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Winnebago Ellipse User Manual

Winnebago Ellipse
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 - DASH / AUTO
Rev. 1119131217 Part No. 161500-11-022
Copyright 2010 Winnebago Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
1 – INTRODUCTION
About this Manual ............................................................................................................................ 1-1
Safety Messages Used in this Manual .............................................................................................. 1-1
Pre-Delivery Inspection .................................................................................................................... 1-2
Front Axle Tire Alignment ............................................................................................................... 1-2
Service and Assistance ...................................................................................................................... 1-2
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................................................................................. 1-2
Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity Label ................................................................................. 1-3
Vehicle Certification Label ............................................................................................................... 1-4
specifications and Capacities ............................................................................................................ 1-5
Owner and Vehicle Information ....................................................................................................... 1-6
2011 New Vehicle Limited Warranty ............................................................................................... 1-7
2 – SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
General Warnings ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
Driving Safety ................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Fuel and Propane Gas ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
LP Gas Leaks .................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Propane Gas Leak Detector .............................................................................................................. 2-2
Carbon Monoxide Warning .............................................................................................................. 2-3
Carbon Monoxide Alarm .................................................................................................................. 2-3
Smoke Alarm .................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Fire Extinguisher ............................................................................................................................... 2-4
Electrical ........................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Loading ............................................................................................................................................. 2-5
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Emergency Exits ............................................................................................................................... 2-5
Power Sofas and Beds ....................................................................................................................... 2-6
Slideout Rooms ................................................................................................................................. 2-6
Formaldehyde Information ............................................................................................................... 2-7
Mold, Moisture, and Your Motor Home ........................................................................................... 2-7
Roof and Ladders .............................................................................................................................. 2-8
Roadside Emergency ........................................................................................................................ 2-8
Jump Starting .................................................................................................................................... 2-9
Engine Overheat ............................................................................................................................. 2-10
3 – DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
Seats – Driver/Co-Pilot ..................................................................................................................... 3-1
Heated Seats ...................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Passenger Footrest ............................................................................................................................ 3-2
Seat Belts .......................................................................................................................................... 3-3

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Winnebago Ellipse Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWinnebago
ModelEllipse
CategoryMotorhomes
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 – INTRODUCTION

Safety Messages Used in this Manual

Explains safety alert terms like Danger, Warning, Caution, Notice.

Reporting Safety Defects

Procedure for reporting safety defects to NHTSA.

Specifications and Capacities

Technical specs and fluid capacities for different models.

2011 New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Details of the Winnebago limited warranty coverage.

2 – SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

General Warnings

General safety rules for occupants and vehicle operation.

Driving Safety

Precautions for safe driving and handling.

Fuel and Propane Gas

Dangers and precautions related to fuel and propane.

LP Gas Leaks

Procedures for detecting and responding to propane leaks.

Carbon Monoxide Warning

Hazards of carbon monoxide and prevention.

Electrical

Safety precautions for electrical systems.

Loading

Guidelines for proper vehicle loading and weight distribution.

Slideout Rooms

Safety precautions for operating slideout rooms.

Roof and Ladders

Safety warnings for roof access and ladder use.

3 – DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME

Seat Belts

Proper use and care of seat belts.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for installing and using child restraints.

Radio In-Dash/Rearview Monitor System

Basic operation of the radio and rearview monitor.

Infotainment Center/GPS

Features of the infotainment center with GPS.

4 – APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS

Refrigerator - Residential

Operation of residential-style refrigerator.

Refrigerator (Norcold®)

Refrigerator operation on AC or Propane.

Basic Operation

Starting, power sources, and temperature settings.

Microwave Oven/Range Hood

Operation of microwave and range hood.

OnePlace® Systems Monitor Panel

Checking utility systems and tank levels.

Power Control System (PCS)

Monitoring electrical usage and managing appliances.

Electronic Thermostat (Heating and Cooling)

Controlling heating and cooling systems.

5 – PROPANE GAS

Propane Gas Supply

Overview of the propane gas system.

Propane Tank System

Information on the propane tank and refilling.

Safe Use of the Propane Gas System

Safety precautions for the propane system.

Propane Gas Warnings and Precautions

Specific warnings and precautions for propane use.

Propane Gas Leaks

Procedures for handling propane gas leaks.

Propane Gas Pressure Regulator

Maintenance and inspection of the pressure regulator.

6 – ELECTRICAL

Electrical Cautions

General safety warnings for electrical components.

Electrical System – House 120-Volt AC

Overview of the 120-volt AC system.

