Gulf Stream 8404 WFD, Owner'S Manual

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Water Heater
NEVER IGNITE THE HOT WATER HEATER
WITHOUT FIRST FILLING IT WITH WATER.
The water heater is accessed by a panel on the
outside of the vehicle (FIG. 18). Turn on the hot water
faucet at the galley sink to see if the tank is full.
Operating instructions can be found in the
manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
NOTE: ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS SHOULD
PERFORM SERVICE ON THE WATER HEATER. IF
NOT SERVICED PROPERLY A FIRE COULD
OCCUR.
(FIG. 18) WATER HEATER
Range
Also operated with LP gas are the range burners and
the oven. The basic operation is the same as the units
in your home except that extra care must be taken to
provide adequate ventilation in your RV. Unlike your
home, the RV has limited air space, thus, a limited
amount of oxygen available for combustion.
WARNING: DO NOT USE OPEN FLAMES, SUCH
AS THE RANGE BURNERS, TO WARM THE LIVING
AREA OF THE RV. THE FLAMES CONSUME THE
OXYGEN IN THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN
ASPHYXIATION.
Always provide adequate ventilation when using the
range and oven. It is always best to use the range
exhaust hood and open a window slightly.
Your owner’s packet contains owner’s manuals for
the oven and range. Read these over carefully to
become familiar with the safe operation of these
appliances.
Microwave
The optional microwave is no different than that
found in your home. It relies on 110-volt power for
operation and should never be used while driving down
the road. Read over the microwave oven’s owner’s
manual to find all the information on its operation and
cleaning.
Refrigerator
Unlike your home refrigerator, the unit on your RV
can be operated on LP gas and 120-volt AC electricity.
Read over the owner’s manual provided in your
owner’s packet before putting the refrigerator into
operation.
The refrigerator will not operate correctly if the
vehicle is not level while parked. The refrigerator
coolant will not circulate properly if the unit is not level.
For best results, make sure the outside sidewall vent
and roof vent are always clear of debris. Without
proper circulation of the rear coils the unit will not keep
food cold.
Upon initial operation, or after being stored, the
refrigerator it 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.
An operating manual for the furnace is included in your
owner’s packet.
The furnace is designed to have un-obstructed
airflow from all its vents, including interior and exterior.
If any vent is blocked the furnace may shut itself off.
The furnace igniter is powered by your 12-volt battery
system. If the system battery is low the furnace blower
will come on, however the furnace will not ignite. Make
sure you have sufficient battery power before operating
the furnace.
Your furnace is designed to sustain a desired
temperature in the vehicle at most times. Due to
varying weather conditions, the furnace may not be
able to keep up with sub-freezing temperatures. The
amount of vehicle occupants and the position the
vehicle is parked may help or hinder the furnace’s
ability to keep up with freeze conditions. Consult the
furnace owner’s manual for more information.