American Coach American Allegiance, Owner'S Manual

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05-9
Living With Your Motor Home
6. If you operate or use vaporizing
inhalers, or similar devices, always
provide adequate ventilation.
To increase ventilation:
1. Use the kitchen and bath exhaust
fans, if equipped, when cooking or
bathing. Let them run for a while
after a bath or meal.
2. Ventilate with outside air. Partially
open one or more roof vents and/
or windows to provide circulation of
outside air into the interior. While this
ventilation will increase furnace heating
load, it will greatly reduce, or eliminate,
condensation. Even when it is raining
or snowing, outside air will be far drier
than interior air and will effectively
reduce condensation.
3. Do not tape windows or doors closed.
This will prevent any air movement
and will make the condensation
problem worse.
4. Ventilate closets and cabinets. During
use in cold weather, leave cabinet
and closet doors partially open to
warm and ventilate the interiors of
storage compartments built against
exterior walls. The air flow will warm
the exterior wall surface, and reduce
condensation, and prevent possible ice
formation. Avoid crowding closets or
wardrobe space. Overstuffed closets
restrict air flow.
5. Stock kitchen and bath cabinets to allow
free air circulation .
6. Open window coverings and windows
as often as possible and convenient.
7. Control the interior heat. Here are some
tips on controlling humidity with heat:
• Keep registers and the furnace blower
clean and unobstructed. This helps air
circulation.
• Do not operate a humidity device on
your furnace.
Dripping Ceiling Vents
During cold weather or hot when using your air
conditioner, condensation frequently forms on
ceiling vents and may even accumulate to the
point of dripping onto the surfaces below. This
is frequently misinterpreted as a “leaking” roof
vent but is most often condensation drippage.
Follow the preceding steps to control moisture
condensation, and protect surfaces with plastic
sheeting until the moisture has dissipated.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Mold is a fungus that occurs naturally in the
environment and serves necessary functions
including aiding in the decomposition of plant
and other organic material. Mold spreads by
means of microscopic spores borne on the wind
and is found everywhere life can be supported.
Mold has existed for millions of years, and
human beings have coexisted despite their
exposure to mold and mold spores.
If the proper conditions are present, mold can
and will grow in your recreational vehicle. Most
RV owners are familiar with mold growth in
WARNING
Never use open flame Propane or kerosene-burning
heaters indoors. These devices release water into
the air, and the exhaust gases contain poisonous
substances .
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WARNING
Do not cover emergency exit window(s). This window
must be left accessible at all times for emergency exit.
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CAUTION
Do not heat the RV interior with the range or oven.
Open flames add moisture to the interior air. Do not
use an air humidifier inside the RV. Water put into
the air by the humidifier will in crease condensation.