User manual SKYLINE 8 POUCE WIDE RECREATIONAL PARK TRAILER

[. . . ] SKYLINE CORPORATION 8' WIDE RECREATIONAL PARK TRAILER OWNER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL SKYLINE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Skyline Customer Satisfaction is more than just a promise. To ensure your continued satisfaction, we're dedicated to providing you with a quality product along with the very best service available in our C ommitm industry. Skyline's ent of E OWNER xcellence SATISFIE "Commitment of Excellence" D CUST OMER ORIGIN AL DEL . DATE will be a source of pride and 11-15-9 3 DEALE satisfaction for you. [. . . ] Heavier and breakable items should be evenly distributed over the axles. Overloading will result in extra costs due to blowouts and can cause serious structural damage. A good rule of thumb: Except for normal clothing, bedding, hand towels, dish towels, etc. , remove all equipment which was not on the original factory invoice. The following are examples of items which should not be shipped inside the trailer: · · · · · · Freezers Concrete blocks used for setup Steps and storage sheds Lawn mowers or lawn equipment Large trunks Boats Skyline cannot be responsible for damage to a trailer or its contents due to shipment of such items. The wheel bearings should be checked and repacked with grease if necessary. Close and lock all doors and windows. SKIRTING OR CRAWL SPACE ENCLOSURE Skirting is usually either metal or vinyl and is used to enclose the space between the park trailer and the ground. Skirting not only adds to the beauty of the trailer, but also provides important benefits in the reduction of heat loss as does a foundation with crawl space. Enclosure also aids in reducing the danger and inconvenience of damaged plumbing through freeze-up. Thus, enclosure of the trailer underside can lower fuel bills and prevent problems and inconvenience due to frozen plumbing. SKYLINE CORPORATION RECOMMENDS THE ENCLOSURE OF THE UNDERSIDE OF TRAILERS: HOWEVER, ANY ENCLOSURE MUST BE ADEQUATELY VENTILATED. of floor area). AIR QUALITY, VENTILATION AND CONDENSATION AIR QUALITY, VENTILATION AND CONDENSATION Your park trailer is designed as a tight, well-insulated structure to maximize comfort and energy efficiency. However, unless proper ventilation is provided, indoor contaminants and odors may accumulate to objectionable levels. Everyday living habits can have an important effect on indoor air quality. For example, if your park trailer is usually kept tightly closed or there is a heavy smoker in the family, potentially irritating indoor air contamination may occur. A persistent odor can usually be reduced or virtually eliminated by frequent and regular ventilation. Open the windows a little each day to allow outside fresh air to circulate, while operating your kitchen and bath exhaust fans. Periodic ventilation should not only improve indoor air quality but can also avoid excessive condensation especially in cold or damp weather. If you have health concerns after you adequately ventilate your park trailer, consult your doctor. If you have a question about your park trailer, please contact the Skyline Consumer Relations Department in Elkhart, Indiana. The following may be done to reduce visible condensation: · · Ventilate your trailer regularly by opening doors and windows; use power vent fans when using the range or bathroom. If you have skirted your park trailer or located it over a crawl space foundation, ventilate the enclosed space beneath it. -- 24 -- · Unless your park trailer is installed on a concrete pad, a plastic vapor barrier should be installed over the ground beneath the park trailer--many owners use a 6-mil polyethylene vapor barrier over the ground surface. If your bathroom is equipped with a power vent, use it when taking a bath or shower. [. . . ] galvanized aircraft cable at least 1/4" in diameter or Type 1, finish B grade 1 steel strapping, 11/4" wide and 0. 035" thick conforming with F. S. Galvanized connection devices such as turnbuckles, eyebolts, strap buckles, and cable clamps should be rated at 3, 150 working load minimum. -- 55 -- 4. All park model trailers should be secured to the ground with 6 tie-downs and ground anchors minimum (3 per side), to resist the sliding and overturning effects of high winds. When sidewall tie-down straps are provided at least six (6) shall be installed and provisions made for them to be securely attached to the chassis. [. . . ]