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SECTION 4
APPLIANCES & EQUIPMENT
4
APPLIANCES & EQUIPMENT
To Shut Down:
1. Slide thermostat switch to OFF position.
2. Close LP tank valve.
NOTE: Metal coatings used during manufacture
of the furnace burner parts may smoke when
the furnace is used for the first time, which
may also set off your smoke alarm. If this hap-
pens, provide adequate ventilation to avoid a
nuisance smoke alarm. We do not recommend
removing the smoke alarm battery.
For Further Information
Please see the furnace operating instructions
provided in your Owner InfoCase for further
information, including operating precautions,
and periodic maintenance. See the Coach
Maintenance Schedule for recommended
intervals.
HEAT PUMP
- Optional
Your coach may be equipped with an air
source heat pump built into the air conditioning
system. Because the heat pump operates on
electricity, it provides economical heat inside
your coach and helps reduce the use of LP gas for
heating in cooler weather.
A heat pump can be thought of as an air
conditioner running in reverse. An air
conditioner absorbs heat from the air on the
inside of the coach and moves it to the outside.
The heat pump does exactly the opposite. Even
cold air contains some heat, so a heat pump will
extract heat from the outside air on a cold day and
carry it to the inside of the coach to maintain a
comfortable temperature.
The efficiency of a heat pump decreases as the
outdoor air temperature drops, so supplementary
heat is often needed when the outside
temperature nears freezing. This system is set to
automatically start the LP gas furnace to assist
the heat pump if room temperature cools to 5
degrees or more below the thermostat set
temperature. You may wish to manually switch
to furnace heat to maintain a higher temperature
when outside temperatures begin to reduce the
efficiency of the heat pump. The heat pump will
not operate when the outside temperature falls
below 36 degrees F.
To operate the heat pump:
See the air conditioning/heat pump
manufacturer’s information in you Owner
InfoCase for complete operating instructions.
Check your Air Filter
Closed or blocked vents and a dirty air filter
can hinder the efficiency of a heat pump.
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Be sure ceiling vents are open to distribute
heat pump output air.
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The washable foam filter should be checked
monthly for dirt build-up and cleaned or
replaced as needed. It is located in the ceiling
mounted AC air return grille in the lounge
area.
Gas Heat = Gas Furnace
Electric Heat = Heat Pump
Cool = Roof Air Conditioner