FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL 2007 Presidio, Руководство пользователя

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dehumidifier, it will condense on the inside of the windows and walls as moisture, or in cold
weather as frost or ice. It may also condense out of sight within the walls or the ceiling where
it will manifest itself as warped or stained panels. Appearance of these conditions away indicate
a serious condensation problem. When you recognize the signs of excessive moisture and
condensation in the motorhome, action should be taken to minimize their effects. For tips on
controlling condensation see the “Tips to Controlling Condensation” section.
NOTE: Your motorhome is not designed, nor intended, for permanent housing. Use of this
product for long term or permanent occupancy may lead to premature deterioration due to
long-term occupancy may not be considered normal, and may under the terms of the warranty
constitute misuse, abuse or neglect, and may therefore void certain warranty protections.
To avoid condensation problems, try to follow these tips to help alleviate excess moisture.
• Allow excess moisture to escape to the outside when bathing, washing dishes, hair
drying, laundering, and using appliances and non-vented gas burners.
• Always use the vent hood when cooking.
• Keep the bathroom door closed and the vent or window open when bathing and for a
period of time after you have finished.
• Do not hang wet clothes in the vehicle to dry.
• In hot weather, start the air conditioner early as it removes excess humidity from the
air while lowering the temperature.
• Keep the temperature as reasonably cool during cold weather as possible.
The warmer the vehicle, the more cold exterior temperatures and warm interior
temperatures will collide on wall surfaces, thus creating condensation.
• Use a fan to keep air circulation inside the vehicle so condensation and mildew
cannot form in dead air spaces. Allow air to circulate inside closets and cabinets
(leave doors partially open). Please keep in mind that a closed cabinet full of stored
goods prevents circulation and allow the exterior temperature to cause condensation.
• The natural tendency would be to close the vehicle tightly during cold weather.
This will actually compound the problem. Simply put, you need to remove some of
the warm air, and allow some cool outside air to get inside the vehicle, so the furnace
will not recycle the humid interior air.
• Use fluorescent ceiling lights and minimize prolonged use of incandescent lights,
which produce heat and contribute to condensation in the roof above the ceiling
lights.
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Tips to Controlling Condensation