Allegro Industries 9832 Owner's Manual

2015Ti n Motorhomes, Inc.105 2nd St. NW • Red Bay, AL 35582Phone: 256-356-8661Email: info@ti nmotorhomes.comOWNER’S MANUAL

GENERAL INFORMATION3DELIVERYDEALER RESPONSIBILITIESCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESroughout the entire manufacturing process, your Tin motorhome has been r

WINDOWS, AWNINGS, VENTS & DOORS93WARNINGWARNINGSince damage resulting from weather is not under war-ranty, anytime a heavy or prolonged rain or bl

DRIVING YOUR MOTORHOMEChapter1594

DRIVING95TRIPLE VISION CAMERA MONITOR SYSTEMe rear-view monitoring system (Figure 15-1) is pro-vided to aid the driver in backing and parking the mo-

DRIVING96Figure 15-2:Side-mount camera monitorCB RADIO SYSTEM ANTENNA CONNECTIONAs an option, the Allegro Breeze may come equipped with an antenna and

DRIVING97Figure 15-4: Dashboard controlsFigure 15-5: Steering columnFigure 15-6: Steering column handleDASHBOARD HEATING/COOLING CONTROLSTELESCOPING &

DRIVING98Figure 15-7: Leveling system control panelashing and start pulsating dimly. e leveling system is now in sleep mode and the igniti

ROUTINE MAINTENANCEChapter1699

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE100NOTICEDamage caused by improperly performed maintenance or inadequate maintenance is not covered by yourTiffin Motorhomes limite

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE101SEALSe seals around the doors, windows, vents, slide-out trim, and external seams should be checked at least semi-annually. Add

102ROUTINE MAINTENANCEPROPER SEALANTS FOR APPLICATION e following sealants are recommended for speci c sealing applications, as noted in the table.

41. Read the warranty. Go over it thoroughly with your dealer to make sure you understand all the terms and conditions of the warranty.2. Inspect

103ROUTINE MAINTENANCEWHEEL CAREROOF CARE & MAINTENANCEe care and maintenance of your wheels are simple and require no special material or produc

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE104MOISTURE MANAGEMENTis section outlines important recommendations to manage moisture in your motorhome to avoidmoisture-related

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE105Window condensation issues can be identied by water or ice-build up, usually at the base of the window. e majority of these pr

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE106the shell will require regular care and maintenance in accordance with other instructions for exterior care. e shell includes t

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE107Modications to your RV Consult Tin Motorhomes for guidance prior to making any modications to your RV. It is import-ant that

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE108ese actions, along with other care and maintenance activities, can also: • Improve vehicle handling • Help protect you an

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE109inated. (You will also nd this number on the vehicle information placard expressed in kilopascals (kPa), which is the metric m

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE110your tire may still be slightly under-inated due to the extra pounds of pressure in the warm tire, it is safer to drive with ai

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE111A Tire Rotation ExampleFor maximum mileage, rotate your tires every 5,000 miles. Follow correct rotation patterns.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE112P—e “P” indicates the tire is for passenger vehicles. NOTE: Passenger car tires are not recom-mended for use on trailers, becau

5For those looking for more information (e.g., locations of authorized subsidiaries), the following web site, www.rvamerica.com/data/s_alist.htm, shou

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE113M+S—e “M+S” or “M/S” indicates that the tire has some mud and snow capability. Most radial tires have these markings.Speed Rati

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE114For motorhomes, the water and propane also need to be considered. e weight of fully lled pro-pane containers is considered par

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE115 when parking. Tire Safety Checklist • Check tire pressure regularly (at least once a month), including the spare. • Inspect ti

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE116shaped to t the rim. Bead separation—is is the breakdown of the bond between components in the bead. Bias ply tire—A pneumatic

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE117manufacturer, brand, and /or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE118Ply separation—A parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies. Pneumatic tire—A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE119Tread rib—A tread section running circumferentially around a tire. Tread separation—Pulling away of the tread from the tire carc

