OWNER’S MANUAL BUILT AROUND YOU 26 Industrial Drive Access Road Burnsville, MS 38833 Phone: 662.612.4040 Fax: 662.655.0913 vanleighrv.com 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 15 About This Manual 15 Contact Information 15 Owner Information Package 15 Manufacturing Certification 16 The Vehicle Identification Number 16 Safety Precautions 18 Safety Messages 18 Additional Terminology Used 18 Reporting Safety Defects 20 To Contact the NHTS 20 Toll-Free Vehicle Safety Hotline 20 Service and Warranty 21 Obtaining Warranty Service 22 Obtaining Emergency Warranty Repair 23 Updating Your Contact Information 25 One Year Limited Base Warranty 26 Three Year Limited Structural Warranty 32 Component Supplier Contact Information 39 Component Manufacturer Warranty Information 40 Occupant Safety 43 Family Safety Plan 43 Electrical 43 Pet Safety 44 Emergency Weather Planning 44 Fire Safety 44 Fire Extinguisher 45 Emergency Egress Window 47 VANLEIGH VILANO 1 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Smoke Alarm 48 Carbon Monoxide (CO) 50 CO/LP Gas Alarm 50 Indoor Air Quality 52 Chemical Sensitivity & Offgassing 53 Formaldehyde 54 Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy 54 Where There Is Moisture, There May Be Mold 56 Cold Weather Use 57 Pre-Travel Information 58 Additional Safety Precautions 58 Towing 60 Weight Labels 61 Cargo Capacities 62 Loading Your RV 63 Weighing Your Tow Vehicle & RV 63 Recommended Tire Pressure & Load Limits 64 RV Driving Schools & Seminars 66 RV Braking System 66 Axles 67 Tow Vehicle Battery 68 Battery Isolator (Customer Supplied) 68 7-Way Wire Harness/Connector Plug 69 Breakaway Switch 70 Hitch Selection 70 Welded Rear Hitch (If So Equipped) 70 Fifth Wheel Hitching Procedure 70 Unhitching 71 Towing The RV 72 Roadside Emergency 75 Tires 76 Tire Safety Information 76 Tire Ply Composition & Materials 76 2 VANLEIGH VILANO TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Tire Safety Tips 77 Tire Maintenance 77 Tire Balance and Wheel Alignment 78 Tire Rotation 78 Tire Repair 78 Tire Tread 78 Tire Pressure 80 Checking Tire Pressure 80 How Overloading Affects Your RV and Tires 81 Trailer Tire Labeling 81 Us Dot Tire Identification Number (TIN) 82 Maximum Load Rating 82 Tire Size 82 Tire Size & Type Designation 82 Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure 83 Speed Rating 83 Spare Tire 84 Tire Changing 85 Tire Changing Basics 85 Leveling 87 Automatic Leveling System 87 Level Up with OneControl™ Touch Panel 88 Electrical Systems 116 50-Amp Power Cord 116 Load Control Center 118 120-Volt AC System 120 120-Volt Circuit Breakers 121 120-Volt AC (VAC) Receptacles 122 12V USB Receptacles 123 GFCI Receptacles 123 LP Generator 124 Transfer Switch 125 12-Volt DC System 126 VANLEIGH VILANO 3 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 12- Volt Fuse Panel 126 Batteries 127 Battery Vent 128 Battery Disconnect 129 Battery Inspection and Care 130 Spyder Control System 131 Calculating Electrical Load 133 Solar Port 133 Approximate Electrical Load Ratings 134 Plumbing Systems 135 Fresh Water System — First Use 135 Plumbing functions within the Spyder Controls 136 12V Water Pump 137 Fresh Water Holding Tank 138 Water Pressure Regulator (Customer Supplied) 139 Water Heater 139 Bathroom Shower 143 Outside Shower 144 Faucets 145 Shutoff Valves 145 Water Control