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Any access hatches to the furnace are for authorized service personnel only, as there are no user-
serviceable parts on the furnace. Accordingly, do not attempt to tamper with the interior of the furnace.
Warning
Be cautious when washing the exterior of the motor home; water should never be
sprayed directly into the furnace vent. Should any water be forced beyond the rain
baffles into the furnace vent, the furnace may rust which, in turn, may cause improper
combustion and produce unwanted by-products of combustion.
Before the beginning of each travel season, the furnace should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Any
obstructions, debris, or lint which may obstruct free air flow or impede the operation of the air-
circulation system should be removed. For example, accumulated dust or lint could possibly obstruct the
orifices for the pilot light or may accumulate on the blower blades and unbalance the operation of the
blower. Additionally, any debris in the ductwork, when heated by the furnace, could emit unpleasant
odors or possibly become a fire hazard.
Consequently, the furnace system should be periodically cleaned; annually is recommended unless the
motor home is subjected to dust levels significantly greater than average; in which case more frequent
cleaning is recommended. The Owner’s Information Package provides recommended cleaning tips and
procedures; when needed, a more thorough cleaning should be performed by a qualified service
technician.
Air Conditioning System
The factory-installed air-conditioning system is designed for 120 VAC power supplied either from the
external power cord or from the generator. Any unnecessary heat loading (e.g., exposure to direct
sunlight for long periods of time; transmittance of sunlight through the windows) will work the air
conditioning system harder and may compromise the desired results. Accordingly, if the air conditioning
system is to be used, park the motor home in a shady location whenever possible and close drapes on
those windows exposed to direct sunlight. Additionally, any heat-producing sources (e.g., oven,
unnecessary lights) within the motor home will work against the air conditioning system; so strive to
minimize their use.
The air conditioning system is the major consumption device of electrical power in the motor home.
When this system is being used in an RV park, cumulative use of these air-conditioning systems by the
resident vehicles can create a bigger demand for electrical power than is actually available. Accordingly, at
times a “brown-out” condition may arise—this is when the AC voltage normally available drops to a
lesser value (e.g., 10-20% below normal or more).
“Brown-out” conditions cause appliances to draw greater currents to make up for the reduced voltage;
thereby causing circuit breakers to trip or fuses to blow. Under such conditions, your own motor home
Summary of Contents for 2011 Phaeton
Page 8: ...G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 ...
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Page 16: ...D R I V I N G S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S 2 1 Driving Safety Instructions Chapter 2 ...
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Page 29: ...H E A T I N G A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G 3 1 Heating Air Conditioning Chapter 3 ...
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Page 59: ...C A B I N E T S F U R N I T U R E 5 1 Cabinets Furniture Chapter 5 ...
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Page 66: ...S T R U C T U R A L F E A T U R E S 6 1 Structural Features Chapter 6 ...
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Page 69: ...E L E C T R I C A L F E A T U R E S 7 1 Electrical Features Chapter 7 ...
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Page 82: ...S L I D E O U T F E A T U R E S 8 1 Slide Out Features Chapter 8 ...
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Page 87: ...E X T E R I O R F E A T U R E S 9 1 Exterior Features Chapter 9 ...
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Page 95: ...I N T E R I O R F E A T U R E S 10 1 Interior Features Chapter 10 ...
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Page 99: ...P L U M B I N G B A T H F E A T U R E S 11 1 Plumbing Bath Fixtures Chapter 11 ...
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Page 111: ...C O N S T R U C T I O N F E A T U R E S 12 1 Construction Features Chapter 12 ...
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Page 115: ...W I N D O W S A W N I N G S V E N T S D O O R S 13 1 Windows Awnings Vents Doors Chapter 13 ...
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Page 121: ...R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 14 1 Routine Maintenance Chapter 14 ...
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Page 164: ...M A I N T E N A N C E D A T A C H A R T S 15 1 Maintenance Data Charts Chapter 15 ...
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