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SECTION 8
APPLIANCES & INTERIOR FEATURES
WATER HEATER
Direct Ignition Models
1. Place Water Heater switch in the “On” posi-
tion. The switch and “WH Pilot” light are
located on the lower face area of the galley
cabinet.
2. If “W.H. Pilot” light stays on longer than 15
seconds, place switch in “Off” position and
wait 5 minutes.
3. Repeat step one.
4. If heater fails to operate due to high water
temperature, the heater will go into a lockout
condition (“W.H. Pilot” light on). When
water cools, reset by placing switch in “Off”
position for at least 30 seconds, then return
to “On” position.
5. If a lockout condition persists: contact your
dealer, an Atwood Service Station or
Atwood Service Department (Phone: 815-
877-5700).
6. For complete shut-down before servicing:
a) Place Water Heater switch in “Off” posi-
tion.
b) Remove red wire from left-hand terminal
of ECO switch (ECO to valve).
WATER HEATER PRESSURE-TEMPERA-
TURE RELIEF VALVE
On occasion, water may be seen seeping from
the water heater pressure temperature relief
valve. This is no cause for repair or replacement
of the valve.
Normally there is an air gap at the top of the
water heater tank which acts as a pressure buffer.
In time, however, heated water may expand and
fill this air gap, causing a slight increase in water
pressure. This may cause the P-T valve to “weep”
until the air gap is manually replaced.
To Replace the Air Gap:
1. Turn off the water heater switch and incom-
ing water supply (city water and/or demand
pump).
2. Open a faucet in the motor home to relieve
water pressure.
3. Pull the handle of the P-T valve straight out
and allow water to flow until it stops.
4. Let the handle of the P-T valve snap shut.
5. Close the faucet and turn on the water supply
before switching the water heater on.
Water Heater Capacity
6 gal.
CAUTION
The temperature knob or lever is fac-
tory adjusted to its lowest setting. We
recommend the mid-point position
between warm and hot, as noted
above. This will provide for energy
efficient operation and sufficiently
hot water. Setting at a higher position
will produce a higher temperature and
increase the risk of being scalded.
WATER HEATER
OUTSIDE ACCESS
P-T Relief
Valve
P-T Valve
Open