196 | Section 5 Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- Monarch SE 2004
The entry door, by design, is virtually maintenance free.
Installed, adjusted and tested at the factory for all
operations, the door uses two separate locks for personal
safety and security. The door handle incorporates a
primary and secondary latching system. One locking
system is the door handle and the other is a dead bolt.
However, keeping the entry door in good operating
condition requires some routine maintenance items on a
regular basis. Adjustments can help maintain the entry
door performance. These items are as follows:
1. Strike Plate/Bolt Adjustment:
The position of the striker plate or bolt may
change over the course of time and with frequent
operation of the motorhome. The setting may
require adjustment to insure that the door
operates smoothly and efficiently.
Adjusting the Entry Door Latch:
• Slowly close the entry door, observing the latch and
strike bolt alignment. Do not attempt to close the door if
the latch alignment is off. If the latch alignment is
correct, close the door allowing the latch to catch in the
first (primary) position only.
• The latch should move to the second position with just a
slight pressure applied to the entry door. Press on the
entry door to see if there is any further movement of
the door.
• The entry handle should operate with little effort to open
the entry door. If using an excessive amount of pressure
is required, this indicates the bolt is set too far back.
• With a 5/8" box wrench or socket, loosen the strike bolt.
Make all adjustments in small increments. Tighten the
bolt firmly after making adjustments.
• Ensure the three torque head screws holding the latch
assembly on the door are tight along with the two on the
door jamb.
CAUTION: When operating the entry door ensure
the dead bolt latch is fully in the unlock position prior to closing the
entry door. Failure to do so can result in damage to the dead bolt and/or
entry door.
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