ALLOW BATTERIES TO FREEZE! When not using the motor home, keep the batteries charged. Fully charged batteries will not freeze. Allowing the batteries to freeze will void the battery warranty.

  • Page 67: Battery Disconnect Panel

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 7 ELECTRICAL FEATURES Battery Disconnect Panel The battery disconnect panel is located inside the battery storage compartment. There is a rotary switch on the upper left-hand side of the compartment which can disconnect the engine battery when the vehicle is to be stored for any appreciable time.

  • Page 68: 12-Volt Dc (Vdc) Receptacles

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 7 ELECTRICAL FEATURES 12-Volt DC (12 VDC) Receptacles Your Phaeton Motor Home may be equipped with a 12 VDC receptacle conveniently located on the dashboard or bulkhead (i.e., the “black” connector plate in the figure). This 12 VDC receptacle (Figure 7-9) can be used for providing power to various items, such as cellular phones or personal computers or portable communications equipment.

  • Page 69: Energy Management System

            TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 7 ELECTRICAL FEATURES When the inverter is turned ON, it operates either by “Searching” or “Inverting,” depending on the connected AC loads. SEARCHING: When the inverter is first turned ON, the automatic Search feature is enabled. This feature is provided to conserve battery power when AC power is not required.

  • Page 70: Electrical Generator

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 7 ELECTRICAL FEATURES Electrical Generator The electrical generator (Figure 7-12) is located in a compartment in front of the motor home between the chassis rails on pullout slides. The generator is mounted on slides for easy access;...

  • Page 71: Automatic Transfer Switch

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 7 ELECTRICAL FEATURES Automatic Transfer Switch The automatic transfer box switches AC power from shore to generator to the coach main distribution panel. This is achieved by the closing and opening of contactors that are located in the box interior (see diagram on Automatic Transfer Switch which is located in owner’s information package).

  • Page 72: Resettable Circuit Breakers

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 7 ELECTRICAL FEATURES Automatic Transfer Switch The resettable circuit breakers (Figure 7-14) are located within 18 inches of the source of power; that is, the converter and the battery. When the circuit breakers are shut down or electrically tripped, they must be manually reset.

  • Page 73: Seven-Pin Towing Connector

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 7 ELECTRICAL FEATURES Seven-Pin Towing Connector Your Phaeton is equipped with a standard, 7-pin connector near the towing hitch at the rear of the motor home to supply the necessary circuitry to control a towed vehicle.

  • Page 74: Slide-Out Features

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 8 SLIDE-OUT FEATURES SLIDE-OUT FEATURES...

  • Page 75: Slide-Out Overview

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 8 SLIDE-OUT FEATURES Slide-Out Overview   Warning BEFORE ACTIVATING THE SLIDE-OUT FEATURES, please read the slide-out Room instruction manual first. Additionally, the motor home must be parked and the leveling jacks must be used to level the motor home PRIOR to activating the slide-out features.

  • Page 76: Extending The Slide-Out Room

            TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 8 SLIDE-OUT FEATURES Warning Before attempting any extension of the slide-out room, check outside and make sure that there is at least a five-foot clearance around the area where the slide-out room will be extended.
  • Page 77       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 8 SLIDE-OUT FEATURES Please Note If the slide-out room doesn’t move when the rocker switch is depressed, check the following: Make sure the ignition switch is turned “on.” Make sure the parking brake is engaged.

  • Page 78: Exterior Features

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 9 EXTERIOR FEATURES EXTERIOR FEATURES...

  • Page 79: Towing Hitch

    Use of stiff bristle brushes or other harsh abrasives may cause scratches in the fiberglass surfaces. Please note: Tiffin Motorhomes is NOT responsible for the weathering/oxidation of gel-coated surfaces. Lighted storage compartments are located on the exterior sides of your Phaeton.
  • Page 80       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 9 EXTERIOR FEATURES Warning Do not exceed the maximum rating of the ladder (i.e., 200-pound load limit). Do not attempt to walk on the roof either while it is wet or when condensation is present from the air-conditioning system, as that surface would be quite slippery.
  • Page 81       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 9 EXTERIOR FEATURES Caution DO NOT LIFT the wheels of the motor home off the ground when leveling—if done, the motor home can tilt forwards or backwards when supported only by the leveling jacks.

