Monaco LaPalma, Owner'S Manual

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Appliances
2004 • LaPalma
To Purge the Air and Pressurize the System:
• Remove the access panel to the back of the water heater.
• Turn the water heater Bypass Valve (located at the back of the water
heater) to Normal Flow. If necessary replace drain plug.
• Fill the fresh water tank or hook to city water.
• Turn on the water pump or city water.
• Turn on the hot and cold valves for each faucet, one at a time.
Operate each faucet, inside and outside the motorhome, until a steady
stream of water with no air bubbles or air pockets are present. Do not
operate the water heater until the water system is purged of air.
• After the system pressurizes, inspect the water heater and water system
for leaks.
CAUTION: After purging the water lines and water heater, air
may still be present. Use caution upon opening a hot water
faucet after the first heat cycle of the water heater.
WARNING: IF YOU SMELL GAS extinguish all open flames
and turn off the primary LP-Gas valve. Do not touch any
electrical switches. They may cause a spark that can ignite.
Open all windows and doors. Evacuate the motorhome. Propane
is a "heavy" gas and will lay 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 have the
problem correctly diagnosed and repaired before resuming
operation.
Water Heater Operation:
• Turn on the battery cut-off switch at the entry door.
• 120 Volt AC is supplied from shore power or the
generator.
• The house batteries are charged.
• The primary LP-Gas valve on the LP tank is open.
• Turn on the Master On/Off switch.
located on the back of the water heater.
Heating Water with 120 Volt AC:
• Have either shore power (preferable) or the generator
supplying AC voltage.
• Turn on the Water Heater 120 V switch.
Operation
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Switches on Monitor Panel.