Avion Service Manual.
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3. whenever the switch is in the on position 6 Power On Light A panel lamp is provided to indi cate POWER ON This lamp will be lit whenever the motor home is plugged into a 120 240 volt A C recep tacle It is provided to prevent discharge of the house batteries which might be caused by accidental discon 12 nection of the power cord or a stoppage of the generator This lamp circuit is protected by a 2 ampere fuse which is located in the top of the power converter 7 Generator Switch The large center switch controls the generator Depress and hold the left end of the switch to start the generator A lamp on the panel will light to indicate that it is running Depress and hold the right end of the switch to stop the generator 8 Generator Running Time Meter This meter re cords the running time of the generator It is provided to aid in scheduling proper maintenance for this generator The signal center is warranted for a period of one year For warranty work service parts or information con tact WEMAC RVP DIV 3433 Harvard Santa Ana California 92704 Their telephone number is AC 714 540 6040 Defective panels returned to this address with in the warranty period will be repaired at no charge 13 AIR CONDITIONER Opt The Duo Therm roof mounted air conditioner is de signed to provide comfort in a wide variety of applica tions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set thermostat dial to desired t
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5. Cause and Remedy a Safety lock out Press reset button on furnace b Blown fuse Check fuse on furnace and replace Check fuse on 12 volt distribution fuse block and replace c Dead batteries Check and charge if needed d Loose wires Examine wiring splices at furnace Trouble Blower runs for 30 60 seconds and shuts off Requires manual reset before blower will re start Burner will not ignite Cause and Remedy a No fuel or low fuel pressure Check L P tank b Tank valve or manual furnace valve closed Ope valve c Low voltage at furnace Check voltage at furnace with blower running If below 10 2 volts check wiring bat tery voltage and converter d Ignition connection loose at igniter or at ignition pak Tighten both connections e Faulty or broken electrode Replace Trouble Blower runs 30 60 seconds then stops and re quires manual reset Burner does ignite Cause and Remedy a Low fuel pressure Check L P tank b Faulty flame switch Replace c Poor burner flame Adjust primary air See instruc tions in Sol Aire Manual FUSES Trouble Replaced fuses continue to blow Cause and Remedy a Loose wire connections Tighten all wire clamps and terminals b Poor fuse contact Inspect fuse clips to be sure they are not bent In the battery circuit two 20 amp fuses are used in parallel When replacing these fuses turn off all lights and fans or disconnect the red converter c
6. Do not use an abrasive cleaner or solvent as it will damage the vinyl or dull the finish Draperies are of high quality synthetics and should be dry cleaned Carpeting is nylon or polyester It may be cleaned with any good grade of foam carpet cleaner Follow the in structions on the container Upholstered Items and Bedspreads are soil resistant treated to mimimize spotting Small soiled areas may be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild detergent Sponge up spills immediately Upholstery fabrics may be re moved for periodic dry cleaning as required Stainless Steel Sinks may be cleaned with the same de tergent used to clean your dishes Stubborn spots may be removed by using a scouring powder with a wet sponge or cloth Rinse thoroughly after cleaning DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL PADS TO CLEAN YOUR SINK Stainless steel should never be exposed to photographic chemicals iodine ferric chloride hydrochloric acid or sulphuric acid Clean blood and salt solutions from your sink as soon as possible 13 SECTION III PROTECTION FROM FREEZING WEATHER Use the following procedure to protect your plumbing system from damage in freezing weather when without heat 1 Drain the water storage tank onto the ground by open ing the drain valve at the rear of the tank If connected to a septic system the tank may be drained by opening faucets pumping into the sinks and draining through the holding tank 2 The water lines in your
7. gas thermostat which is regulated by turning knob C to different settings At zero indicated by a dot the thermostat valve re mains closed and the burner runs continuously at the by pass rate which is just enough to keep the burner lit At MAX the thermostat valve remains open and the burner is running continuously at the full gas rate The lowest cabinet and freezer temperatures are obtained at this setting Between these two extremes is a numbered portion of the dial the higher the number the lower the temperature As soon as the required cold temperature inside the cabi net is reached the thermostat cuts off the main burner GMC 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL Gas Electric Refrigerator cont d flame leaving the by pass flame to keep the safety valve open Electric Thermostat Turn knob G to regulate cabinet and freezer compartment temperature The higher the number the lower the temperature Maintenance Periodic maintenance procedures are de scribed in the Instruction Booklet which is included in refrigerator If the refrigerator is to be shut down for a period of weeks empty and clean it and keep the door open Use warm water to clean trays and shelves The interior lin ing of the cabinet may be cleaned with lukewarm weak soda solution Components in your Dometic Model RM66 refrigerator are warranted for various periods from 3 months to 5 years according
8. FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL surge of water which can occur during vehicle starting and stopping may cause the pump to turn on With no open valve to allow the pump to cycle it may run con tinuously and eventually be damaged The water pump is located at the aft end of the water tank It has a built in check valve to prevent water from backing up into the storage tank when the system is con nected to a city water source The Model 6950 J pump is warranted by the manufac turer for a period of one year Warranty service and parts may be obtained from ITT Jabsco Products 501 W Liberty Street Springfield Ohio 45501 The telephone number is AC 513 325 8701 Water Line Filter A filter is located in the water line between the tank and the pump Inspect this filter peri odically to be sure that an accumulation of foreign mat ter does not impair the water flow The filter may be cleaned by removing it and rinsing or back flushing Shower The shower stall is constructed of molded fi berglass Clean with a liquid detergent then rinse Do not use abrasive cleaners as they will dull the surface The shower is equipped with an adjustable shower head and flexible hose The head may be removed from the bracket for maximum efficiency The built in push button on the shower head is designed for volume control water saver and is not intended as a shut off valve A slight trickle in the closed position is n