  • Page 82: Electric Steps

            TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 9 EXTERIOR FEATURES Electric Steps The Phaeton is equipped with electric door steps (Figure 9-6). As such, the switch (Figure 9-7) to operate these steps is located in the passenger console box. When the power switch for the steps is in the “on”...

  • Page 83: Mirrors

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 9 EXTERIOR FEATURES Caution Always be sure to “look before you leap”! When opening the entrance door from the inside, be sure that the step has fully deployed before trying to step outside to avoid falling and possible injury.
  • Page 84       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 9 EXTERIOR FEATURES The convex mirrors should be adjusted horizontally so that you can see your own motor home in 1/3 of the mirror. These convex mirrors should then be adjusted vertically to allow you to see any other vehicles alongside your motor home.
  • Page 85       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 10 INTERIOR FEATURES INTERIOR FEATURES 10-1...
  • Page 86       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 10 INTERIOR FEATURES Bedspread As a furnished part of the bedroom suite, a bedspread with matching pillow accessories (Figure 10-1) is included with the Phaeton motor home. For the bedspread and pillow shams, cleaning instructions are “for dry-cleaning only.”...
  • Page 87       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 10 INTERIOR FEATURES Window Treatments Throughout the Phaeton, the window treatments consist of two shades—solar and blackout (Figure 10-4). The solar shade allows one to see out during the daytime yet blocks most of the sunlight and heat from entering the motor home.
  • Page 88       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 11 PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES 11-1...

  • Page 89: Monitor Panel

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 11 PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES FRESHWATER SYSTEM Monitor Panel The monitor panel (Figure 11-1) permits checking the approximate levels in the fresh, gray, and black water holding tanks; the LP-gas level; and the condition of the battery.

  • Page 90: Water Pump

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 11 PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES Water Pump The water pump is self-priming and totally automatic, operating on demand whenever water is required. The water pump is used to pressurize the freshwater system when the unit is not connected to city water.

  • Page 91: City Water Connection

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 11 PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES City Water Connection When connecting your unit to city water, be certain to use the water hose manufactured and labeled for potable water service—this will assure that the hose selected for use will not alter the taste of the water (Figure 11-6). To connect the city water supply to the vehicle, connect one end of the hose to the city water supply;...

  • Page 92: Sanitizing

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 11 PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES Sanitizing To assure complete disinfecting of the freshwater system, it is recommended that the following procedure be performed on a new system, on one that has not been used for a length of time, or one that may have become contaminated.

  • Page 93: Freshwater Lines

    Clean the surfaces thoroughly and reinstall the fitting. Take the motor home to an authorized Tiffin Motorhomes service center for additional repairs if the water system continues to leak. Follow the winterizing instructions given in Chapter 14 to reduce risk of leaks caused by cracks from freezing pipes.

  • Page 94: General Information

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 11 PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES WASTEWATER SYSTEMS General Information The waste drainage system was designed to provide adequate and safe storage and/or disposal of waste materials. All of the materials used in the fabrication of this system are tested by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. The drainage system uses plastic piping and fittings connected to the sinks, toilet, and holding tanks.

  • Page 95: P-Traps

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 11 PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES P-Traps Each of the sink drains, the shower drain, and the washing-machine drain (if so equipped) has a water trap (Ptrap) to prevent holding-tank odors from entering the motor home. These traps must have water in them to trap odors.

  • Page 96: Gray-Water Holding Tank

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 11 PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES Gray-Water Holding Tank The gray-water holding tank is located in the underbelly of the vehicle. It is primarily used for the drainage from the kitchen and bath sinks and the shower.

  • Page 97: Sewer Connection And Camping

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 11 PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES Sewer Connection and Camping When camping at parks with sewer connections, it is important to keep the black-water, holding-tank, gate valve closed at all times, except when dumping. The gray tank can be kept open while hooked to a sewer connection, but again, the black-water tank must be kept closed.

