Jayco 2016 PINNACLE User manual

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Generations of family fun.

0210677.2016

2016 PINNACLE

TOWABLES

THE JAYCO ECOADVANTAGE IS OUR COMPANY’S COMMITMENT

TO PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT. Through Jayco’s company-wide

sustainability program, we’re creating better ways to build better RV’s using

fewer natural resources. Already, our initiative has created signicant impact.

As of 2014 our company has:

Recycled

Conserved

Saved

We’re proud of our results, and we know those numbers show that a little

initiative can go a long way. The Jayco EcoAdvantage is our way of making

sure endless generations can enjoy the Great Outdoors.

●7,192 tons of wood

●2,354 tons of scrap metal

●1,428 tons of cardboard and paper

●9,997,400 gallons fo fresh water, enough to meet the

daily needs of 133,293 Americans.

●34,277 gallons of gas, enough forAmericans to drive

more than 957,600 miles.

●Enough electricity to power 1,745 homes for tha

year.

●60,900 mature trees.

●Enough landll airspace to meet the annual disposal

needs of a community of 44,683 people.

Table of Contents

Warranty & Service

About This Manual 3

Warranty packet 3

Safety Alerts 3

Reporting Safety Defects 4

Manufacturing Process 5

Options & Equipment 5

Customer Responsibility 6

Update Your Contact Information 6

Dealer Responsibility 6

Suggestions For Obtaining Service 6

Customer Relations 7

Jayco Travel Club 8

JayPlus™ Extended Service Contract 8

Jayco Customer First Emergency RoadsideAssistance 8

Obtaining Emergency Warranty Repair 9

Obtaining Service For Separately Warranted Items 10

Obtaining Service at Jayco 10

Parts & Accessories 10

Notice To Jayco Dealers 14

Occupant Safety

Secondary Means of Escape (Exit Window) 19

Exit Window Label 19

Fire Safety 20

Fire Extinguisher 21

Smoke Alarm 21

Smoke detector warning label 22

Combination Carbon Monoxide/ Propane Alarm 23

LPCO Detector 27

Formaldehyde 27

Formaldehyde label 27

Extended Or Full Time Usage 28

Cold Weather Usage 28

Condensation 28

Pre-travel information

Tow Vehicle 31

Vehicle Labels 31

Weight Terms 31

Weight and Capacity Labels 32

OCCC Label (yellow) 32

Federal Certication Label 32

Tire & Loading Information 32

Loading Your RV 33

Cargo CarryingAccessory Receiver (If So Equipped) 33

Rear Bumper 34

Fifth Wheel Pin Box (Customer Supplied) 34

Fifth Wheel Landing Gear 35

Fifth Wheel Hitching Procedure 35

Wire Harness/Connector Plug 36

Weighing Your Tow Vehicle & RV 36

7-way trailer plug - Car end, rear view 36

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Vehicle operation

Towing 39

Towing Behind Your RV 41

RV Brake System 41

Entrance Door Step(s) 42

Entrance Door 42

RV Step 42

Keys 43

Keyless Entry (if so equipped) 43

Navigation System (If So Equipped) 46

Rear Backup Camera Prep 46

Campsite Hook-Up 46

Leveling the RV 46

Auto Leveling System (If So Equipped): 47

Auto Leveling Control Panel 47

Emergency Stopping 48

Emergency Towing 49

Wheel Lugs 49

Tires 51

Changing A Tire 53

Spare Tire Carrier (If So Equipped) 54

Hoist mount spare tire position 54

Fifth Wheel Set Up 55

Bumper mount 55

Patio Awning 56

Slideout SyStemS

Electric Slide Room System(If So Equipped) 57

Operating The Slideout 57

Slideout remote control 58

Slide room switches on monitor panel 58

Exterior slideout room corner 58

Slideout Wall Switch 58

Troubleshooting The Slideout 59

Lippert slideout System (ush oor) 59

Through Frame Crank 60

extension w/ pin 60

Crank Handle 60

Hex Head Crank Extension 61

Slideout System Circuit Board 61

4-Ratchet 61

Electrical SyStem

The Electrical System 63

In Case Of An Electrical Fire 63

GFCI Receptacle 64

120-volt (50 AMP) AC System (If So Equipped) 64

Testing the Campsite Power Connection 65

50-amp Power Cord (If So Equipped) 66

Connecting The Power Cord 66

Calculating 50 AMP Electrical Load (If So Equipped) 67