9. desired protection 5 OPTIONAL THERMASAN WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM The Thermasan unit uses the heat energy of the engine exhaust to disintegrate the holding tank wastes This is done after a breaking down action is initially created in the contents of the holding tank The waste is next pumped into a sanijector which screens and sprays it into the engine s exhaust system The waste is destroyed to the extent that all remaining gaseous by products are rendered invisible bacteria free harmless and meet emission requirements of Public Health and Federal Emission Standards To operate your Thermasan System two factors must be present an engine under work load and the vehicle s speed exceeding 35 MPH Operation of the control panel without these factors being available will not activate the system If the engine load should drop below limits or the vehicle speed is reduced operation of the system will be temporarily interrupted The Thermasan controls are located to the left of the steering column in the driver s compartment The panel face contains an ON OFF switch a pull to test fea ture and three indicator lights The ON OFF switch also contains a rheostat control to be used if dimming the indicator lights is desired during night operation When switched to the position the green READY indicator will light This tells you the system is operational When the speed and engine load require me
10. is provided under the dinette seats the love seat and the right bed Space is also available under both vanity cabinets as well as in the closet and the three overhead cabinets A special ski locker is built under the raised floor area This space is accessible from an exter ior door located on the right side of the vehicle and through the opening under the love seat EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT Emergency equipment is located under the rear facing dinette seat This equipment includes the jack jack han dle lug wrench chain and wood block See the GMC Transmode Vehicle Operating Manual for instructions relating to the use of this equipment LOADING Loading should be planned to distribute the weight as equally as possible DO NOT EXCEED GROSS AXLE OR GROSS VEHICLE RATINGS LISTED BELOW The following information is provided to assist in proper loading GMC 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL Maximum Gross Curb Cargo Axle Weight Weight Weight Front 3820 420 4240 Rear 5490 2010 7500 Total 9310 2430 11 740 GVW Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle with fuel and coolant but without the weight of cargo passengers dri ver or optional equipment Cargo includes driver passengers water luggage and supplies Gross Axle Weight GAWR is the maximum load that may safely be applied to the axle including cargo and options This weight can be checked on any scale which will accommodate both front wheels or a
11. to expose the top burners it acts as a splash shield to protect the window area behind the countertop Warranty The Model SR 40LXC Suburban Range is warranted for a period of one year Terms are stated in the warranty policy which is printed in the Operation and Service Instruction booklet Warranty information and parts may be obtained from Suburban Manufactur ing Company Box 399 Dayton Tennessee 37321 The telephone number is AC 615 775 2131 11 RANGE VENT The range vent is equipped with an exhaust fan filter and roof duct to discharge moisture fumes and cooking continued on next page 11 Vent cont d odors from the coach The filter may be removed for cleaning by unscrewing the nuts from the two electrical switches and dropping the face panel A 12 volt lamp is located in the left side of the filter housing It uses a No 1156 or No 1141 bayonet base automotive bulb 12 INSTRUMENT SIGNAL CENTER The signal center is located in the sidewall panel of the refrigerator cabinet just inside the entrance door This panel provides the following water tank level waste holding tank level L P gas level battery condition power on light water pump switch generator start stop switch and generator running time meter The panel legend plate is retained by two thumb screws so that be removed to facilitate the replacement of burned out bulbs All lamps use No 53 12 volt bulbs A panel wirin
12. to the terms of the Warranty Policy in cluded with each appliance Warranty service and parts may be obtained from Do metic Sales Corporation 2320 Industrial Parkway Elkhart Indiana 46514 Their telephone number is AC 219 294 2511 10 RANGE and OVEN The Suburban Range is equipped with four top burners and an oven with broiler Top Burners The top burners are lit by turning on the burner and then pressing the igniter button Press in on the burner knob and turn it counterclockwise Allow 3 4 seconds for the gas to reach the igniter tube before press ing the igniter button Each time this button is pressed it creates a spark The top burners may also be lit by plac ing a burning match over the burner After the burner lights continue turning the knob until the desired flame is attained Oven To light the oven use the following procedure 1 Light oven standby pilot by pressing thermostat knob in and turn to off position Wait a few seconds for air to clear from gas line and place burning match over standby pilot until pilot ignites 2 Turn knob counterclockwise to desired temperature At this time the heater pilot which is actually an extension of the standby pilot will begin to heat the oven safety valve In approximately 30 seconds the safety valve will open allowing gas to flow to the oven burner which is then ignited by the pilot To turn off the standby pilot press in on the control knob and turn it cloc
