FLEETWOOD RV BOUNDER, Owner'S Manual

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APPLIANCES
The appliances installed in your motor home are
tested and listed, and comply with standards
established by these organizations. All appliances
are covered by Fleetwood’s
Ownercare Warranty
program. Each appliance is also warranted by its
manufacturer.
WATER HEATER
The water heater operates on Propane, or, if so
equipped, with 120-volt AC power, and is much
like the one in your home. It contains an auto-
matic shut off valve which stops the Propane
supply if the water temperature rises too high.
The water heater is reached through an access
panel on the outside of the motor home.
With the bypass valve in the “normal flow”
position turn on the hot water faucet at the gal-
ley sink. If water flows continuously the heater
is full.
Water Heater Bypass Valve
This valve is provided to cut off the flow of
water to the water heater. The water heater
bypass valve greatly reduces the quantity of
antifreeze required to winterize the water system.
The valve is usually located in an exterior luggage
compartment near the water pump. Consult with
your dealer for the location for your particular unit.
To bypass the water heater, turn the lever valve
vertical.
To supply water heater with water, turn lever
horizontal.
REFRIGERATOR
Read the operating instructions furnished in your
Owner’s Information Package
. Before operating
the refrigerator when the motor home is parked,
make sure it is level. If it is not level, the refrig-
erant will not circulate, cooling action will stop,
and the refrigeration system may be damaged.
The refrigerator uses the absorption principle of
operation. If you plan to cool food or drinks in
high outside temperatures, precool the food, and,
if possible, park the motor home with the refrig-
erator vent door in the shade. Once the interior of
the refrigerator is cool, the refrigeration system
will usually maintain this temperature. If the
inside of the refrigerator is hot, the food is not
precooled, and the outside temperature is high, it
will take longer for your food to be cooled.
FURNACE
The furnace is a forced-air unit fueled by
Propane. All furnaces are equipped with a wall
thermostat for temperature setting.
The furnace will not operate properly if your
stored personal items block the free flow of air at
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NOTE
The individual appliance manuals included in your
Owner’s Information Package contain detailed
operating and maintenance instructions. Always refer
to the respective manual for the appliance in question.
Water Heater Bypass Valve
WARNING
The water heater and furnace combustion air exhaust
ports may be hot when the water heater and furnace
are operating. Do not touch these outlets or allow any
material to come near the exhaust ports while operat-
ing the water heater and/or furnace.
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CAUTION
Do not light water heater until it is filled with water.
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