Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

2013 Electra

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Table of Contents Legend Disclaimer Welcome Aboard Aviator Limited Warranty Component Manufacturers

Section 1 Owner Information Component Manufacturer's Warranties Taking Delivery Making a Service Appointment Organize Waiting at the Repair Facility Dealer Responsibilities Owner Responsibilities Customer Delivery and PDI Checklist Sample Forms

Section 2 Identification and Safety Aviator VIN and Serial numbers, Decals and Data Plate Safety Regulations & LP Gas Fire Safety Tire Safety Basic Tire Maintenance Finding Your Vehicle's recommended Tire Pressure and Load Limits Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits Checking Tire Pressure Tire Safety Tips Tire Safety Checklist Tire Fundamentals Tire Identification Breakdown Tire Tips

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Section 3 Weight Distribution, Loading and Towing Loading and Weighing Tips Cargo Capacities Vehicle Load Limits Loading Tips Weighing Tips How to Weigh your Aviator Computing your Load and Load Distribution Travel Trailer Hitch and Sway Control Safety Chain Installation Instructions Leveling Your Aviator Electric Stabilizer Jacks (Optional) Electric Front Stabilizer Jacks (Optional) Electric Rear Stabilizer Jacks (Optional) Stabilizer Jacks (Manual)

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Section 4 Living Quarters, LP and Electrical

Living Room Slide Out Prolonged Occupancy Condensation Tips to Help Contain Humidity in your Aviator Safety Devices Smoke Detector CO Detector LP Detector (General) LP Gas LP Regulator LP Regulator Freeze-up Tips to prevent LP regulator Freeze-up Other Cold Weather Factors LP Pigtail LP Detector Use Electrical System Connecting to an Outside Power Source General Electrical Information Batteries Battery Maintenance Battery Safety Battery Charging Power Converter (Overview) Power Converter/Battery Charger Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Testing the GFCI Circuit VAC Circuit Breakers 12 Volt Fuses

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Section 5 Plumbing

Plumbing Fresh Water External Hook-Up (City Water Inlet Connection) Attaching to an Outside Source of Water (City Water Inlet Connection) To Disconnect from an Outside Source of Water Filling the Fresh Water Tank Water Pump Water Pump (Operation) Initial Start-up of the Water System Monitor Panel Tank Heaters (Optional) Sanitizing the Fresh Water System Sanitizing the System Water System Winterization Winterizing with Compressed Air Winterizing with RV Approved Antifreeze Only De-Winterizing your Aviator Waste Water System Black Tank Flush Inlet Holding Tanks To Empty the Holding Tanks To Ensure Trouble-free Waste Water Operation Toilet Water System Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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Section 6 Appliances

Appliances Cooktop To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage (Cooktop) Lighting the Cooktop Surface Burners To Bleed Air from Cooktop LP Line Cooktop Match Lit Ignition Cooktop Piezo Ignition If the Cooktop Piezo Ignitor is not functioning Cooktop Shutdown Instructions Convection Microwave Oven (General Use) General Convection Microwave Oven Operation Convection Microwave Oven Food Refrigerator Refrigerator Leveling Refrigerator Automatic Energy Selector System (AES) Refrigerator Auto Mode Refrigerator Gas Mode Refrigerator Temperature Control Purging Air from the Refrigerator LP Lines Furnace Turning the Furnace On Turning the Furnace Off Water Heater Water Heater Automatic Shut Off Water Heater Odor Turn On Water Heater Turn Off Water Heater Water Heater Storage and Draining Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve Water Heater Winterizing Wall Thermostat- Heating and Cooling Wall Thermostat Heating Wall Thermostat Cooling To Turn Roof A/C On To Turn Roof A/C Off Television (TV) Television (TV) Antenna and Booster Outside Entertainment Center (optional) SD Card Tablet (optional) Blu Ray Player Wireless Router Fireplace Roof Air Conditioner

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Section 7 Care and Maintenance

General Care and Maintenance Fiberglass Exterior Seals and Adhesives Windows and Doors Frame, Extrusions and Aluminum Surfaces Roof LP Gas System Exterior Lights Winter Precautions Winter Precautions Water Systems Winter Precautions Food Storage Winter Precautions Heating Winter Precautions Condensation Winter Storage Tips Winter Storage Preparation Formaldehyde from Building Materials WaterPurTM WaterPurTM Operating Instructions WaterPurTM Sanitize WaterPurTM Winterize WaterPurTM Operational Note WaterPurTM Warranty WaterPurTM Description Aviator Maintenance/Repair Schedule Records Aviator Maintenance/Service Date and Procedure records

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Listed below are symbols and descriptions you will find throughout this manual. They are used to alert you to possibly dangerous or hazardous situations. When you see these symbols, please read them carefully and follow the instructions to help prevent damage to your recreational vehicle and for your personal safety.

DANGER! (Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.) This sign is commonly RED.

WARNING (Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.) This sign is commonly ORANGE or gray.

CAUTION (Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in vehicle damage or minor to moderate injury.) This sign is commonly YELLOW or gray.

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The information provided in this manual is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. This manual is not meant to be used, nor should it be used, to diagnose or repair any component issue. FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIR OF ANY ISSUE, CONTACT YOUR DEALER. Forest River Inc. and its suppliers are neither responsible nor liable for any damages, injuries, or negative consequences from any action, application use or misuse of this manual, to any person reading or following the information in this manual. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement of Forest River Inc. or any other sources. Readers should be aware that the websites and/or information listed in this manual may change without notice.

IMPROPER USE OR MISUSE OF THIS INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE, VOIDING OF THE WARRANTY, OR INJURY.

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