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE120Maintaining correct tire pressure for each loaded wheel position on the motorhome is critically im-portant and must be a part o

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE121You can  nd various places that have certi ed public scales where your motorhome can be weighed. For example, moving and stora

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE122More detailed information can be found in the manufacturer’s literature associated with the chassis and/or the tires provided wi

GENERAL INFORMATIONFigure 1-1: Tifn serial numberFigure 1-2: RVIA Label located on the outside of the motorhomeFigure 1-3: Federal Motor Vehicle Stan

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE123stems and prevent air from escaping from the valve stems.Tire Wear, Balance, and Wheel Alignment In addition to tire ination co

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE124Carpet A weekly routine of vacuuming the carpet and fabrics throughout the vehicle is recommended. e optional vacuum system has

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE125angle, insert the cardboard part of the bag against the upper back of the vacuum cleaner chamber behind the pipe. Li the front

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE126to avoid permanent damage to the fabrics. If a spill occurs, blot the uid with a dry towel, do not rub the spill as rub-bing ma

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE127Figure 16-8: Kitchen cabinetryTo care properly for the countertops in your new vehicle, always use a heat pad or trivet to prote

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE128Be sure to use a cutting board, rather than cutting directly on the countertop surfaces. Although minor scratches and cuts can b

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE129Damage may occur to your vehicle if excessive condensation exists. Accumulation of condensation on surfaces within your motorhom

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE130NOTICECosmetic adjustments and alignments must be performed within the first three months from date of original purchase for war

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE131To store your vehicle for the winter months, it is necessary to winterize the water system to help pre-vent freezing of this sys

132ROUTINE MAINTENANCEIf the motorhome is equipped with an optional ice maker, the following additional steps should be taken: Dometic Refrigerator Ic

GENERAL INFORMATION7• An indication of the contents of the motorhome weight label axed to the motorhome.• A concise explanation of the following

133ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 1. To de-winterize your vehicle, open both of the low-point drains to allow the antifreeze solution to drain from the wa

MAINTENANCE & DATA CHARTSChapter17134

135MAINTENANCE & DATA SHEETPlease enter the following information in the table for your future use:Reproduction Master – Copy this sheet and use c

136MAINTENANCE & DATA SHEETPlease enter the following information in the table for your future use:Reproduction Master – Copy this sheet and use c

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138MAINTENANCE & DATA SHEETPlease enter the following information in the table for your future use:Reproduction Master – Copy this sheet and use c

139MAINTENANCE & DATA SHEETPlease enter the following information in the table for your future use:Reproduction Master – Copy this sheet and use c

140MAINTENANCE & DATA SHEETPlease enter the following information in the table for your future use:Reproduction Master – Copy this sheet and use c

141MAINTENANCE & DATA SHEETPlease enter the following information in the table for your future use:Reproduction Master – Copy this sheet and use c

142MAINTENANCE & DATA SHEETPlease enter the following information in the table for your future use:Reproduction Master – Copy this sheet and use c

8WEIGHING PROCEDURESWEIGHT DISTRIBUTIONTo weigh the motorhome properly, the motorhome should be level when the weighing process is per-formed. Your Al

143MAINTENANCE & DATA SHEETPlease enter the following information in the table for your future use:Reproduction Master – Copy this sheet and use c

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GENERAL INFORMATION9DANGERDANGER indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious personal injury.CAUTIONCAUTIO

10SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSChapter2

11SAFETYSAFETY CONSIDERATIONSGENERAL WARNINGSPrior to using your motorhome, especially for the rst time or aer a long period of non-use, please read

YOUR PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLISTFor your continued safety and convenience, the following is a representative “check list” designed to assure your safety w

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Various adjustments need to be made to assure the driver’s comfort and the safety of the motorhome before starting and moving the motorho

Your motorhome is designed to use low sulfur fuel only for the engine used in the routine operation of the motorhome—these require prudent and sa

15SAFETYLIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS SYSTEMCheck the propane gas system for leaks yearly or as necessary. If you smell gas within the motorhome, quickly pe

16SAFETYe liquid, when it passes through the tank valve to a lower pressure, vaporizes into a gas, and then passes through a regulator to maintain a

17SAFETYLP GAS REGULATORLP DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMe LP gas regulator (Figure 2-4) is the most critical element of the LP-gas distribution sys-tem. e reg

18SAFETYCARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGRECOMMENDED PRACTICESe following practices are recom-mended to assure continued safety and reliability of the LP gas s

19SAFETYSince LP gas is more dense than air, the LP gas will naturally settle to the lowest point in an enclosed space. In the motor-home, t

20SAFETYsenior citizens, and people with cardiovascular or respiratory problems. Consequently, it is prudent to check the CO monitor regularly for nor

21SAFETYFIRE SAFETYFIRE EXTINGUISHERAs with any enclosed system containing the three required conditions for re (i.e., combustible materi-als, oxygen

22SAFETYSMOKE DETECTORELECTRICALLOADINGMAINTENANCEe Allegro Breeze motorhome is equipped with a bat-tery-operated smoke detector (Figure 2-8) located

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23SAFETYEMERGENCY EXITSPARKING PROCEDURESIn the living areas of the motorhome, there are emer-gency exit windows (Figure 2-9 and 2-10). ese win-dows

24SAFETYTOWING HITCHe Allegro Breeze is fully capable of towing typical motor vehiclese motorhome is equipped with a Class 2; 5,000-pound towing hit

25HEATING & AIR CONDITIONINGChapter3

26HEATING & AIR CONDITIONINGFURNACEe Allegro Breeze is equipped with a forced-air furnace fueled by LP gas. e furnace is controlled by

27HEATING & AIR CONDITIONINGTo shut down the furnace, turn the thermostat to the “o” position. Even though the thermostat may be turned “o,” th

28HEATING & AIR CONDITIONINGNOTICEThe air conditioning system is the major consumption device of electrical power in the motorhome. When this sys

29HEATING & AIR CONDITIONINGe following is a brief overview of how best to use the thermostat (Figure 3-5). For more detailed instructions, pleas

30LP GAS SYSTEMChapter4

31LP GAS SYSTEMWARNINGWhen the motorhome is not being used, the main LP gas valve must be turned “off.” Also, turn “off” the main valve when the LP ga

LP GAS SYSTEMAny LP gas tank associated with the motorhome should never be lled to more than 80 percent of total capacity. Filling should always be d

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NOTICEWhen a LP gas regulator is installed or re-installed, the regulator must al-ways be installed with the gas diaphragm vent facing downwards. For

34MAJOR APPLIANCESChapter5

35APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIESLP/GAS REFRIGERATORYour coach may be equipped with a standard LP/gas refrigerator. When this refrigerator is in the “LP

APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIESRESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATORSome coaches contain the optional 110-volt style resi-dential refrigerator which is powered from a

APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES37MICROWAVE OVENAIR FILTRATION FANe Allegro Breeze contains a standard convection microwave (Figure 5-4). All mi

APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES38COOK TOPe Allegro Breeze is equipped with a two-burner cook top (Figure 5-7). To ig-nite the burner, gently pus

APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES39DANGERDANGERIF YOU SMELL GAS, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY:Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and all smoking materials

WARNINGDO NOT APPLY 110 VAC POWER to or LIGHT the water heater until after the water heater is filled with water and the water lines and heater tank a

WARNINGDO NOT STORE any combustible or flammable substances near or adjacent to the water heater. Provide adequate space for ventilation and air circ

APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES42WATER HEATER STORAGEPRESSURE RELIEF VALVEIf the motorhome is to be stored during the winter months, the water heater sho

