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Upon initial operation, or after being stored, the
refrigerator could take up to 24 hours before
the unit is cool enough for use.
FURNACE
Your RV is equipped with a forced-air furnace
similar to the type found in most homes with
the exception that it is fueled by LP gas. Each
unit is equipped with a wall mounted
thermostat that controls the temperature.
Read the
manufacturer’s owner’s manual for
operating and maintenance information.
Your furnace is designed to sustain a desired
temperature in the vehicle at most times. The
furnace also needs to have unobstructed air
flow from all its vents, including interior and
exterior.
WARNING: DO NOT SUPPLEMENT THE
FURNACE WITH ANY PROTABLE FUEL-BURNING
APPLIANCE FOR HEATING THE INTERIOR OF THE
RV. THESE APPLIANCES ARE NOT SAFE.
ASPHYXIATION AND CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING IS POSSIBLE IN ANY SMALL, WELL-
SEALED SPACE.
AIR CONDITIONER
Your Glacier RV is pre-wired and braced for a
roof air conditioner. Air conditioners are
capable of cooling air a maximum of 18 to 22
degrees in a 50% humidity environment. As the
humidity goes up, the cooling difference goes
down. If the temperature inside your RV is 100
degrees when you turn on the air conditioner, it
will only put out 80 degrees. Eventually the air
inside the coach will cool, and as it cools the air
put out by the air conditioner will cool also.
However, when starting out at 100 degrees, the
cooling could take several hours before it
reaches your desired temperature. Therefore,
if you know the weather will be hot, turn you
air conditioner on early.
The two most common complaints with roof air
conditioners are they won
’t run at all or when
they do turn on, they won’t put out cold air.
Obviously, if the unit won’t turn on you may
have a problem with something other than the
air conditioner. Always make sure you have
sufficient power to run your air conditioner.
Most air conditioners require a minimum of 13
amps to operate properly. Familiarize yourself
with the amperage draw from the other
appliances in your RV so that the amperage
draw between the combinations doesn’t push
you over the 30 amp limit.
EFFECTS OF LONG TERM OCCUPANCY
If you intend to use your RV for extended
periods of time you must be prepared to deal
with condensation and humid conditions that
may be encountered. The normal activities of
even a small number of occupants in the
relatively small volume of a modern RV with its
tight construction will lead to rapid saturation
of the air inside the vehicle and the appearance
of visible moisture, especially during cold
weather.
Estimates indicate that a family of four can
vaporize up to three gallons of water daily
through its breathing, cooking, bathing and
washing. Unless this vapor is carried outside by
ventilation, or removed from the air by
dehumidifier, it will condense in the inside of
the windows and walls as moisture. In cold
weather it will appear as frost or ice. It may
also condense in the walls or ceiling and appear
as stains on paneling. This will increase the
heating load on the furnace somewhat, but it
will greatly reduce condensation. Your should
increase ventilation when large numbers of
people are present.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE COOKING APPLIANCES
FOR COMFORT HEATING. IN ADDITION TO THE
TOXIC FUMES AND OXYGEN DEPLETION, OPEN
FLAMES ADD MOISTURE TO THE AIR
INCREASING CONDENSATION.
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