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Version: June 1, 2021

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Table of Contents3
Introduction7
Welcome7
Safety Instructions8
Transport of Passengers in Trailer When Travelling9
Reducing Fishtailing or Sway9
Towing and Weight Distribution9
Mould9
Appliances and Equipment9
Tire Safety9
Chemical Sensitivity9
Formaldehyde10
Ventilation10
Do Not Smoke11
Medical Advice11
Warranty Exclusion11
Weight Distribution11
Front, Rear: the 10% Rule11
Right - Left: Driver (Left) or Passenger (Right)12
Top - Bottom12
Detectors13
Smoke Detector13
Propane (LP Gas) Detector14
Propane Detector Operation15
Detector Test15
Carbon Monoxide Alarm15
Carbon Monoxide (CO)15
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning16
Fire Extinguisher18
Hookups19
Shore Power19
Potable Water Hookup20
Sewage Hookup21
Pre-Season Inspection. Maintenance and Procedures22
Seasonal22
Start-Up and Disinfection of Potable Water System with Truma COMBI ECO Heating/Water Heater22
Start-Up and Disinfection22
Start-Up and Disinfection of Potable Water System with Truma Aquago Comfort Plus Water Heater (Optional)24
Start-Up and Disinfection24
Potable Water System26
Water Pump and Strainer26
Disinfection27
Toilet & Shower27
Drain Valve28
Emptying Potable Water Tank28
Safety28
Water Pump29
Pump Switch29
Waste Water System30
Holding Tanks30
Emptying Tanks31
When Parked and Connected to Sewer Outlet31
Cleaning Drain System31
Dumping Waste Waters31
Propane33
LPG Bottle33
Single LPG Bottle33
Two LPG Bottles34
Basic Safety Rules35
LPG Gas Regulator (or Pressure Reducer)37
LPG Gas Fill Valve37
Additional Information38
120-Volt System39
Power Supply39
GFCI Protection40
Gfci Testing Record41
Fuses and Breakers41
Inverter (Optional)42
12 Volt System44
Power Supply44
12 Volt Fuses44
12 V Circuit45
Converter/Charger46
Battery (Maintenance Type)46
Use48
Recharge48
Battery Charge Indicator49
Lithium Battery (Optional)49
Self-Heating Bluetooth Lithium Battery (Optional)50
Lithium Battery Monitor (Optional)50
Solar Panels (Optional)52
Two 110-Watt Solar Panels (220 Watts)52
Two 220-Watt Solar Panels (440 Watts)52
Important Facts52
Solar Panel Monitor53
Equipment54
Maintenance54
Tank Monitor54
Toilet55
Lights56
Bench-Bed56
Front Single Bed56
Bunk Bed57
Extra Bed57
FLEX Electrical Bed57
Privacy Curtains59
Windows60
Screens61
Variable Speed Roof Vent61
Manually Controlled Fan62
Automatic Model with Remote Control (Optional)62
Maxxfan (Optional)63
Sliding Front Portable Table64
Cabinet Panels67
Storage67
Storage Area under Bench-Beds67
Front Storage68
Exterior Storage Compartment68
Electric Roof68
Raising of Roof68
Lowering the Roof69
Refrigerators70
Dometic 2-Way Refrigerator70
Frigo Nova Cool 12 Volts Compressor Refrigerator (Optional)72
Dometic 3-Way Refrigerator (ALTO F2114, A2124 and F2414)72
Propane Stove72
Microwave Oven (Optional)73
Air Conditioner74
Air Conditioner Heat Pump (Optional on ALTO R1713, R1723, R1743, F2114, A2124)74
Air Conditioner for ALTO F2414 (Optional)75
Awning (Optional)76
Setting up Awning76
Setting up Fiamma Awning77
Dismantling Awning78
Bike Rack (Optional)79
Mounting of Bicycles on Rack79
Television with DVD Player (Optional)80
Using Articulated TV Wall Mount80
Retractable Step81
Tires and Wheels82
Spare Wheel Carrier82
Inflation of Tires82
Tire Inflation Information82
Recommended Tire Pressure82
How Overloading Affects Your Tires83
Tips on Tire Care83
Tire Care84
Proper Inspection and Storage of Tires85
Wheel Change85
Tire Replacement85
Lug Nut Torquing86
Wheel Bearing Inspection87
Towing the Alto89
Towing Vehicule Equipment89
Electric Brakes89
Adjustment and Use of the Brake Controller on the Towing Vehicle90
Breakaway Protection90
Loading91
Cargo Weight Never to be Exceeded92
Weight on Trailer Tongue93
Weighing of Travel Trailer93
Coupling93
Load Distribution (Torsion Bars)94
Connection to Towing Vehicle94
Torsion Bars (Weight Distribution Kit) (Optional)95
Towing Tips96
Passing97
Backing up97
Controlling Sway or Fishtailing98
Equipment98
Driving98
Corrective Measures99
Parking an ALTO99
Camping100
Departure Checklist100
Inside100
Outside100
Home100
Trailer Equipment and Accessories101
Personal101
Motoring Essentials101
Overnight Stop - Extended Stay102
Safety102
Levelling and Stabilization103
Settling in104
Winter Travel104
Impact of Extended Occupancy105
Condensation105
Tips for Controlling Condensation105
About Moulds106
Cleaning106
Interior107
Upholstery107
Vinyl Flooring108
Counter Top108
Sink108
Entrance108
Storage and End of Season Procedure109
Winterizing and Storage109
Preparing Trailer for Winter109
Winterizing of Potable Water System with Truma Combi Eco Heating and Water Heater110
Partial Winterizing of Potable Water System with Aquago Comfort Plus Instant Water Heater112
Quick and Simple Winterizing Procedure112
Resuming Use of Aquago Confort Plus Water Heater113
Simple Procedure to Prevent Freezing When Using ALTO113
Full Winterizing of Potable Water System with Aquago Comfort Plus Instant Water Heater114
Maintenance Suggestions115
Parts and Lubricants116
Bulbs116
Fuses116
Miscellaneous116
Troubleshooting117
Repairs118
Specifications119
Weight119
Tires119
Warranty122
Alto Limited Warranty Details122
Exclusions122
Normal Wear122
Accident122
Abuse122
Exposure122
Overload123
Chemical Gassing123
Service123
Reporting Safety Defects - Canada124
Reporting Safety Defects - the United States124

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