13. volt generator provides a third source of electrical energy The generator is located in a compartment behind the rear wheels on the left side of the vehicle It is mounted on slides so that it may be pulled out for ease of access To open depress the two latch buttons to release the latches then turn the release handle and pull The generator uses fuel from the two CHASSIS engine gasoline tanks To prevent running both tanks dry be sure the fuel switch on the driver s instrument panel is in the FUEL MAIN position A circuit breaker is mounted on the generator for pro tection from overload Start and Stop controls are mounted on the generator and also wired from the remote switch on the Instrument Signal Center The control board on the generator is protected by a 5 amp fuse lo cated under the control cover The generator electrical output is connected to a 240 volt receptacle installed inside the power cord box Inserting the power cord plug into this receptacle will connect the generator output to the 120 240 volt distribution panel If this connection is made each time the power cord is stowed in the compartment the generator may be started remotely and used at any time without need to leave the motor home Regularly scheduled maintenance is important The gen erator oil level should be checked after each 8 hours of operation Other periodic maintenance work is required after 50 hours 100 hours etc Consult the Operatio
14. 9 o deno 201 zb d 39 SECTION II OPERATION CARE MAINTENANCE Description Electrical Systems Water System Water Closet Waste Holding Tank Thermasan Waste Disposal System L P Gas System Water Heater Gas Furnace Gas Electric Refrigerator Range and Oven Range Vent Instrument Signal Center Air Conditioner TV Antenna Care and Cleaning Page oo 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL J SECTION II OPERATION CARE MAINTENANCE 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS All Avion Interior Motor Homes are equipped with two sources of electrical energy If it is equipped with a gen erator three sources of energy are available 120 VOLT SYSTEM A 25 foot power cord is provided to permit the use of an external power source The cord is stored in a compart ment on the left side of the coach just above the wheel housing The door is secured with a keyed lock The cord is equipped with a 4 wire plug to provide two 120 volt circuits when connected to a conventional 240 volt 60 cycle receptacle DO NOT CONNECT TO AN OUT SIDE RECEPTACLE THAT DOES NOT MATCH THE POWER CORD PLUG The distribution panel is located in the bath vanity cabi net It provides a 40 amp main disconnect and individ ual circuit breakers for four separate circuits The water heater power converter wall outlets and op tional air conditioners opera
15. Turn the gas thermostat knob C to setting 4 3 Pull the knob D of the flame failure safety device and after 15 seconds press the button E of the piezo lighter The pressing may have to be repeated Through the re flector F it can be observed that the burner is lit 4 After the burner has been lit keep the knob D in pulled out position for another 15 seconds Then release the knob and check through the reflector that the burner stays lit Note After refilling the gas container or a long shut off period the gas lines are likely to be filled with air In such a case the lighting procedure has to be repeated un til the air is pushed out of the lines and the gas has reached the burner Electric operation 1 Check that the attachment plug of the flexible cord is correctly connected to the main supply The 12 Volt con nection is made at the marked terminals at the rear of the refrigerator 2 Turn the knob A to off position then press the knob to the bottom and turn to desired electric position 3 Turn the thermostat knob G to setting 4 Note When the refrigerator is equipped for 110 Volts and 12 Volts operation the turning movement of the knob A should be made as follows In Gas OFF position the knob is pressed and turned clockwise to position 12 Volts If 110 Volts operation is desired press once more and continue the clockwise turn ing to position 110 Volts Gas Thermostat The refrigerator is equipped with a
16. at the load is divided between them Two extra clips are provided to store spare fuses 12 Volt Outlets Two 12 volt outlets are provided for convenient use of radios T V sets and appliances One is located at the galley countertop and the other is beside the bedroom vanity cabinet These outlets are combined with T V antenna jacks and wired for connection to the optional T V antenna O O 12 FURNACE LIGHTS e 0 12 BATTERY LEFT LIGHTS WATER PUMP 115 L A C CEILING LIGHTS 40 A FUSE BLUE REFRIGERATOR amp R LIGHTS 20 A 20 304 AUX BATTERY 15 A 12 VOLT OUTLETS a CONVERTER LO 0 INTERIOR 12 BATTERY O 12 v BATTERY Bulb Replacement The various cabinet cornice board and ceiling light fixtures use an automotive No 1141 12 volt bulb The power range vent uses an automotive No 1156 or a No 1141 bulb The vent face is held in place by the two switch nuts These can be removed to facilitate bulb re placement and cleaning of the vent filter The oven light in the range uses a 12 volt 15 watt stand ard base bulb Power Vents The ceiling fans and the bath exhaust fan operate on 12 volts Be sure to raise these vents before turning on the fan motors and be sure to close them be fore traveling ONAN GENERATOR OPTIONAL The Onan 6000 watt 110
17. ate of the battery charge and will automatically charge and shut off as re quired The converter has a built in relay that automatically switches the 12 volt system to the battery circuit when the power cord is disconnected from the generator or from a 240 volt source continued on next page Electrical Systems cont d The converter is protected by a built in circuit breaker If a short or overload is occurring a 7 to 10 second clicking sound will be heard as the automatic circuit breaker opens and closes The load can be reduced by turning off a light or fan The converter is located under the galley cabinet shelf It may be disconnected by removing the plug from the wall outlet adjacent to the unit Do not pile things against it so air cannot circulate around it The power converter is warranted for a period of one year copy of the warranty form and registration form are enclosed in the warranty package Parts and warranty information may be obtained from Progressive Dynamics Inc 604 S Kalamazoo Ave Marshall Michigan 49068 The telephone number is AC 616 781 4241 Fuse Blocks Two fuse blocks are provided to protect the 12 volt system They are located under the bath van ity top behind the left cabinet door The accompanying diagram shows the various fuses and their sizes The bat tery to converter circuit is protected by two 20 amp fuses in parallel Both fuses must be in place at all times so th