Inverter (If so Equpped) 68

Converter 68

Wizard Button & Reverse 68

Protection Fuses 68

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12-volt DC System 69

12-volt Fuse Panel 69

12-volt DC Outlet (If So Equipped) 70

Auxiliary Battery (Customer Supplied) 70

Battery Disconnect Switch (If So Equipped) 71

Battery Isolator For Your Tow Vehicle (Customer Supplied) 71

Battery Disconnect Switch 71

Load Center 72

Approximate Electrical Load Ratings 72

Typical Load Center Exterior Panel 72

50A Load Center Panel w/120 volt Main breaker 72

Generator 73

Solar Prep 76

LED Decorative Light Strips (If So Equipped) 76

Replacing Light Bulbs 76

Command Center 76

Solar Plug 76

Command Center Panel 77

Mounted to wall 77

Fuel & propane SyStem

Propane Gas System 79

Propane Leak Test 79

Propane Safety Procedure 80

Propane Gas Container 80

Propane system label 80

Installing Propane Cylinder(s) 83

Two propane cylinders 83

Main supply hose 84

Propane Regulator 85

Using The Propane System 86

Calculating Propane Gas Usage 86

Cooking With Propane Gas 87

Ensure a supply of fresh air (Canada units only) 87

Traveling with Propane 88

Cooking / comfort heating label 88

Re-fueling Warning Label 88

Plumbing SyStem

Fresh Water System 90

Fresh Water Holding Tank 90

12-Volt Water Pump & Switch 91

Water Pressure Regulator (customer Supplied) 92

Water Pump 92

Uni-Dock Utility Center (If So Equipped) 93

Water Purication System (If So Equipped) 97

Filter housing 97

Water Heater 98

Water Heater pilot ignition 99

Anode rod replacement chart 100

Water Heater Bypass Valves (If So Equipped) 102

Outside Shower (If So Equipped) 103

Faucets 104

Bathroom Tub / Shower 104

Hardware & Sink or Shower Fixtures 105

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Sanitizing the Plumbing System 105

Refer to Uni-Dock Utility Center for setting details and color key

105

Winterizing The Plumbing System 109

Black/Grey Water System 115

Black/Grey Water Holding Tanks 116

Black & Grey Tank Drains 116

Black/Grey tank drain & valves 116

Black Tank Flush (Rinsing the Waste Tank) 117

Toilet 119

Heating & cooling

Air Conditioner 121

Attic Fan (If So Equipped) 121

Attic Fan Control 121

Ceiling Fan (If So Equipped) 122

Ducting & Return Air 122

Thermostat 122

Furnace 122

Fireplace (If So Equipped) 123

Controls 123

Remote 123

Fireplace (If So Equipped) 125

ApplianceS

Microwave (If So Equipped) 127

Drop In Cooktop (If So Equipped) 127

Kitchen Stove, Range or Oven (If So Equipped) 127

BBQ Grill (If So Equipped) 128

Range Hood (If So Equipped) 129

Cooking With Propane 129

Quick connect coupler 129

Range Hood Vent 129

In Case Of A Grease Fire 130

Refrigerator 130

Cleaning Your Refrigerator 131

Washer/Dryer Prep (If So Equipped) 131

Central Vacuum (If So Equipped) 132

Rechargeable Vacuum (If So Equipped) 132

Water Heater – See plumbing section 132

ElectronicS

Satellite (if so equipped) 133

Television Roof Antenna (if so equipped) 133

Television Power Supply (If So Equipped) 134

Cleaning The Interior 134

Furniture Upholstery 134

TV Power Supply 134

Interior

Sofa 135

Recliner (If So Equipped) 136

Free-Standing Table & Chairs (If So Equipped) 136

Booth Dinette (If So Equipped) 136

Cabinetry & Tables 136

Pantry (If So Equipped) 137

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Countertops 137

Interior Wall Panel 137

Flooring 138

Décor Items 138

ABS Plastics 139

Floor Safe (If So Equipped) 139

Exterior

Cleaning The Exterior 141

Frame 143

E-Z Lube Axle (If So Equipped) 143

Exterior Roof & Sidewall Vents 144

Windows 144

Roof Ladder (If So Equipped) 144

Sealants 144

Fifth Wheels Sealant Diagram 145

Travel/camping/Storage checkliStS

RV Start-Up 147

Ready To Leave Checklist 147

RV Storage 148

Maintenance Checklist 150

Additional information

Featured Components Quick Reference Chart 151

Vehicle Maintenance Record 152

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