TABLE OF CONTENTS5 Major Appliances LP/Gas Refrigerator ... 35 ResidentialRefrig

43ENTERTAINMENTChapter6

44ENTERTAINMENTTELEVISION SYSTEM OPERATIONTELEVISION ANTENNATELEVISION SATELLITE DISH (OPTIONAL)You can automatically search for channels that are act

45ENTERTAINMENTTELEVISION SETSINFRARED REPEATERYour motorhome is High Denition (HD) ready and is capable of receiving channels that are broadcasting

46ENTERTAINMENTSURROUND SYSTEMBLURAY/DVD PLAYERTo set up the surround sound system in your motorhome:1. Press input2. Scroll up to “Speakers”3. Turn s

47CABINETS & FURNITUREChapter7

48CABINETS & FURNITURECABINETSYour Allegro Breeze con-tains cabinetry installed throughout the entire mo-torhome from the driver’s area

49CABINETS & FURNITUREone oor plan to another, general observations can be made about the Tin-supplied cabinetry which may or may not be applica

CABINETS & FURNITURE50FURNITUREKITCHEN,LIVING &DINING AREASOn all the various oor plans of the Allegro Breeze, a built-in dinette boot

CABINETS & FURNITURE51Figure 7-5: Bedroom decorFigure 7-4: Both the driver’s and passen-gers chairs swivel to face the living area of the coach To

52STRUCTURAL FEATURESChapter8

TABLE OF CONTENTS10Slide-outFeatures Slide-outOverview...68 GeneralConsid

53CHASSIS FEATURESe Powerglide chassis of your Tin Motorhomes Allegro Breeze was built and warranted by Tin. e operating instructions for that ch

54ELECTRICAL FEATURESChapter9

55ELECTRICAL FEATURESGENERAL INFORMATIONere are two electrical systems in your Allegro Breeze motorhome. ese are the 12-volt DC (VDC) system and the

ELECTRICAL CAUTIONS• Careless handling of electrical components can be fatal. Do not touch or use electrical components or appliances while feet are b

57ELECTRICAL FEATURESCIRCUIT BREAKER BOXESFor the Allegro Breeze, the 120 VAC and 12 VDC breaker boxes (Figure 9-1) are located in the bathroom.e ci

AUXILIARY START SWITCHe auxiliary start switch (Figure 9-2) is located on the switch panel to the le of the steering wheel in front of the dri

59ELECTRICAL FEATURESNOTICENOTICEDisconnect the 120 VAC electrical power cord and the negative terminal from the coach batteries BEFORE working on the

60ELECTRICAL FEATURESWARNINGRemove rings, metal watchbands, and any other metal jewelry before work-ing around batteries. If any metallic object (tool

6112 VOLT DC (VDC) RECEPTACLESUSB RECEPTACLESGROUND-FAULT-CIRCUIT-INTERRUPT RECEPTACLESYour Allegro Breeze Motor Home is equipped with a 12 VDC recept

62CONVERTER/INVERTERA converter/inverter (gure 9-9) is provided as a stan-dard feature on the Allegro Breeze. is converter/in-verter provides these

TABLE OF CONTENTS14Windows,Awnings,Vents&Doors Windows...

63ELECTRICAL FEATURESFigure 9-10:Electrical generatorELECTRICAL GENERATORe electrical generator (Figure 9-10) is located in a compartment in front of

CAUTIONCAUTIONFailure to turn “Off” the 120 VAC appliances when starting or stopping the generator may damage the transfer switch and/or electrical ap

65ELECTRICAL FEATURESRE-SETTABLE CIRCUIT BREAKERSFUSE BLOCKSAs needed, manually reset the circuit breaker or breakers as shown in the accompanying gu

66ELECTRICAL FEATURESSEVEN-PIN TOWING CONNECTORYour Allegro Breeze is equipped with a stan-dard, 7-pin connector near the towing hitch at the rear of

67SLIDE-OUT FEATURESChapter10

68SLIDE-OUT FEATURESSLIDE-OUT OVERVIEWGENERAL CONSIDERATIONSCAUTIONBEFORE ACTIVATING THE SLIDE-OUT FEATURES, please read the slide-out room instructio

69SLIDE-OUT FEATURESOPERATING PRECAUTIONSEXTENDING THE SLIDE-OUT ROOMBefore the slide-out-room mechanism is to be used, make sure the motorhome is par

70SLIDE-OUT FEATURESRETRACTING THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM 1. Before attempting to move the motorhome, the slide-out room must be fully retracted.

