Banks Power GM Motorhomes: (Gas ’01 - 10 8.1L Workhorse) PowerPack &Stinger systems '00-07 Class-A MH, W-series - Manual (Page 2)

1.
For ease of installation
of your Banks PowerPack
system, familiarize yourself
with the procedure by
reading the entire manual
before starting work. This
manual contains
12 pages
of copy, illustrations and
parts listing. If any pages are
missing from this manual
please call Gale Banks
Engineering immediately for a
replacement.
2.
The exploded view of the
PowerPack assembly (page
11 ) provides only general
guidance. Refer to each step
and section diagram in this
manual for proper instruction.
3.
Throughout this manual,
the left-side of the vehicle
refers to the driver’s side,
and the right-side to the
passenger’s side.
4.
Banks Power systems
are designed to fit chevy
8.1L Workhorse class-a
motorhome chassis. Due to
differences in coach layouts, it
may be necessary to relocate
or modify some coach or
Banks system components to
accommodate installation of
the Banks Power system.
5.
Disconnect the ground
cable from the battery before
beginning work. If there are
two batteries, disconnect
both.
6.
Route and tie wires and
hoses a minimum of 6 inches
away from exhaust heat,
moving parts and sharp edges.
clearance of 8 inches or
more is recommended where
possible.
7.
During installation, keep
the work area clean. If foreign
debris is transferred to any
Banks system component,
clean it thoroughly before
installing.
NOTE: If installing the Stinger
system proceed to Step
29 .
8.
The front of your
motorhome should be raised
a minimum of 5-6 inches
to allow the installation of
Banks TorqueTube
® exhaust
manifolds. If you have access
to a hoist, the vehicle can be
elevated and the front wheels
removed for easiest access.
9.
When raising the vehicle,
support it on properly weight-
rated safety stands, ramps or
a commercial hoist. Follow
the manufacturer’s safety
precautions. Take care to
balance the motorhome to
prevent it from slipping or
falling. When using ramps,
be sure the front wheels are
centered squarely on the
topsides; put the transmission
in park; set the hand brake;
and place blocks behind the
rear wheels.
Caution! Do not use floor
jacks to support the vehicle
while working under it. Do
not raise the vehicle onto
concrete blocks, masonry or
any other item not intended
specifically for this use.
Notification
The Banks Ram-Air Filter
comes pre-oiled and no
oiling is nesessary for
initial installation. Service
the filter as specified in
the Cleaning and Oiling
the Banks Ram-Air Filter
section of this manual.
Dear Customer,
If you have any
questions concerning
the installation of
your Banks Power
System, please call
our Technical Service
Hotline at (888)
839-2700 between
7:00 am and 5:00 pm
(PT). If you have any
questions relating to
shipping or billing,
please contact our
customer Service
Department at
(888) 839-5600.
Thank you.
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