18. ch through ducts These are shown in a diagram located in Section VI of this manual To operate the furnace use the following procedure Open the tank valve and the line valve The line valve is located at the front of the furnace 2 Turn the thermostat to the lowest setting 3 Press the manual reset button on the furnace 4 Turn the thermostat to a temperature setting above room temperature The furnace should start 5 Set the thermostat to the desired temperature and it will cycle the furnace on and off as the temperature sat isfies the thermostat 6 To turn the furnace off set the control to the lowest or OFF setting The burner will shut off immediately and the blower will stop as soon as the furnace cools slightly Turn the gas valve off when not in use lemperature adjustment can be made by rotating the louvres on the hot air registers to direct more warm air in the desired areas The furnace is protected by safety devices which will stop continued on next page Gas Furnace cont d the furnace in the event of 1 burner ignition failure 2 burner flameout during operation 3 poor combustion 4 lack of fuel 5 low voltage If the furnace has shut off for any of these reasons the Reset Button must be pressed to reactivate the control circuit Before the Thermal Relay will properly reset a wait of at least 5 minutes is required after the furnace has stopped The D C portion of
19. emperature 2 Place blower switch in desired position EHE in High Speed Fan Only Med Fan b ote Lo c ue Med Speed Fan Only Low Speed Fan Only PEC OO uu A ec High Speed Fan with Cooling Med Cool Med Speed Fan with Cooling Low Cool Speed Fan with Cooling 3 Adjust air flow for the desired air distribution 4 Adjust louvers on air box for the best air distribution 5 To completely shut down unit place blower switch in the OFF position MAINTENANCE The air filter should be cleaned or replaced periodically Filter may be washed in warm suds water let dry and reinstalled Replacement filters are available from nearest dealer distributor or direct from factory Part No 3 8166 Duo Therm air conditioners are warranted by the manu facturer for a period of one year To obtain information parts and warranty service contact the nearest author ized Duo Therm Service Center Refer to the service directory supplied with your air conditioner When re questing service give complete model and serial number of the unit GMC 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL 14 ANTENNA Opt The Starliner Antenna is mounted on the roof It can be raised lowered and rotated 360 by simply turn ing acrank inside your motor home Two outlets are provided for the antenna on the wall ad jacent to the bedroom vanity cabinet and adjacent to the
20. es be followed on a new system one that has not been used for a period of time or one that may have become contam inated 1 Prepare a chlorine solution using one gallon of water and 1 4 cup of Chlorox or Purex household bleach 596 sodium hypochlorite solution Pour one gallon of solution into tank for each 15 gallons of tank ca pacity 2 Complete filling of tank with fresh water Open each faucet and drain cock until all air has been released from the pipes and entire system is filled 3 Allow to stand for three hours 4 Drain and flush with potable fresh water 5 To remove any excessive chlorine taste or odor which might remain prepare a solution of one quart vinegar to five gallons water and allow this solution to agitate in tank for several days by vehicle motion 6 Drain tank and again flush with potable water The tank may be drained by opening any faucet with the pump turned on or by opening the drain valve at the aft end of the tank A remote monitor switch is provided to indicate the wa ter level See Item No 12 for additional information Water Pump A demand pump is provided to supply water pressure whenever a valve is opened in the plumb ing system switch is provided to turn the pump off whenever the vehicle is left unattended or when con nected to a city water system The switch is located on the Instrument Signal Center The pump should also be turned off when traveling The GMC 26
21. g diagram is provided in Section VI of this manual A series of five horizontally spaced lamps are arranged on the panel to indicate the level of the two tanks The lamps illuminate five levels 0 14 12 34 and F for full The highest illuminated level is the correct reading 1 Water Level Indicator The extreme left rocker switch will indicate the water level in the potable water storage tank Depress and hold the left end of the switch to obtain a reading 2 Waste Level Indicator Depress the right end of the switch on the extreme left to obtain a reading 3 L P Gas Level Indicator Depress and hold the switch marked L P GAS to obtain a reading A visual gage is also mounted on the L P tank 4 Battery Condition Depress the BATTERY CON DITION switch to observe the indicator lamps marked LOW FAIR and GOOD If the motor home is con nected to a 120 240 A C power source disconnect the power cord or turn off the main breaker before checking the batteries The reading should be taken with the lights and fans turned off The lamps will indicate the average condition of the three batteries in the house circuit 5 Water Pump Switch The switch on the extreme right is the water pump switch It should be turned on when using water from the storage tank Be sure the switch is turned off when leaving the motor home un attended A panel light will illuminate the word
22. g in the top A dia gram of the drain system is included in Section VI of this manual A remote monitor switch is provided to indicate liquid level in the holding tank Refer to Item 12 for more de tailed information The tank drain valve and connection is located at the rear of the vehicle The valve handle is locked in the closed position with a red plastic nut Turn this nut sev eral times counterclockwise to release the handle Always lock the handle to prevent accidental discharge when not in use It is not wise to keep the tank valve open The low vol ume of water used with each flush may not be adequate to flood away all of the solids The result can be a build up that is difficult to remove Keep the dump valve closed run about 1 of water into the tank and dump every few days A drain cap is provided to prevent accidental dumping of accumulated waste The cap should be in place while traveling but it must be removed and the sewer hose con nected before opening the valve The waste holding tank drain extension pipe is designed to swing down for draining A cable supports it in the normal drain position When preparing to travel the pipe should be capped and secured tight to the frame with the rubber strap When using the coach in freezing temperatures a perma nent antifreeze may be added to the waste holding tank Use an ethylene glycol type antifreeze Follow the direc tions on the container to obtain the
