Monitor Panel; Effects Of Long Term Occupancy - Fleetwood Tioga 1996 Owner's Manual

Close the vents or lower them before traveling to avoid
damage from wind and low overhead clearances.
The vents may be cleaned from the top of the motor
home. Use soapy water on the vent cover. The screens
may be vacuumed or lightly brushed to remove accu-
mulation of leaves or other debris.
Lubricate the gears and mechanism yearly with alight,
water resistant grease.
MONITOR PANEL
The monitor panel allowsyou to conveniently check the
approximate levels in tanks and to check battery
condition(s).
Electrical probes installed in the tanks measure the
levels at various points in the tanks.
To check tank levels:
Press "LP GAS," WATER" or "HOLDING TANK I" or "2"
rocker switches. HOLDING TANK lis the black water
(toilet waste) tank, and HOLDING TANK 2 is gray water
(sink and shower wastes).
The "E" or empty indicator light will always be lit when
the rocker switches are depressed. If the tank is full, all
lights will be on. Lights are sequential, and indicate the
level. in approximately 114 tank increments. If the tank
selected is approximately 1/2-full, for example, lights
"E," "1/4" and "1/2" will be on.
Erroneous tank level indications can be caused by:
a. Water with low mineral content. The level is
measured by a very low level electrical signal
traveling through the liquid. Some water may
not conduct the signal properly. This condition
may be infrequent, but can exist. Check the
panel reading when the fresh water tank is
filled.
b. Material trapped on the sides of the holding
tanks may give a full reading when the tank is
actually empty.
NOTE:
If
the sensor probes mounted in the
tanks get coated with grease, the monitor panel
may indicate falsely or not at all. Avoid pouring
grease, oils or similar substances down drains
or the toilet.
If
this is unavoidable, the holding
tank(s) should be washed out with
a
soapy
water solution. See your dealer for additional
information.
To check the battery charge:
1. Unplug the 120-volt AC power cord to turn the
power converter off.
2. Press "BATTERY" rocker switch on the panel.
3. Turn on a light or any 12-volt appliance. The
battery must be checked with a load.
4. Read battery condition on the meter. Red is
low, yellow is fair and green is good.
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EFFECTS OF LONG TERM OCCUPANCY
Your motor home was designed primarily for recrea-
tional use and short term occupancy. If you intend to
occupy the motor home for an extended period, you
should understand that the additional wear will cause
premature deterioration of structure, interior finishes,
fabrics, carpeting, drapes, appliances and fixtures. You
should also be prepared to deal with condensation and
the humid conditions that may be encountered. The
relatively small volume, and tight, compact construction
of modern recreational vehicles mean that normal living
activities of even a few occupants will lead to rapid
saturation of the air, and the appearance of visible
moisture, especially in cold weather.
Just as moisture collects on the outside of a glass of
cold water during humid weather, moisture can con-
dense on the inside surfaces of your motor home during
use in cold weather when humidity of the interior air is
high.
Water vapor will condense on the inside of the windows
and walls as moisture, or in cold weather as frost or ice.
It may also condense out of sight within the walls or the
ceiling where it will manifest itself as stained panels.
Appearance of these conditions indicates a condensa-
tion problem. When you recognize the signs of exces-
sive moisture and condensation, you should take action
to minimize their effects.