Fleetwood 2010 Icon, 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.
Turn on the hot water faucet at the galley 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 usu-
ally 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
refrigerator vent door in the shade. Once the
interior of the refrigerator is cool, the refrigera-
tion system will usually maintain this tempera-
ture. If the inside of the refrigerator is hot, the
food is not precooled, and the outside tempera-
ture 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.
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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 ques-
tion.
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 out-
lets or allow any material to come near the exhaust
ports while operating the water heater and/or fur-
nace.
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CAUTION
Do not light water heater until it is filled with water.
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