23. galley countertop Each is combined with 12 volt utility outlet The outlet housing in the bedroom contains a booster amplifier to provide greater signal strength switch on the side of the housing turns the booster am plifier off and on A small red pilot lamp on the outlet housing is lit whenever the booster switch is on OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 To Raise Pull handle down and crank it counterclock wise looking up 2 To Turn Push crank up with small clockwise motion to engage drive pin Turn counterclockwise until best pic ture is received 3 To Lower First turn antenna as in 2 clockwise to stop Then pull handle down and crank it clockwise until antenna drops into travel support The Starliner antenna is warranted by the manufacturer for a period of one year For information or service con tact BRAUND MFG 730 E Michigan Ave Battle Creek Michigan 49016 Their telephone number is AC 616 965 2371 GMC 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL 15 GENERAL CARE AND CLEANING Cabinets and Woodwork deserve the same care as the furniture in your home A furniture wax or polish will aid in maintaining the fine factory finish Upper cabinet doors are equipped with a single arm friction brace Tighten the adjusting screw to increase friction if the door does not stay in the open position Interior Walls are covered with vinyl They may be cleaned by wiping with a mild soap or detergent and wa ter
24. harging wire to prevent throwing the full load on one fuse while making the replacement c Improper fuse size See page 6 for recommended fuse sizes d Incorrect wiring of batteries or fuse block see page 6 e Short in wiring See nearest authorized service center GMC 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL C GENERATOR See TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE in the ONAN Op erator s Manual REFRIGERATOR Trouble Refrigerator does not cool Cause and Remedy 1 Seton 12 volt electric Blown fuse Check fuses on fuse block in bath vanity cabinet a 2 Proper thermostat control not set to desired tem perature Adjust b 1 115 volt electric refrigerator not plugged in Check plug in wall receptacle inside service access door b 2 Circuit breaker turned off Reset c 1 Set on L P gas Proper thermostat control not set at desired temperature Adjust 2 No L P gas valve turned off Turn on Trouble Refrigerator does not freeze satisfactorily Cause and Remedy See the Dometic Instruction Manual for detailed service information WATER PUMP Trouble Water from city pressure passes back through the pump and causes water storage tank to overflow at fill spout GMC 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL Cause and Remedy a Improper seating of pump valves Drain or pump wa ter system dry Remove disassemble and clean dirt from valves In
25. higan 49022 AVION COACH CORPORATION L NO 26076 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL 15 SECTION IV TROUBLE SHOOTING AIR CONDITIONER Trouble Will not run Cause and Remedy a Distribution panel circuit breaker tripped Reset b Generator circuit breaker tripped Reset c Power cord not plugged into generator receptacle Plug in Trouble Does not cool properly Cause and Remedy a Dirty filter Clean and replace b Low voltage from parking area service receptacle Move to location providing higher voltage or use generator power BATTERY Trouble Batteries do not charge Cause and Remedy a Blown line fuse in battery box Replace b Poor connection at the batteries Clean and tighten c Blown fuses on 12 volt distribution block Replace Trouble Batteries are discharged by use of lights with power cord connected to 120 240 volt supply Power On lamp not burning Cause and Remedy a Converter cord pulled from receptacle Replace b Circuit breaker turned off Reset FURNACE Trouble Noisy rumbling burner smoke or carbon at exhaust vent Cause and Remedy a Improper air adjustment Adjust primary air per in structions in Sol Aire manual b Excessive fuel pressure Have L P tank regulator checked Pressure should be 11 water column c Faulty electrode Replace Trouble Thermostat calling for heat furnace blower does not start 16
26. holder in the battery box Battery Maintenance Check the batteries periodically to maintain proper electrolyte water level When the electrolyte level is low add distilled or filtered water to obtain the correct level Batteries may be permanently damaged by traveling and or charging with the plates not fully covered There are three ways in which the three house batteries may be charged a by the converter b by the optional generator c by the engine alternator The two batteries in the rear compartment are supplied by AVION They are TITAN 85 A H Recreational Ve hicle Batteries carrying a 24 month service adjustment policy and a 90 day warranty against defects in work manship or material For information as to the nearest TITAN Battery dealer or distributor consult the yellow pages or call collect GENERAL BATTERY AC 215 929 0771 The Titan Battery Stock No is RVS 24 6 A copy of the battery Owner s Guide is included in each warranty package Power Converter The combination converter charger provides 12 volt direct current power whenever the pow er cord is plugged into a standard 120 240 volt 60 cycle A C source and when plugged into the cord box recept acle with the generator running The converter has a dual output One circuit provides energy to charge the batter ies The second circuit provides the energy to power the lights fans and water pump The battery charger circuit senses the st
27. kwise to the pilot off position ALWAYS PLACE THE CONTROL KNOB IN THE PILOT OFF POSITION WHEN TRAVELING GMC 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL Note To turn oven burner off simply turn thermostat knob to the off position Standby pilot will remain lighted until thermostat knob is pressed in and turned counter clockwise to pilot off position OVEN FRONT Sequence of Oven Operation With the thermostat set at 300 for example the following steps automatically occur The thermostat calls for heat The pilot flame increases to the higher position The oven valve opens and lets gas into main burner Burner heats up oven and thermostat quits calling for heat e Pilot heater flame subsides Oven safety valve closes g Oven is ready for another cycle Cleaning clean the area under the top burners lease the latch in front of the main top and the main top can either be raised or completely removed If top burner heads are cleaned with any cleaning com pound care should be taken to see that all ports are opened up with a toothpick to insure proper operation It is especially important that the lighter ports on the side of the burner head are kept clear Never wash porcelain while warm Never use cleaning powder containing grit or acid Bifold Top A bifold top cover is provided to permit using the range top as a work space When the top is folded up