  • Page 98: Exterior Shower

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 11 PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES Exterior Shower Your Phaeton has an exterior shower (Figure 11-12) for your use and convenience outside. That exterior shower is located in the sanitation service compartment, which is located on the driver’s side of the motor home.
  • Page 99       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 12 WINDOWS, AWNINGS, VENTS & DOORS WINDOWS, AWNINGS, VENTS & DOORS 12-1...
  • Page 100       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 12 WINDOWS, AWNINGS, VENTS & DOORS Windows The windows (Figure 12-1) on the Phaeton are of the sliding type. Double- pane windows provide additional thermal control (i.e., insulation) to maintain interior temperatures better. In the double-pane windows, a “dead air”...
  • Page 101       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 12 WINDOWS, AWNINGS, VENTS & DOORS The user will be able to set the sensitivity and may have to experiment to find the best setting suitable for his personal preference. Note the awning control panel (Figure 12- 4) that is located in the overhead compartment directly above the driver’s seat.
  • Page 102       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 12 WINDOWS, AWNINGS, VENTS & DOORS To operate the awning using the Mode switch: • OFF—the center position shuts the system down. The awning cannot be extended or retracted in this mode.
  • Page 103       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 12 WINDOWS, AWNINGS, VENTS & DOORS Vents The kitchen has a 12-VDC Fantastic vent fan (Figure 12-5) installed to exhaust kitchen odors. For normal operation, the vent is controlled by a thermostat mounted on the vent.

  • Page 104: Routine Maintenance

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13-1...

  • Page 105: Exterior Care

    Sliding manufacturers for years have recommended using 100% cotton pads like Sof Wash for washing. Since the introduction of the new lead free paints, lambswool, even softer than cotton, is now recommended. Tiffin Motorhomes uses the lambswool pad carried by Mary Moppins. It allows you to safely wash your coach from the ground.

  • Page 106: Seals

    Your Tiffin Motorhomes dealer can perform the resealing inspections and subsequent work, if any, for you. It is recommended that a Tiffin Motorhomes authorized service center perform these inspections periodically and perform necessary resealing when necessary.

  • Page 107: Proper Sealants For Application

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Proper Sealants for Application The following sealants are recommended for specific sealing applications, as noted in the table: Recommended Sealants for Specific Sealing Applications SEALANT SOLUTION Plas-T-Cote Metal or fiberglass roof...

  • Page 108: Wheel Care

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Wheel Care The care and maintenance of your wheel liners are simple and require no special material or products; simply follow the directions included in the Owner’s Information Package for these wheel liners (or the optional Alcoa aluminum wheels).

  • Page 109: Moisture Management

    RV. Note: These are only suggestions intended to minimize moisture-related issues with your motor home. If any concerns arise, contact Tiffin Motorhomes’ Service Department at (256) 356-0261. Interior Care of Your RV Signs of excessive moisture can be obvious, such as water droplets forming on surfaces or wet carpet.

  • Page 110: Avoid Drastic Thermostat Setbacks

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Avoid Drastic Thermostat Setbacks Cooler surface temperatures increase the potential for condensation and surface mold growth. To minimize the opportunity for condensation to form on interior surfaces, maintain a comfortable temperature in your RV, and avoid nighttime setbacks of 10 degrees or more.
  • Page 111 This is discussed further in the “Interior Care of Your RV” section. If you have any questions about moisture-related issues in the environment you plan to use the RV in for a majority of the time, contact Tiffin Motorhomes’ Service Department at (256) 356-0261. 13-8...
  • Page 112 • Refer to other sections of this owner’s manual for additional recommendations Modifications to your RV Consult Tiffin Motorhomes for guidance prior to making any modifications to your RV. It is important that changes be completed by a qualified service firm to ensure moisture intrusion or accumulation problems do not occur.

  • Page 113: Rv Finish Maintenance

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE • Because moisture is key to mold issues, treat all signs of condensation and spills seriously and deal with promptly. Failure to deal with a moisture issue promptly may cause more severe issues where none initially existed, or may make a small problem much worse.

