Lance 1130, Owner'S Manual

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APPLIANCES
SOME FEATURES DESCRIBED HERE DO NOT
APPEAR ON ALL LANCE MODELS. SOME
FEATURES MAY BE OPTIONAL ON YOUR MODEL.
Follow the operating and maintenance instructions
supplied by the appliance manufacturer for safe and
dependable use. The following information is sup-
plied as only a supplement to that provided with
each appliance. If you have a problem, see your
local Lance trailer service center or call the appliance
manufacturer listed in the back of this manual.
LIGHTING PROPANE APPLIANCES
NOTE:
New propane tanks or empty tanks that have
been sitting with the valve open for a period of time
must be purged of air and moisture prior to filling.
Air trapped in the propane lines may delay the initial
lighting of any appliance. It could take several sec-
onds or minutes for the propane to reach the ap-
pliance. To purge some of the air from the propane
system, first light a burner on the range. The other
appliances will then light more quickly.
The first time the furnace or oven is operated; paints
and oils used in manufacturing may generate some
smoke and fumes. If this occurs, open doors and
windows to air out the trailer. These materials should
burn off in a short time. Always follow the appliance
manufacturer’s lighting and operating instructions.
REFRIGERATOR
The refrigerator operates on 120-volt AC power or
propane. The operating instructions supplied in the
Owner’s Information Package will help you with de-
tailed information from the manufacturer.
The recreational vehicle propane type refrigerator
operates on the “absorption” principle and therefore
must be reasonably level. When your trailer is station-
ary, it should be leveled for comfortable living. If you
can occupy the trailer comfortably, the refrigerator
unit should perform well. If the refrigerator unit is not
“close to level”, it may not function properly and your
food will not be adequately cooled.
When the RV is in motion, the continuous movement
will not affect operation. The operating instructions
are printed inside near the controls and may be found
in the manufacturer’s instructions manual.
OPERATING TIPS
Operate the refrigerator on 120-volts for 8 to 12 hours
(overnight) before you leave on a trip. This will allow
the refrigerator and freezer to get cold and even have
some ice ready.
Pre-cool food and drinks before putting them into the
trailer refrigerator.
For off-tow vehicle use, some refrigerator models
must have 12-volts to power the electronic controls.
Refer to the supplied appliance manuals for proper
operating instructions.
RANGE-OVEN
The gas burners and oven use propane gas for fuel.
Operation is similar to the range in your home. How-
ever, cook temperatures will vary from home ranges
depending on the altitude. Your range is equipped
with a spark igniter for lighting the top burners.
The three (3) burner range is equipped with one
(front) high output burner when additional heat is
needed.
All propane ovens are equipped with a pilot light that
must be lit before using the oven. Be sure to turn
OFF the pilot when the oven is not needed or before
traveling or refueling. For additional information,
please refer to the operating manual supplied in your
Owner’s Information Package.
Before turning on the main propane supply, be sure
all burner and oven control knobs are in the “OFF”
position.
It is not safe to use cooking appliances for comfort
heating. Do not use open flames to warm the living
area.