28. ll four rear wheels at the same time Be sure driver and passengers are seated in the vehicle when the weight is checked Gross Vehicle Weight GVWR is the maximum permis sible weight of the vehicle complete with cargo This weight can be checked on any scale that will accommo date all six wheels at one time Be sure driver and pas sengers are seated in the vehicle when the weight is checked TIRE INFLATION lire inflation pressures are listed on a placard on the glove compartment door It is important that these rec ommended pressures be maintained Check pressure be fore starting each trip Additional information regarding your vehicle tires may be found in the GMC Transmode Vehicle Operating Manual supplied with this motor home DINETTE CONVERSION To make the dinette into a 42 double bed use the fol lowing steps 1 Remove the two seat cushions and fold the two keeper strips down flat 2 Unlock the dinette table from the wall by releasing the latch on the underside Support the table fold the leg and lift the table from the wall bracket 3 Place the table on the edge of the two dinette seats in the notches provided 4 Place all four cushions on the table and seat boards to obtain the 42 x 72 sleeping surface When converting the bed back to a dinette be sure to support the table in a horizontal position until the leg is extended Item m W H O9
29. motor home have been in stalled with a slope to permit gravity draining Inspect the lines to be sure they have not been bent out of posi tion Water lines from the galley sink bath vanity and shower are designed to drain to the rear Cold water lines drain through a valve at the rear Hot water lines drain through the water heater Level the vehicle disconnect the water supply hose turn off the water pump at the switch open all faucets to vent and then open the line drain valve See the illustration on the back of this page This valve is located near the water pump at the rear of the water tank Lift the right bed mattress and remove the rear bed board to gain ac cess to this area 3 Turn off the electrical switch on the front of the wa ter heater and open the heater tank drain valve See il lustration on the opposite page 4 Remove water from the stool by holding both pedals down and allowing the system to drain into the holding tank The water pump should be turned off Open the cold water faucet in the bathroom to vent the line and allow it to drain Open the drain valve at the back of the stool Hold the 14 pedals down or open the sink faucets to vent BE SURE TO CLOSE THIS VALVE BEFORE USING THE WATER SYSTEM Should water accidentally be left in the stool damage may be prevented by allowing it to thaw out at room tempera ture before using DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLUSH A FROZEN STOOL 5 Open shower valve
30. n Manual provided with each unit for detailed operating and maintenance instructions A parts list is also in cluded The ONAN Power Plant is warranted by the man ufacturer for a period of one year Be sure to fill out the Warranty Registration Card and mail it promptly For warranty work information or parts consult the Parts and Service Center list provided with each unit GMC 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL 2 WATER SYSTEM The motor home is equipped to provide water service from a city water system or from the self contained wa ter storage tank City Water Supply Connections to a city water supply are made through a water hose connected from the city supply to the water inlet fitting on the coach This fitting is located inside the cord storage compartment on the left side of the vehicle A pressure regulator in the system prevents excessive city pressures from being introduced Water Storage Tank The water storage tank is located beneath the right bed It has a capacity of 36 gallons A cold air return vent is built into the cabinet This vent permits the circulation of warm air to prevent freezing during cold weather operation A locking fill spout is located at the rear of the coach near the right side A diagram of the water system is included in Section VI of this manual To assure complete sanitation of your potable water sys tem it is recommended that the following procedur
31. ne Preheat it will have two hoses connecting it to the engine heater lines These will provide automatic hot GMC 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL water whenever the engine is running This will help conserve electrical energy The water heater is equipped with a drain valve and tube extending down through the floor Location is shown on a pictorial diagram in Section III of this manual A combination temperature pressure relief valve is also located on the front of the heater jacket and is drained through the floor It protects the heater tank and water system against excessive temperatures or pressures It is normal for water to drip from this drain while being heated The Atwood Bowen Model EH6 water heater is war ranted for a period of two years according to the terms of the statement included in the Warranty package Warranty service and parts may be obtained from any of the authorized service stations on the list or by contact ing ATWOOD MOBILE PRODUCTS DIVISION 1400 Eddy Avenue Rockford Illinois 61101 Their telephone number is AC 815 877 5771 8 GAS FURNACE Your motor home is equipped with a Sol Aire gas fired forced air furnace The furnace blower operates on 12 volt electricity It has an automatic spark ignition unit There is no pilot light and no manual lighting is required The furnace is located under the range in the sink cabi net Hot air is distributed to different areas of the coa