  • Page 114: Tire And Tire Safety Information

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Tire and Tire Safety Information This portion of the Owner’s Manual contains tire safety information as required by 49 CFR 575.6. The National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can be contacted at 1-888-327-4236. Their web site is: http://www.safecar.gov...
  • Page 115       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Finding Your Vehicle’s Recommended Tire Pressure and Load Limits Tire information placards and vehicle certification labels contain information on tires and load limits. These labels indicate the vehicle manufacturer’s information including: •...
  • Page 116       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE For convenience, purchase a tire pressure gauge to keep in your vehicle. Gauges can be purchased at tire dealerships, auto supply stores, and other retail outlets. The recommended tire inflation pressure that vehicle manufacturers provide reflects the proper psi when a tire is cold.

  • Page 117: Tire Rotation

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Tire Tread The tire tread provides the gripping action and traction that prevent your vehicle from slipping or sliding, especially when the road is wet or icy. In general, tires are not safe and should be replaced when the tread is worn down to 1/16 of an inch.
  • Page 118       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A Tire Rotation Example For maximum mileage, rotate your tires every 5,000 miles. Follow correct rotation patterns Tire Repair The proper repair of a punctured tire requires a plug for the hole and a patch for the area inside the tire surrounds the puncture hole.
  • Page 119       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires Please refer to the diagram below. P—The “P” indicates the tire is for passenger vehicles. NOTE: Passenger car tires are not recommended for use on trailers, because the capacity ratings are not marked on the side walls of these tires.
  • Page 120       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Speed Rating—The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time. The ratings range from 99 miles per hour (mph) to 186 mph. These ratings are listed below.
  • Page 121       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Additional Information on Light Truck Tires Please refer to the diagram below. Tires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on the sidewalls of passenger tires.
  • Page 122       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE For motor homes, in the same location as the certification label described above, there is a vehicle placard. This placard provides tire and loading information. In addition, this placard will show the vehicle’s seating capacity for people and a statement regarding maximum cargo capacity.
  • Page 123       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE It is the air pressure that enables a tire to support the load, so proper inflation is critical. Since RVs can be configured and loaded in many ways, air pressures must be determined from actual loads (determined by weighing) and taken from the load and inflation tables provided by the tire manufacturer.
  • Page 124       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage capacity. For example, if the “XXX” equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage capacity is 650 lbs.
  • Page 125       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Extra load tire—A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire. Groove—The space between two adjacent tread ribs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)—The maximum permissible weight of this fully loaded motorhome.
  • Page 126       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Occupant distribution—The distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table I of 49 CFR 571.110. Open splice—Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or inner liner that extends to cord material.

  • Page 127: Tire Pressure

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Sidewall—That portion of a tire between the tread and bead. Sidewall separation—The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the sidewall. Test rim—The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire.
  • Page 128       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE An overinflated tire will reduce the tire’s “footprint” (i.e., its actual contact with the road); thus, reducing the traction, braking capacity, and handling of the motor home. A tire that is overinflated for the load that it is carrying will also contribute to a harsh ride, uneven tire wear, and the tire itself will be more susceptible to impact damage.
  • Page 129       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A brief overview of the procedure for weighing the motor home is shown in the following figure: Note 1: From the tire manufacturer’s load and inflation tables or the sidewall of the tires mounted on the motor home.
  • Page 130       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Whenever there is a significant change in the loading regimen of the motor home, it would be wise to recalculate the load weights of the tires to assure optimal use of the motor home.

  • Page 131: Interior Care

    Normal deterioration of the appearance of such items caused by wear and/or exposure to strong lighting is not covered by the Tiffin Motorhomes Limited Warranty. Carpet A weekly routine of vacuuming the carpet and fabrics throughout the vehicle is recommended; the vacuum system (Figure 13-12) has a central connection (Figure 13-13) within the motor home wherein a vacuum hose can be connected and the necessary vacuuming performed, as desired.
  • Page 132       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE To connect the cleaning hose, raise the wall remote inlet valve door, (Figure 13-9) and align hose end coupling with slots on each side of intake opening. Firmly push into intake opening. Make sure hose end coupling is connected and is locked in place.
  • Page 133 These stains should receive immediate, professional attention. Spills, spots, stains, or soiled areas are the responsibility of the owner and are not covered by Tiffin Motorhomes Limited Warranty. Figure 13-15. Bedroom Fabrics...

  • Page 134: Walls And Ceiling

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Walls and Ceiling The wall and ceiling coverings should be cleaned periodically to maintain a new appearance. Use a non-abrasive cleaner with a soft cloth on the walls. Do not use solvents of any kind, as those solvents may damage the surfaces being so cleaned.

