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WATER HEATER CONTINUED
Do not operate the water heater until it is filled with
water. Turn on the hot water at the galley sink, and
when water flows continuously the heater is full.
Occasionally you may experience “weeping” of the
pressure/temperature relief valve. This is normal
operation. It is caused by the normal expansion of the
water while being heated. The tank is designed with an
internal air gap at the top to reduce this weeping
phenomenon. In time, though, the heating and
expansion of the water will absorb this air. To replace
the air and reduce relief valve weeping:
Wait until the water in the heater tank is cool before
performing the following steps.
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1. Turn off the water heater.
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2. Turn off incoming water supply.
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3. Open a faucet in the camper.
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4. Pull the handle of the relief valve straight out and
let water flow until its stops.
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5. Release the relief valve handle and let the valve
snap shut.
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6. Turn on the water supply.
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7. Close the faucet when water flows continuously
without sputtering.
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8. Turn on the water heater.
These procedures will re-establish the air pocket at the
top of the tank. If the relief valve weeps again, repeat the
above procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not plug the pressure-temperature relief
valve under any circumstances.
If the water heater will be “out of service” for some time,
it should be drained. See “Storage” chapter for more
information.
When using hot water faucets in the camper for the first
time after heating water, open the valve slowly to reduce
water splattering from pressure build up.
FORCED AIR FURNACE
(Automatic Ignition)
The furnace is a forced air unit fueled by propane and
electronically powered by 12-volts. A wall-mounted
thermostat similar to those used in homes controls it. To
start the furnace, set thermostat switch to the ON
position and set desired temperature. The furnace will
cycle on and off as needed. To stop the furnace, set the
thermostat to lowest setting and the Off position. If your
furnace does not operate properly, check the battery
condition and propane supply.
CAUTION
: The furnace will not operate properly if your
stored personal items block the free flow of air at the
registers or return air to the furnace.
The operating manual included in your Owner’s
Information Package contains detailed operating and
maintenance instructions.
During the initial lighting of a furnace, smoke and fumes
may be created as a result of the burning off of
manufacturing compounds. This is normal, however, the
initial lighting should be done with windows and doors
open and should be of adequate duration to
completely burn off residue.
Portable propane appliances are not safe for
heating inside the camper. Asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning can occur.
AIR CONDITIONER
(if equipped)
The roof-mounted Air Conditioner operates on
120-volt power, which is
supplied through the 30-amp power cord from an
outside 120-volt power service.
The factory installed air conditioner is a high
efficiency, power saver unit.
The air conditioner will provide cooled air for your
comfort. However, it is the largest single load of
electrical usage. It is important to manage your
electrical usage when you have either an air
conditioner or microwave oven installed or both.
1.
Be sure air conditioner is OFF before
connecting electricity.
2.
When the air conditioner has been shut down,
wait at least five minutes before restarting.
3.
Do not operate without a filter installed.
Helpful Notes for Using the Air Conditioner
Keep window curtains closed.
Use kitchen vent fan when cooking.
Air conditioning removes moisture from the air
and it is normal to have water discharge off the
roof.
Experience has shown that some RV parks may
experience reduced power (low voltage) on days
with high heat or humidity, commonly referred to
as a “brown out”. This condition may result in the
air conditioner circuit breaker tripping in your
power distribution center. This protects your air
conditioner motor from damage and is necessary
during low voltage conditions. This breaker
tripping is sometimes perceived as a fault in your
trailer, but it is a necessary “safety valve”.
FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONER THERMOSTAT
The wall-mounted combination thermostat will
operate either the furnace or air conditioner from
one location.
The operating instructions included in your
Owner’s Information Package contain detailed
operating and maintenance instructions.
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