32. nts are met the red REACTION indicator will light which tells you the system is operating When the white indicator lights the system has destroyed all waste above the holding tank evacuation probe and the system should be turned OFF When the ON OFF switch is pulled out the REACTION indicator light will blink if the pump is running The system operates on 12 volts and will destroy approx imately one gallon of waste for every fifteen miles of driving CAUTION DO NOT PUT ANY HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE MA TERIALS SUCH AS KEROSENE ALCOHOL OR GASOLINE IN YOUR HOLDING TANK SINCE IT COULD CREATE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD IN THE VEHICLE EXHAUST Do not winterize your motor home with fuel oil or kero sene which might get into the holding tank We also recommend that facial type tissue paper towels etc be kept from the holding tank because they have wet strength and they will not properly dissolve for passage through the waste pump Occasional draining and flushing of your holding tank at an approved dumping station is recommended This should be done periodically to remove any foreign parti cles or other insoluble matter The use of Aqua Kem holding tank chemical is recommended 6 L P GAS SYSTEM The motor home gas system consists of a gas tank a regulator the gas distribution piping and the following appliances range amp oven refrigerator and furnace A schematic diagram is shown in Section VI of
33. ormal Note Be sure to remove the shower pan drain plug be fore turning on the water Keep it in the drain except when using shower 3 WATER CLOSET Toilet Your motor home is equipped with a Thetford Aqua Magic pedal operated water closet To flush step on the large pedal until the water swirls then release the pedal To add water to the bowl step on the small pedal until water reaches the desired level then release The Aqua Magic Toilet may be cleaned with any high grade non abrasive cleaner Do not clean with a highly concentrated or high acid content household cleaner These may damage the rubber seals The Aqua Magic Toilet does not require routine main tenance If the bowl sealing blade should fail to operate freely after extended use apply a light film of silicone spray to the blade The Thetford Aqua Magic Toilet is warranted by the manufacturer for a period of one year according to the terms and conditions of the warranty statement War ranty service and parts may be obtained from Thetford Corporation 3001 S State St Ann Arbor Michigan 48106 P O Box 1285 Their telephone number is AC 313 769 6000 4 WASTE HOLDING TANK Your motor home is equipped with a 40 gallon waste holding tank This tank is installed beneath the floor near the rear of the vehicle Waste water from the two lavatories and the shower flow into the tank through drain lines Waste from the stool goes into the tank through an openin
34. ranty service and parts for many components that are manufactured by Avion suppliers may be obtained direct Addresses of these suppliers are found in your AVION WARRANTY OPERA TION and SERVICE KIT envelope GMC 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL SECTION VI The illustrations and diagrams in this section are provided to assist service personnel in understanding the systems in this motor home Keep this manual with your motor home at all times so that the information will be available when needed 26 AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL 19 220 ZZOGH UVEBIYI W 401638 asidwy 1583 0061 NOjiLVAYAOdAYODJ HOVOO NOIAV 6 092 TWNOILdO MW3NOIL1IQNOO _ m 4 i ASV TA 7 WIV po L A NOILINNE pon NOILONR f GAL 65131100 11 431V3H og HM an 314 5 UIMOd 3 113 143234 GWO 05 5 143119 YONJJIINI OL 3974015 QUOD HO1431NI NOIAV 13 92 WVdoVid INIYIM 110A an i 85 8 stt dE RE RR ER NR RR NR 8097 22067 10qJey U0juUag asidwy 7523 006 NOLLVYOdYOD HOVOO NOIAV 12141 9 nos 131100 Lw 131100 AZI LH9I1
35. s and allow shower head to drain Be sure that the thumb button on the shower head is in the open position to vent the line 6 Connect the holding tank drain to a septic system open the valve and allow the tank to drain 7 Use a suction pump to remove water from traps or pour about one cup of ethylene glycol type antifreeze in each of the three traps galley sink bath vanity sink and shower pan Use caution to avoid spilling the solu tion on plastic surfaces where discoloration may occur DO NOT use an alcohol base antifreeze 8 The water pump will drain through the water tank drain valve and the line valve Turn the water pump on and allow it to discharge any water remaining in it Turn pump switch off but keep valves open to allow gravity draining of any water that may be left in the lines 9 Insert a stiff wire or slender rod into the water inlet fitting which is located in the cord storage compartment Push inward to release the spring tension and break the check valve seal allowing water to drain from it Be sure faucets are open to vent the line 10 Be sure all storage batteries are fully charged to pre vent damage from freezing GMC 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL ELECTRICAL SWITCH PRESSURE TEMP RELIEF VALVE e DRAIN VAIVE EMT TANK DRAIN VALVE LINE DRAIN VALVE L P GAS TANK HOUSING WATER TANK 1380 East Empire Avenue Benton Harbor Mic
36. spect for damage and replace When reassembling be sure to tighten the four bolts evenly to prevent cracking the pump base All hose clamps should be tightened securely Trouble Pump runs but does not deliver full supply of water Cause and Remedy a Dirt in filter Clean and replace See instructions in Section II Water System b Severe kinking in pump hose Adjust the hose to elim inate the restriction c Water tank empty Refill Trouble Pump will not run Cause and Remedy a Blown fuse Check fuse block in bath vanity cabinet and replace with correct size b Pump switch not turned on Turn on switch on the In strument Signal Center panel Trouble Pump runs when no water is being used Cause and Remedy Look in water system Examine liner and ground under neath vehicle for evidence of leak Check all drain valves to be sure each is completely closed 17 SECTION V WARRANTY INFORMATION Service repairs and parts for your Avion Interior may be obtained through any fran chised GMC Motor Home dealer across the country or from Avion Service Corporation 1576 E Empire Avenue Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Telephone 616 927 2271 The Avion Service Corporation is able to perform virtually any of the service work in accordance with our suppliers warranty Avion Service Corporation operates on an appointment basis only For a service or repair appointment call or write in advance War