External Power Cord (Shoreline)

Connecting to external power sources.

Inverter/Charger Unit – 2800W (Pure Sine Wave)

Details on the 2800W inverter/charger.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

Function and testing of GFCI outlets.

Electrical Generator

Generator operation and safety.

Electrical System – House 12-Volt DC

Overview of the 12-volt DC system.

House Batteries

Powering 12V equipment and emergency starting.

House/Coach Battery Disconnect Switch

Disconnecting house batteries for storage.

Battery Care

Maintaining lead-acid batteries to prevent issues.

7 – PLUMBING

Fresh Water System

Overview of the fresh water system.

Filling the Fresh Water Tank

Steps to fill the fresh water tank from city water.

Using City Water

Connecting to and using external city water sources.

Water Pump

Operation of the demand water pump.

Water Pump Switch

Location and operation of the water pump switch.

Full-Coach Water Filtration System

Overview of the whole-coach water filtration system.

Disinfecting Your Fresh Water System

Procedure for sanitizing the potable water system.

Toilet

General information on the RV toilet.

Toilet - Electric Flush

Operation of the electric flush toilet.

Waste Water System (Holding Tanks)

Overview of waste water tanks.

Dumping Holding Tanks

Procedures for dumping waste tanks.

8 – ENTERTAINMENT

High Definition Video Selection System

System for selecting video sources on multiple TVs.

To Watch DVD

Steps to watch DVDs using the system.

To Watch Satellite TV (Dish)

Steps to watch satellite TV.

To Watch Broadcast TV (Antenna)

Steps to watch broadcast TV via antenna.

DVD Home Theater System

Operation of the DVD home theater system.

CD/DVD PLAYER - BEDROOM (& Stereo Radio Alarm Clock)

Operation of the bedroom CD/DVD player.

TV (BEDROOM) - POWER LIFT

Operation of the bedroom TV power lift.

TV ANTENNA

Raising, rotating, and lowering the TV antenna.

TV DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM – MANUAL

Manual setup for the digital satellite system.

EXTERIOR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

Features of the exterior entertainment center.

9 – FURNITURE AND SOFTGOODS

LOUNGE CHAIR – SWIVEL GLIDER

Operation and securing of the swivel glider lounge chair.

BUFFET TABLE AND CHAIRS

Use and storage of buffet table and chairs.

DINETTE/BED CONVERSION

Converting dinette to bed and vice versa.

SOFA/BED CONVERSION

Converting sofa to bed and vice versa.

REST EASY® MULTI-POSITION LOUNGE

Operation of the multi-position powered lounge.

EXTENDABLE SECTIONAL SOFA

Operation of the extendable sectional sofa.

DIGITAL SLEEP AIR BED by Innomax®

Operation of the digital sleep air bed.

BED - POWER LIFT

Operation of the power lift bed mechanism.

ROLLER SHADES (MANUAL) - SOLAR DAY/NIGHT

Operation of manual solar day/night shades.

10 – SLIDEOUT ROOMS AND LEVELING

SLIDEOUT ROOM TRAVEL LOCKS - ELECTRIC

Operation of electric slideout room travel locks.

SLIDEOUT ROOM RETRACTION (WITH POWER LIFT BED OPTION)

Retracting bedroom slideout with power lift bed.

SLIDEOUT ROOM OPERATION – ELECTRIC

General operation of electric slideout rooms.

Before Extending!

Pre-extension checks for slideout rooms.

Extend Procedure:

Steps to extend a slideout room.

Before Retracting!

Pre-retraction checks for slideout rooms.

SLIDEOUT ROOM TROUBLESHOOTING – ELECTRIC

Troubleshooting electric slideout room issues.

Battery Voltage or Circuit Breaker Problems

Diagnosing issues related to battery or breakers.

Problems Retracting the Room

Troubleshooting issues when retracting slideout rooms.

Manual Mode

Operating slideout rooms manually.

Problems Extending the Room

Troubleshooting issues when extending slideout rooms.

SLIDEOUT EMERGENCY RETRACTION - ELECTRIC

Manual emergency retraction procedures.

Crank-In Procedure

Steps to manually crank in the slideout room.

LEVELING SYSTEM

Operation of the hydraulic leveling system.

11 – MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

COACH MAINTENANCE CHART

Schedule for routine coach maintenance tasks.

Range Top

Range top maintenance and filter cleaning.

Clean and Prep Coach for Storage

Detailed preparation steps before storage.

12 – MISCELLANEOUS

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