71EXTERIOR FEATURESChapter11

72EXTERIOR FEATURESTOWING HITCHEXTERIOR SIDESOn the rear of the Allegro Breeze can be found a Class 2, 5,000-pound towing hitch (Figure 11-1) capable

1GENERAL INFORMATIONChapter1

73EXTERIOR FEATURESSECURITY LIGHTSROOF & LADDEROn the Allegro Breeze, exterior security lights (Figure 11-3) are standard features.A light is inst

74EXTERIOR FEATURESELECTRIC STEPSe Allegro Breeze is equipped with electric door steps (Figure 11-5).e switch (Figure 11-6) to operate the

75EXTERIOR FEATURESCAUTIONCAUTIONIf the motorhome is driven with the step in the extended position, there is the possibility of causing major damage t

76EXTERIOR FEATURESMIRRORSis motorhome is equipped with convex, remote-controlled, exterior, rear-view mirrors (Figure 11-7).Always adjust the mirror

77INTERIOR FEATURESChapter12

78INTERIOR FEATURESBEDSPREADFLOORINGAs a furnished part of the bedroom suite, a bed-spread with matching pillow accessories (Figure 12-1) is included

79INTERIOR FEATURESWINDOW TREATMENTSCEILINGroughout the Allegro Breeze, the win-dow treatments consist of two shades—solar and blackout (Figure 1

80PLUMBING & BATH FEATURESChapter13

81PLUMBING & BATH FEATURESFRESHWATER SYSTEMMONITOR PANELKITCHEN SINKe monitor panel (Figure 13-1) permits checking the approximate levels in

82BATH SINK, SHOWER & ACCESSORIESWATER PUMPe motorhome is equipped with a berglass shower sur-round. When cleaning this surface, u

2WELCOME TO A LIFE OF “ROUGHING IT SMOOTHLY”ABOUT THIS MANUALTin Motorhomes is excited that you have entered the world of moto-rhome travel and w

83PLUMBING & BATH FEATURES7. Never allow the pump to run for long periods of time without water being present in the sup-ply tank, as doing so ma

84PLUMBING & BATH FEATURESFILLING THE FRESHWATER TANKSANITIZINGe freshwater tank is normally lled from the city water connection. e valve locat

85PLUMBING & BATH FEATURES 6. Allow the 50 ppm disinfecting solution to stand in the system at least four hours. 7. Drain the system and u

86PLUMBING & BATH FEATURESFRESHWATER LINESCheck all of the plumbing connections for leaks at least on an annual basis.If the water pump runs when

87PLUMBING & BATH FEATURESTOILETBLACK WATER HOLDING TANKGRAY WATER HOLDING TANKe toilet (Figure 13-10) operates with water from either the fresh

PLUMBING & BATH FEATURES88P-TRAPSWASTEWATER DISPOSALEach of the sink drains and the shower drain has a water trap (P-trap) to prevent holding-tank

89PLUMBING & BATH FEATURESthe holding tanks prior to traveling. e carrying capacity of your vehicle will be reduced if water is le in the black

90PLUMBING & BATH FEATURESEXTERIOR SHOWERYour Allegro Breeze has an exteri-or shower (Figure 13-12) for your use and convenience outside the m

WINDOWS, AWNINGS, VENTS & DOORSChapter1491

WINDOWS, AWNINGS, VENTS & DOORS92WINDOWSAWNINGSliding windows are custom built for the Allegro Breeze and allow easy sliding access to open the co