Holiday Trip 2012, Owner'S Manual

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2012 Trip
Water Heater Operation
Turn on the battery cut-off switch.
Hook to shore power (preferred) or
start the generator.
The house batteries are charged.
Open the primary propane shut-off
valve on the propane tank.
WARNING:
If a propane smell exists, extinguish
all open flame and turn off the
primary propane valve. Do not touch
any electrical switches. They may
cause a spark that can ignite. Open
all windows and doors. Evacuate the
interior. Propane is a “heavy” gas
and will lie on the floor and “hide”
in corners. Liquid propane is highly
volatile, explosive and extremely
dangerous. Explosion, fire, property
damage, injury or death can result.
Contact a qualified service center to
repair propane leaks before resuming
operation.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the water heater
without water. Damage to the
thermostats and electric heating
element can occur.
Heating Water with 120 Volt AC:
Hook to shore power (preferred) or
start the generator.
Turn on the water heater electric
switch. The switch will illuminate
when active.
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NOTE:
The electric element is rated at 1500
Watts.
Heating Water with Propane:
Open the primary propane shut-off
valve on the propane tank.
Turn on the water heater propane
switch.
The Pilot Out will illuminate then go
out. If the water heater fails to ignite,
the pilot out light will illuminate once
again. This indicates the water heater
did not ignite. Turn the propane switch
off then back on to reset the ignition
cycle. If the problem persists see Water
Heater troubleshooting.
NOTE:
Both electric and propane functions
can be on simultaneously for faster
recovery rate during large volume use.
CAUTION:
It is recommended not to operate the
water heater on propane while the
motorhome is in transit. For safety,
ensure the water heater propane
function is off before refueling.
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Direct Spark Ignition (DSI):
Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) uses automatic
ignition to light the burner. There is no pilot
flame. Once ignited, the burner will operate
until the thermostat shuts the burner off. The
ignition board will attempt three ignition
cycles. Each cycle lasts 6-9 seconds and
repeats at 30 second intervals. If the burner
does not light after the third attempt, the
propane function will lock-out and the Pilot
Out fault light will illuminate. Reasons for
lockout may be air in the propane system
or an obstruction in burner tube generally
caused by an insect or spider web. Cycling the
propane switch off then back on will reset the
ignition cycle. If the problem persists consult a
qualified technician.
High Temperature Thermostat:
Separate thermostats are used for propane
and AC electric. If a thermostat fails, a high-
temperature safety limit switch will open.
If the high-temperature safety limit should
open, discontinue using the water heater.
Have the water heater inspected by a qualified
technician to determine the cause of the over-
temperature condition.
Electric switch
Propane switch
Water heater switches
060370
060362