  • Page 135: Woodwork And Floors

    To remove chocolate, grease, juice, or wine; use warm water and any off-the-shelf abrasive cleaner (cleansers and the like). To remove candle wax or chewing gum, carefully scrape off when the material has hardened. For further tips, please see the manufacturer’s recommended information sheet in your Tiffin Motorhomes Owners Information Package. Countertops To care properly for the countertops (Figure 13-18) in your new vehicle, always use a heat pad or trivet to protect the surface from hot objects that may mar or damage the countertop surface.

  • Page 136: Accessories

    Walls and ceiling panels may become wet when the moisture accumulates on these surfaces. Tiffin Motorhomes does not recommend the use of any catalytic heaters because of resulting extensive condensation.

  • Page 137: Schedules

    Always follow the chassis maintenance guidelines found in the chassis manufacturer’s owner’s manual. All routine maintenance is the responsibility of the owner and is not covered by the Tiffin Motorhomes Limited Warranty. Use the maintenance record found in Chapter 15 to record all performed maintenance as required.

  • Page 138: Every Six Months

    • Inspection of roof seams and joints should be performed by an authorized Motorhomes Service Center. If resealing is necessary, it is the owner’s responsibility and is not covered by the Tiffin Motorhomes Limited Warranty. • Sanitize the fresh water system.
  • Page 139       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5. Turn “on” the water pump to start the flow of antifreeze. Turn “on” each faucet, one at a time, and allow pure antifreeze to run through that piping. Let about one cup drop into the drains to protect the traps.
  • Page 140       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Depending on whether your particular motor home has a Dometic refrigerator with an optional ice maker or not, there are some steps to be taken in winterizing the optional ice maker associated with that refrigerator. For the optional ice...

  • Page 141: De-Winterizing

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE De-Winterizing 1. To de-winterize your vehicle, open both of the low-point drains to allow the antifreeze solution to drain from the water system. 2. Next, close the low-point drains and connect your motor home to the city water system. Put water in the freshwater tank and pump at least one gallon through the water pump to remove the antifreeze from the water pump.

  • Page 142: Maintenance & Data Charts

          TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 14 MAINTENANCE & DATA CHARTS MAINTENANCE & DATA CHARTS 14-1...
  • Page 143       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 14 MAINTENANCE & DATA CHARTS RV Owner’s Data Sheet Please enter the following information in the table for your future use: Phaeton: Year: __________ Model #: ____________________ Tiffin Serial #: __________________...
  • Page 144       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 14 MAINTENANCE & DATA CHARTS RV Owner’s Maintenance Record Please enter the following information in the table for your future use: Phaeton: Year: __________ Model #: ____________________ Tiffin Serial #: __________________...
  • Page 145       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 14 MAINTENANCE & DATA CHARTS RV Owner’s Maintenance Record Please enter the following information in the table for your future use: Phaeton: Year: __________ Model #: ____________________ Tiffin Serial #: __________________...
  • Page 146       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 14 MAINTENANCE & DATA CHARTS RV Owner’s Maintenance Record Please enter the following information in the table for your future use: Phaeton: Year: __________ Model #: ____________________ Tiffin Serial #: __________________...
  • Page 147       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 14 MAINTENANCE & DATA CHARTS RV Owner’s Maintenance Record Please enter the following information in the table for your future use: Phaeton: Year: __________ Model #: ____________________ Tiffin Serial #: __________________...
  • Page 148       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 14 MAINTENANCE & DATA CHARTS RV Owner’s Maintenance Record Please enter the following information in the table for your future use: Phaeton: Year: __________ Model #: ____________________ Tiffin Serial #: __________________...
  • Page 149       TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 14 MAINTENANCE & DATA CHARTS RV Owner’s Maintenance Record Please enter the following information in the table for your future use: Phaeton: Year: __________ Model #: ____________________ Tiffin Serial #: __________________...
  • Page 150           TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 14 MAINTENANCE & DATA CHARTS RV Owner’s Maintenance Record Please enter the following information in the table for your future use: Phaeton: Year: __________ Model #: ____________________ Tiffin Serial #: __________________...

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