System 147 Draining the Fresh Water System 147 Sanitizing the Fresh Water System 149 Black/Gray Water System 152 Toilet 153 Drain Pipes With HEPVO Valve 155 Drain Pipes With P-Traps 155 Vents & Vent Pipes 155 Black/Gray Water Holding Tanks 156 Emptying The Black & Gray Water Tanks 156 Black Tank Flush 157 Winterization 160 Water Heater Draining and Winterization 160 4 VANLEIGH VILANO TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 Winterizing 161 Dewinterizing 166 Propane System 167 Propane Gas 167 Propane Gas Cylinders 168 Propane Leak Test 169 Propane Alarm 170 Installing The Propane Cylinders 170 Propane Regulator 171 LP Distribution System 172 Recommended Practices 173 Propane System Hoses, Tubes, Pipes & Fittings 173 Cooking With Propane 174 Traveling With Propane 175 Using the Propane System 175 Calculating Propane Use 175 Appliances 177 Microwave 177 Refrigerator 177 Wine chiller 179 Washer/Dryer Prep 179 Gas Cooktop 180 Oven 181 Range Hood 181 Cooking With Propane 182 Central Vacuum 183 Electronics 185 Audio/Visual System Guide 185 Television Sets 187 TV Reception Basics 189 TV Signal Booster 189 TV Roof Antenna 190 Cable/Satellite Outlet 191 VANLEIGH VILANO 5 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Satellite Prep 192 Heating & Cooling 193 Ducting & Return Air 193 Roof Vent/Fans 193 Thermostat 194 Furnace 196 Heat Pump 199 Air Conditioning 199 Fireplace 202 Slideout Systems 203 Slideout Operation 203 Hydraulic Slide-Out Manual Override 204 Schwintek In-Wall Slideout System Manual Override 206 Troubleshooting The Schwintek In-Wall Slide System 208 Exterior Features 211 Exterior Lights 211 Roof & Ladder 212 Awning 213 Installing a Hitch Below the Bumper 216 Interior Care 218 Cleaning the Interior 218 Cabinetry & Tables 218 Pantry 218 Paneling 219 Ceiling 219 Countertops 219 Flooring 219 Table & Chairs 220 Furniture Upholstery 221 Recliner Sofa or Loveseat 221 ABS Plastic 222 Decor Items 223 Kitchen Sink 224 6 VANLEIGH VILANO TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 Bathroom Sink, Shower, & Accessories 224 Stainless Steel Sink & Appliances 224 Exterior Care 225 Cleaning the Exterior 225 Exterior Roof 227 Sidewall Vents 228 Windows 229 Doors 230 Trailer Frame 230 Sealant 231 RV Storage 232 Winter Storage 232 Suggested Maintenance Checklist 233 Basic Troubleshooting 235 Air Conditioner (Roof) 235 Batteries 236 Black and Gray Tanks 236 Electrical Power - 110 V 236 Furnace 236 Interior Lights 237 Jacks/Leveling System 237 Microwave 238 Outside Receptacle 239 Oven 239 Portable Generator (Customer Supplied) 240 Propane Gas 240 Refrigerator 241 Running Lights 241 Schwintek Electric Slideouts 242 TV Antenna 243 Waste Tank 243 Water Heater 244 Water Pump 245 VANLEIGH VILANO 7 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Water System 246 Maintenance Data and Charts 247 RV Owner’s Data Sheet 247 RV Owner’s Maintenance Record 248 Glossary 249 8 VANLEIGH VILANO 9 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. Manufacturing Certification Placard 16 Figure 2. VIN Number 17 Figure 3. Fire Extinguisher 46 Figure 4. Emergency Egress Window 47 Figure 5. Smoke Alarm 48 Figure 6. Propane/CO Alarm 51 Figure 7. CARB Notice Label 54 Figure 8. Federal Certification Label (Example) 61 Figure 9. Tire and Loading Information Label (Example) 62 Figure 10. Tire and Loading Information Label (Example) 65 Figure 11. Federal Certification Label (Example) 65 Figure 12. 