the system as the gas is used. If possible, find a
service station that adds methanol to their propane
during the winter months.
Note: Adding anhydrous methanol to your LP
tank should only be performed by a certified
technician.
Most of the gas appliances in the Born Free
Motorcoach have electric pilot lights, which lights
the fuel upon demand. In addition, these appliances
have a device built in to shut off the flow of gas to
the burner if the burner does not ignite.
Furnace
The furnace in the
Born Free Motorcoach
is an LP gas burning
model and is controlled
by a wall thermostat
(Figure 4.3) . Refer to
the product manual for
proper maintenance and operation. The furnace
should not be used when the vehicle is in motion.
Warning: Do not alter the vent assembly supplied
with the furnace; modifications could affect its
operation.
Water Heater
Your model may be equipped with a tankless on
-
demand water heater or a (6) gallon water heater.
A tankless on
-
demand water
heater heats water while it is
being used and doesn’t require
a water storage tank. The
tankless water heater applies
an equal amount of heat to the
water flowing through the
system. Therefore, the output
temperature of the water
depends on the temperature of
the water going into the heater,
and the amount of water flow going through the
heater. Operation of the tankless water heater is
like using a tank water heater. Turn the hot water
valve on and add cold with it to achieve the desired
temperature. The Control Panel (Figure 4.4) is
located near the water heater. The heater
temperature can be adjusted with the Up and Down
buttons. Refer to the Operating Instructions in your
product literature for correct use and operation of
your tankless water heater.
A (6) gallon water heater uses either 110V power,
or LP Gas and 12V power to heat the water.
WARNING: To prevent damage to the water
heater ensure that there is water in the heater.
The heating system will activate even when there
is not water in the heater. Failure to fill the water
heater before activating the heating system can
result in damage to the heating element.
To fill the water heater with water, turn the water
pump switch on and open a hot water faucet. The
water pump will push water into the water heater
tank, and air from the water heater will escape
through the open hot water faucet. A steady flow of
water from the open hot water faucet will indicate
the tank is full and the faucet may be shut off. The
best time to fill the water heater is when you are
filling the fresh water tank. The switches for the
water heater are located with the other electrical
panels above the entrance door. Activate the water
heater with the “Electric” switch for shoreline or
generator power and the “Gas” switch for LP gas.
The red indicator light will remain lit when electric
power is used and will only remain lit until the
burner ignites for gas. For both Electric and Gas,
the internal non
-
adjustable thermostat will cause the
water heater to cycle on and off to maintain the
proper temperature. Refer to the Operating
Instructions in your product literature for correct
use and operation of your (6) gallon water heater.
Refrigerator
Born Free Motorcoaches are equipped with an LP
Gas and 120
-
volt AC refrigerator. The refrigerator
should be started at least one day before leaving on
any trip or outing. Pre
-
chill all food and beverages
in your home’s refrigerator before placing them in
your motorcoach’s refrigerator. This will allow the
refrigerator to cool in a more efficient manner and
will not raise the temperature by suddenly placing
too great a load on it. An inexpensive refrigerator
thermometer can be purchased and will prove
valuable in monitoring the refrigerator’s
temperature.
Figure 4.3
Figure 4.4
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