APPLIANCES
WARNING: THE WATER HEATER AND FURNACE USE LP GAS
AS FUEL, AND IN THE COURSE OF NORMAL OPERATION
HAVE PARTS/SURFACES THAT BECOME VERY HOT AND
ALSO EMIT COMBUSTION GASES. BE CAREFUL TO ALWAYS
FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS ON
VENTILATION AND DO NOT TOUCH THE AIR EXHAUST
PORTS OR ALLOW ANY MATERIAL TO COVER THEM OR
EVEN COME IN CONTACT WITH EITHER THE INTAKE OR
EXHAUST OF THESE APPLIANCES. WHENEVER YOU OR
SOMEONE IN YOUR VEHICLE SMELLS LP GAS, IMMEDIATELY
TAKE PRECAUTIONS AND VERIFY IF A LEAK IS PRESENT.
Water Heater
NEVER IGNITE THE HOT WATER HEATER WITHOUT FIRST
FILLING IT WITH WATER! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
PROCEDURE MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR
WATER HEATER.
The water heater is accessed by a panel on the outside of
the vehicle. Turn on the hot water faucet at the galley sink
to see if the tank is full. Operating instructions can be found
in the water heater owner’s manual. Consult the manual for
detailed information on how to use the water heater.
Your water heater is equipped with a Direct Spark Ignition
system to automatically ignite the LP gas used to heat the
water in the tank. The igniter uses 12-Volt power from your
house battery to provide the igniting spark.
A 110-Volt heating element is offered as an option on some
water heaters, and can be used in place of LP gas when a
source of 110-Volt electricity is available. To switch from LP
gas to 110-Volt electricity for the water heater, you must find and flip
the electrical control switch in the water heater access panel on the
exterior of the RV. Twist the latches on the outside of the access
panel cover, set the cover aside, and turn the electrical switch.
When the switch is properly set, replace the access panel cover.
WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS SHOULD
PERFORM SERVICE ON THE WATER HEATER. IF NOT
SERVICED PROPERLY, A FIRE COULD OCCUR
.
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