7-Way Wire Harness/Connector Plug 69 Figure 13. Tire and Loading Information Label (Example) 77 Figure 14. Tire 79 Figure 15. Tire and Loading Information Label (Example) 80 Figure 16. Tire Labeling (Example) 82 Figure 17. Tire Size and Designation Label 83 Figure 18. Spare Tire 84 Figure 19. Spare Tire Winch Access Hole 84 Figure 20. Crank Handle 85 Figure 21. Torque Digram 86 Figure 22. 50-Amp Power Cord 117 Figure 23. Load Center 117 Figure 24. Power Control Center 120 Figure 25. 120-Volt Circuit Breakers 122 Figure 26. USB Receptacles 123 Figure 27. 120VAC Receptacles 124 Figure 28. Generator Control Panel 125 Figure 29. Transfer Switch 126 Figure 30. 12V Fuse Panel 127 Figure 31. Battery Disconnect Switch 130 Figure 32. Spyder Control Unit 132 VANLEIGH VILANO 9 10 L IST OF FIGURES Figure 33. Spyder Lights Screen 132 Figure 34. Spyder Dimming Control Screen 132 Figure 35. Solar Port 133 Figure 36. Sanitize the Water Tank before First Use 136 Figure 37. Spyder Control Unit 137 Figure 38. Water Pump 137 Figure 39. Fresh Water Holding Tank 138 Figure 40. Water Tank Drain and Overflow 138 Figure 41. Water Heater—Atwood (Standard) 139 Figure 42. Water Heater—Truma (Optional) 140 Figure 43. Hot and Cold Water Shutoff Valves Behind Water Heater 140 Figure 44. Truma Interior Control Dial 141 Figure 45. Truma Water Heater Exterior On/Off Switch 141 Figure 46. Pressure and Temperature Relief Valve 142 Figure 47. Shower 143 Figure 48. Handheld Outdoor Shower 144 Figure 49. Faucets 145 Figure 50. Bathroom Sink Shutoff Valves 145 Figure 51. Bathroom Sink Shutoff Valves 146 Figure 52. Kitchen Sink Shutoff Valves 146 Figure 53. Andersen Kantleak Valve System 147 Figure 54. Low-Point Drains 147 Figure 55. Water Heater Bypass Valve 148 Figure 56. Truma Water Heater Control Dial and On/Off Switch 148 Figure 57. Water Heater Drain 149 Figure 58. Water Filter Housing 150 Figure 59. Sanitizing the Fresh Water System 150 Figure 60. Sanitizing the Fresh Water System 151 Figure 61. Toilet 153 Figure 62. Tecma Toilet Controls 154 Figure 63. Roof Vent 155 Figure 64. Black and Gray Tank Drain Valve Switches 156 Figure 65. Sewer Outlet Connection (Termination Valve) 157 Figure 66. Black Tank Flush Line 158 10 VANLEIGH VILANO L IST OF FIGURES 11 Figure 67. Gate Valve 159 Figure 68. Low-Point Drains located under the RV 161 Figure 69. Water Pump Switch 162 Figure 70. Water Heater Drain 162 Figure 71. Ice Maker Valve in Wet Bay 163 Figure 72. Ice Maker Drain behind Galley Slide 163 Figure 73. Truma Water Heater Control Dial and On/Off Switch 163 Figure 74. Anderson Valve Position for Winterizing 164 Figure 75. Water Tank Drain and Overflow 164 Figure 76. Low-Point Drains 164 Figure 77. Winterization Fill 165 Figure 78. Propane Gas Cylinder 167 Figure 79. Regulator Lever Positions 171 Figure 80. LP Gas Regulators 172 Figure 81. P.O.L. Fitting 174 Figure 82. Microwave Oven 177 Figure 83. Refrigerator 178 Figure 84. Inverter 178 Figure 85. Wine chiller 179 Figure 86. Washing Machine Shutoff Valves 180 Figure 87. Gas Cooktop and Oven 180 Figure 88. Range Hood Exhaust 182 Figure 89. VacPan Automatic Dust Pan 184 Figure 90. Central Vacuum Hose Connection 184 Figure 91. Central Vacuum Bag Exchange Location 184 Figure 92. Furrion Radio/DVD Player 186 Figure 93.