14 2027 Zephyr Driving Your Motorhome
WINDOWS:
Vent windows (Figure 14-1) Sunshades and night shades throughout the motorhome can be activated the cover and uncover the side wall windows and front windshield at any time.
Egress windows throughout the motorhome are designated with red handles, red latches, and a “EXIT” label.; as shown in (Figure 14-2). These windows provide outside access in the event of an emergency. Tiffin Motorhomes recommends using Plexus Plastic Cleaner to lubricate the driver’s side slider window, which can be purchased through the Tiffin Motorhomes Service Department.
AWNINGS:
The unit is equipped with electric awnings (Figure 14-3). The awnings run on 120 VAC. The awning control switch is located in the front overhead cabinet above the driver’s seat. This switch can be removed from the overhead and used as a remote control to operate the awnings.
The awning control switch is designed to allow the user to control each awning (if optioned) individually. All function buttons are press ON. The auto-functions continue until the awning is extended or retracted to the desired position. It is not necessary to hold the button while the function is active.
MANUALLY CLOSING THE AWNING:
• The Girard GG750 Awning has a manual override to close the awning in case of power failures; see (Figure 14-4).
• Remove the endcap opposite the motor, by removing the 3 Philips head screws.
• Using a 13 mm wrench, turn the square manual override shaft to close the awning, see Figure below.
NOTE: The manual override is one-way, it can only be used to close the awning.
• Replace endcap using the 3 Philips head screws.
• Figure below is showing a right-hand motor version of the GG750. If your coach is equipped with a left-hand version, the manual override will be on the opposite side.
• Once power is restored, the awning will resume normal operation.
NOTE: This procedure can also be used to manually retract the Over the Door Awning.
AWNING REMOTE CONTROL:
A removable remote-control switch is provided with the awning system (Figure 14-5). The remote enables you to operate the awning from any convenient location. There are arrows located on the bottom left and right corners of the awning control switch. These arrows allow you to select front or rear awning.
NOTE: The numbers range from 0 to 5, but 1 (front) and 2 (rear) are used for the awnings.
Once the awning has been selected for operation, the light button activates the light on the awning. The “IN” and “OUT” buttons facing up and down on the right-hand side of the remote control allow the awning to extend and retract. The “STOP” button in the center on the right side of the remote control allows the user to stop the awning at a desired location instead of fully extending or retracting. Refer to the Girard Manual for more awning information. This manual should be included in the Tiffin Knowledge Base Owner’s Manual. The awnings are activated by selecting the motorhome icon on Spyder Control Display Panel as shown in (Figure 14-6).
NOTE: The awnings may also be controlled from the awning control boxes located in the front cargo bay on the passenger side of the unit. To operate the awnings using the white control box, touch the arrows on the side of the control module to extend and retract the desired awning. There are two white control modules.
VENTS:
The kitchen and bathroom are both equipped with a 12 VDC exhaust vent (Figure 14-7). The fans are controlled by the fan tab on the Spyder Controls System (Figure 14-8). A three-speed switch on each vent fan controls the fan speed.
IMPORTANT: The vent fan must be left in the ON mode only when the motorhome is parked and in use. The fan will not operate until the vent is open.
DOORS:
The primary entrance door to the motorhome has a key lock and a dead bolt for additional security. When the door is fully opened, the door hinge automatically holds the door in an OPEN position.
In addition, a screen door allows increased air circulation when the entrance door is open.
KEYLESS LOCK:
The Zephyr is equipped with keyless lock entry that is incorporated into the grab handle (Figure 14-9). The keyless lock entry is essentially a numeric combination lock. This type of lock for the motorhome enables the owner to come and go without having to worry about whether the “house key” was with the owner or not. The keyless lock drastically reduces the inadvertent situation of being “locked out of one’s home” while on the road.
Also included with the keyless entry is a key fob that will lock and unlock the entrance door as well as compartment doors. The headlights and clearance lights will flash, indicating that the doors are locked when pressing the lock button on the key fob. When pressing “unlock,” the porch lights will be activated for 30 seconds.
If you remember the appropriate combination (settable by the owner to permit optimal remembering of a preferred numerical combination), you should never be “locked out” of the motorhome under any circumstances. Complete directions for setting your unique keyless lock combination can be found in the Tiffin Knowledge Base Owner’s Manual.
As a further aid for night-time access to the motorhome, the handrail by the front door is made of transparent acrylic, which is lighted at night. This “night light” handrail permits the motorhome owner easy and safe access to the motorhome by providing a firm, easily seen handhold whenever entering or exiting.
