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3. Check your Alde
®
expansion tank. The glycol fluid level must be at least one inch above the
minimum line. This may need to be topped off after first use.
4. Make sure you have a shore power connection or a full propane tank and charged 12V battery.
The Alde
®
will run off 120V shore-power alone, or off propane and 12V.
5. If you have checked all the above, you are ready for operation. Power on the Alde
®
monitor
mounted in the nuCamp control panel, select a power source, adjust to your desired
temperature and enjoy the warmth and comfort of the Alde
®
Heating System.
Most of this information was obtained from the Alde
®
3020 Compact Manual. For complete details on
operating the Alde
®
Heating System, please see the included operator’s manual in your Owner’s Packet.
AIR CONDITIONING (If equipped)
Important information about operating air conditioners in your camper:
• Starting an air conditioner early in the day will not only lower temperatures, it will remove excess
humidity and help the camper stay cool when the day gets hot.
• The air conditioner assists in ventilating the camper and promoting a healthy air flow by recycling
stale air and bringing in fresh air.
• Roof mounted air conditioners must be added to the total clearance measurement. If you hit an
object because of low overhead clearance, the roof top air conditioner will likely be damaged first.
• The air conditioner is the largest single load on the electrical system.
• The air conditioner only operates on shore power. When camping without shore power you will
need to use an appropriately sized generator to run the air conditioner. Use 30 Amp Shore Power
only. Running the system on a 15amp circuit can overload the circuit.
• DO NOT use the microwave and air conditioner at the same time. It will trip breakers.
• Generally, RV air conditioners are only designed to cool the inside air approximately 20° F lower
than the outside air. This is not a defect. In temperatures of 100° F or higher, such as in the
southwest United States, this should be taken into consideration.
• Keep windows and other vents closed when operating the air conditioner.
• Hot air rises and cool air drops. The air conditioner air intake is by the ceiling where all the
hottest air gathers. The air conditioner gathers the rising warm air, cools it (creating
condensation and discharging water on the roof) and then ejects the air by the ceiling where it
circulates downward.
• Never close or obstruct the air intake. This will cause the air conditioner to malfunction and slow
down cooling.
• Never allow the air conditioner to run without a return air filter. Without the filter, lint and debris
will gather on the cooling coil. Damage and loss of air volume can result. This can ruin the air
conditioner or at the least, be an expensive repair.
• The air conditioner normally causes water to gather on the roof. To remedy this, lift the front of
the camper to allow water runoff to the rear.
When camping in hot weather, especially during the day, the camper will absorb heat from the sun and
the surrounding atmosphere. This is known as heat gain. If you can reduce this, especially in extreme
hot weather, you have won half the cooling battle.