37. te directly from the 120 volt circuits These circuits are shown in Section VI in the back of this manual 12 VOLT SYSTEM The 12 volt electrical system is divided into two parts The engine or chassis system and the interior or house hold system These circuits are shown in Section VI in the back of this manual Chassis Batteries Two batteries are located behind the right front engine access door The forward battery pro vides energy for the engine and chassis circuits It is iso lated from the interior system by a diode assembly to prevent accidental discharge of all batteries in the 12 volt circuits The second battery in the front compartment is part of the interior system It feeds a fuse panel located in the bath vanity storage compartment It can be isolated from the system by removing the panel fuse marked AUX BATTERY See Illustration on page 6 Rear Interior Batteries Two additional batteries are located in a sealed compartment under the rear end of the left bed Access is through the rear section of the re movable bed board These are also connected to the fuse panel providing 12 volt energy for all of the lights and GMC 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL fans in the living area They also provide the energy for starting the optional generator engine Separate fuses are used to protect each battery circuit The two rear batter ies may be isolated by removing the 40 amp fuse from the in line
38. the control circuit is also fused at the furnace and at the 12 volt fuse panel See furnace illustration in Section VI for identification and location of controls Detailed instructions for periodic inspection and main tenance check out are provided in the furnace manual which is included in the warranty package The Model 30 I 4P 12 Sol Aire furnace is warranted by the manufacturer for a period of one year For warranty information and parts contact TRI MEN MANUFAC TURING INC SOL AIRE DIV 1359 W Jackson Street Painesville Ohio 44077 Their telephone number is AC 216 352 6158 9 GAS ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR The refrigerator in your motor home may be operated from any of three sources of heat energy L P gas 12 volt electricity or 110 volt electricity By setting the control to 12 volt electric the refrigerator may be op erated with power from the engine alternator while trav eling When parked the refrigerator may be operated from L P gas if no outside source of electrical energy is available When the electrical power cord is connected to an external power source or when running the optional power generator the refrigerator may be operated on 110 volts 10 The control knobs are located inside the refrigerator under the bottom shelf Gas operation 1 To start the refrigerator turn the knob A to position Gas The gas valve is now opened and the electric cir cuits are broken 2
39. this manual This system is designed for use of liquified petroleum LP gas only Do not connect natural gas to this system Before turning on gas make certain all gas connections have been made tight all appliance valves are turned off and any unconnected outlets are capped GMC 26 FT AVION INTERIOR OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL 4 L P Gas System cont d After turning on gas test piping and appliances for leak age with soapy water and light all pilots The gas tank is located in an exterior compartment at the right rear side of the coach It is equipped with a valve to control the flow of gas a combination visual remote level indicator and a pressure regulator to control the pressure in the piping system The regulator is preset at the factory to maintain a pressure of 11 inches water column or approximately 612 ounces per square inch All appliances are adjusted to operate at this pressure DO NOT REMOVE THE TANK TO FILL IT Drive the motor home to an L P gas dealer to have it filled Turn off the tank valve before entering the fiil depot The valve is located on the side of the tank Except when operating the gas system it should be closed at all times gas line fittings except those at the individual appli ances are located outside the coach Several connections will be found under the coach where the main gas line branches off to supply the individual appliances These gas lines and fittings sho
40. u of all other warranties expressed or im plied and excludes conditions from normal wear accident abuse exposure overload or inadequate routine maintenance as suggested in the owner s manual Zo000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0 QV OO UU QUU URS C SECTION GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The following steps are suggested as a check list before starting on a trip 1 See that all clothing dishes supplies and equipment are properly stored Avoid traveling with opened food or liquid containers Secure the refrigerator door with the travel latch Close all cabinet doors and drawers Avoid storing heavy objects in overhead cabinets 2 Disconnect the 120 240 v power cord and coil it in the storage compartment and lock the door 3 Fill the water storage tank and lock the fill spout door 4 Check the holding tank drain to be sure it is secured in the travel position and lock the valve handle in the closed position 5 Inspect the area around the vehicle to be sure nothing has been placed under it Check for obstructions that might be in the path of the vehicle 6 Turn off appliance gas valves and the main L P tank valve Close the bifold top on the galley range 7 Lock the entrance door Adjust and secure the swivel seats in the forward facing position before putting vehicle in motion The permanent beds are not designed for seating while the vehicle is in motion STORAGE SPACE Storage space
41. uld be inspected and tested peri odically for possible damage and leaks Brush or spray a soap suds solution over all fittings and any damaged areas in the line The bubbles will grow in size to indicate the presence of a leak If the odor of gas is detected inside the coach extinguish all flames and test for leaks If the leak cannot be de tected turn off the valve on the gas bottle and see your dealer s service department or a competent gas appli ance service man DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE YOUR GAS SYSTEM UNTIL THE LEAK IS LO CATED AND ELIMINATED The gas appliances in your coach are designed and ad justed to use L P gas Propane gas is the most common type Butane may be used but will not vaporize or turn to gas at temperatures below 31 F 7 WATER HEATER Your coach is equipped with a 6 gallon 110 volt electric water heater It is located under the forward end of the left bed A separate circuit breaker is provided in the distribution panel to protect this circuit In addition an ON OFF switch is located on the front face of the water heater Be sure that water is in the heater tank be fore turning it on Open the hot water faucets until all air is eliminated before turning on the switch and breaker A thermal protective device is located inside the electri cal box on the water heater front It may be reset by re moving the cover and pushing the reset button If your water heater is equipped with the optional En gi
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