Airstream 2001 Bamby, Owner'S Manual

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AIRSTREAM SAFARI –BAMBI TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL 2001
H-6
WATER HEATER
Manufacturer
Atwood Mobile Products 4750
Hiawatha Drive P.O. Box 1205
Rockford, Illinois 61105
Phone: 815-877-7461
Note : Review the water heater literature supplied in your Owner's Packet before proceeding,
CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this heater that has not been used
for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable. To reduce the
risk of injury under these conditions, it is recommended that the hot water faucet he opened for several
minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. If
hydrogen is present there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the
water begins to flow. There should be no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
Electronic Ignition
The switch used to light your electronic ignition water heater is located in the bathroom above the lavatory top.
When the switch is turned on, the red light will come on indicating the "try" mode is in effect. Normally the burner
will ignite in just a few seconds, and the light will go out. If your LP system hasn't been used for some time, the
system may go into safety lockout (about 20 seconds) before the air is all expelled from the lines. Turning the switch
off for 30 seconds, then back on, reinstates the "try" mode.
110-Volt Operation
In the bathroom you'll see a 110-volt switch for the water heater. This provides power to the heating element. DO
NOT use unless you are sure the water heater is full. (Open a faucet and see if there is a full stream of water on the
hot side)
The 110-volt element may be operated at the same time as the gas burner. To operate the 110-volt by itself simply
turn the electronic gas igniter switch off.
The heating element is 1500 watts so if breakers start to kick out when the air conditioner cycles you may want to
turn the switch off to the heating element.
SAFETY
If your water system is full and cold and the water heater is ignited the system can see pressures as high as 120 psi
before the relief valve starts to open. Since the water system normally operates in the 40-psi range the water
expanding does put unusual stress on the system. This normally does not cause any problems, but the stress is easily
alleviated. As the water is heating just open any faucet and run as little as a cup of water. Just removing this small
amount of water reduces the pressure build up significantly.
For fun, watch the sequence of events your family goes through when you park the trailer
and ignite the water
heater. More than likely someone will run water and relieve the pressure without even realizing it.