Phaeton Owner’s Manual

2005

Phaeton

Owner's Manual

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

105 2nd Street NW Red Bay, AL 35582 U.S.A. Phone: (256) 356-8661 E-Mail: info@

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PHAETON OWNER'S MANUAL

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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.

105 2nd Street NW ? Red Bay, Alabama 35582 U.S.A.

Phaeton Owner's Manual

PHAETON OWNER'S MANUAL

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.

Phaeton Owner's Manual

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. 105 2nd Street NW, Red Bay, AL 35582 U.S.A. Telephone 256.356.8661 ? Facsimile 256.356.8219

E-Mail: info@ DISCLAIMER

Many of the features and appliances described in this manual may or may not be reflected in the actual motor home purchased, depending on the options and models selected by the motor-home owner. 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. Substitutions of comparable or better materials, finishes, appliances, instrumentation, and instruction may be made at any time it is deemed prudent to provide the customer with the best possible motor home meeting the customer's requirements.

Copyright ? 2002 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. -- all rights reserved Printed in the United States of America: Fifth U.S. Printing: October 2004

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 General Information

Delivery

1-2

Dealer Responsibilities

1-2

Customer Responsibilities

1-2

Tiffin Motorhomes Limited Warranty

1-3

Major Equipment Manufacturers

1-4

Warranty Service

1-5

Owner's Information Package

1-5

Customer Relations

1-6

Specification Labels

1-6

Weighing Procedures for the Phaeton 1-7

Weight Distribution of the Motor Home 1-8

Chapter 2 Driving & Safety Instructions

Safety Considerations

2-2

General Warning

2-2

Prior to Departure

2-3

Driving

2-4

Fuels for the Motor Home

2-5

Liquid Propane (LP) Gas System

2-6

LP Gas Regulator

2-7

LP Distribution System

2-8

Recommended Precautionary Practices 2-8

Fire Safety Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Emergency Exit Window Parking Procedures Towing Hitch

2-9 2-9 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-11

Chapter 3 Heating & Air Conditioning

Furnace

3-2

Air-Conditioning System

3-3

Thermostatic Controls

3-4

Liquid Propane (LP) Tank

3-5

LP Tank Filling Practices

3-6

LP Gas Regulator

3-6

LP Gas Detector

3-7

Chapter 4 Major Appliances & Accessories

Refrigerator

4-2

Microwave / (Opt.) Convection Range 4-4

Air Filtration Fan

4-4

Cook Top and Oven

4-4

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TELEVISION SYSTEM OPERATION

4-6

Television Antenna

4-6

Television Satellite Dish Control (Opt.) 4-7

Television Sets

4-7

VHS Video Cassette Recorder (Opt.)

4-8

Audio-Video Control Console

4-8

AM / FM / CD Stereo System

4-8

Home Theater System (Optional)

4-9

Cable & Telephone Jack

4-9

Water Heater

4-10

Water Heater Storage

4-11

Pressure-Relief Valve

4-12

CB Radio System Antenna Connection 4-12

Rear-View Camera Monitor System

4-13

Washer / Dryer (Optional)

4-13

Carbon Monoxide Detector

4-13

Chapter 5 Cabinets & Furniture

Chapter 7 Electrical Features

General Information Circuit-Breaker Boxes Auxiliary Start Switch Battery Inspection and Care Battery Disconnect Panel 120-Volt AC (VAC) Receptacles 12-Volt DC (VDC) Receptacles Ground-Fault-Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) ICC Switch Converter Inverter / Converter (Optional) Electrical Generator Automatic Transfer Switch Resettable Circuit Breakers Fuse Blocks Seven-Pin Connector

7-2 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-6 7-7 7-7 7-7 7-8 7-8 7-8 7-10 7-10 7-11 7-11 7-12

Cabinets Furniture Bedroom Area

5-2

Chapter 8

5-3

5-4

Slide-Out Features

Chapter 6 Structural Features

Chassis Features

6-2

Alignment

6-2

SLIDE-OUT OVERVIEW

8-2

General Considerations

8-2

Operating Precautions

8-2

Extending the Slide-Out Room

8-3

Retracting the Slide-Out Room

8-3

Manual Operation: Slide-Out Room

8-4

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