Jayco ESCAPADE 2004, Owner'S Manual

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FURNACE
The furnace requires both 12-volt DC and LP gas energy for full operation. The combustion
system is fully sealed. Oxygen is drawn from outside through the center port of the vent by the fan
motor. After burning fuel, the carbon monoxide exhaust is expelled into open air through the outer
port of the vent. This vent is NOT to be altered or obstructed in any manner to ensure your personal
safety.
In order for the furnace to operate, a fully charged 12-volt DC battery or 120-volt AC power
through a converter must be available.
Thermostats are generally installed on an inner wall of a cabinet.
Operating Instructions
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WARNING: Do not operate the furnace while the vehicle is in motion or being towed.
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WARNING: This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition
device which automatically lights the burner. Do not light the burner by hand.
NOTE: During initial firing of this furnace a burn-off of excess paint and oils remaining
from the manufacturing process may cause “smoking” for 5 - 10 minutes.
1. STOP! Read User’s Information Manual supplied with furnace.
2. Turn the manual valve (if so equipped) or the valve at the outside LP tank to the “OFF”
position. Do not force.
3. Move “OFF” lever located at the bottom of the thermostat to the “ON” position.
4. Set the thermostat above room temperature to begin blower operation. A slight delay will
occur before the blower comes on. Allow the blower to run for 5 minutes for combustion
chamber purge cycle.
5. After 5 minutes, move thermostat lever below room temperature. Blower will remain on.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for blower to go off.
6. Open manual shut-off valve (if so equipped) or the valve at the outside LP tank. Correct
operating characteristics depend on the valve being positioned fully open. Never attempt to
operate with a valve partially closed.
NOTE: This furnace is equipped with a valve shut-off switch with switch in “OFF”
position. Gas will not flow to burner nor will the furnace operate.
7. Set thermostat to desired setting.
NOTE: Motor will not come on instantly. Allow approximately 30 seconds for motor
operation gas flow and sparks.
8. Allow 30 seconds for main burner to light after blower comes on. This furnace is equipped
with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner
by hand.
9. If burner does not light, repeat steps 1 through 8.
10. If after three (3) attempts with no ignition, go to shut down and contact your dealer or a local
recreation vehicle service agency. Do not continue to cycle furnace through thermostat in an
attempt to get ignition.
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