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72 HEARTLAND Recreational Vehicles, LLC
PROLONGED OCCUPANCY
Effects
Your trailer was designed primarily for recreational use
and short-term occupancy. If you expect to occupy
the trailer for an extended period, be prepared to deal
with condensation and the humid conditions that may
be encountered. The relatively small volume and tight
compact construction of modern recreation vehicles
means that the normal living activities of even a few
occupants will lead to rapid moisture saturation of
the air contained in the trailer and the appearance of
visible moisture, especially in cold weather. This is
also not covered under warranty.
Just as moisture collects on the outside of a glass
of cold water during humid weather, moisture can
condense on the inside surfaces of the trailer during
cold weather when relative humidity of the interior
air is high. This condition is increased because the
insulated walls of a recreation vehicle are much thinner
than house walls.
Estimates indicate that a family of four can vaporize
up to three gallons of water daily through breathing,
cooking, bathing, and washing. Unless the water
vapor is carried outside by ventilation, or condensed
by a 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 may indicate a serious condensation
problem. When using your trailer, you should at all
times take necessary action to minimize the effects
of excessive moisture and condensation. For tips on
controlling condensation see the “Tips To Controlling
Condensation” section.
Note
YOUR TRAILER IS NOT DESIGNED, NOR
INTENDED, FOR PERMANENT HOUSING.
USE OF THIS PRODUCT FOR LONG TERM
OR PERMANENT OCCUPANCY MAY LEAD TO
PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF STRUCTURE,
INTERIOR FINISHES, FABRICS, CARPETING, AND
DRAPES. DAMAGE OR DETERIORATION DUE TO
LONG-TERM OCCUPANCY IS NOT CONSIDERED
NORMAL, AND MAY UNDER THE TERMS OF
THE WARRANTY CONSTITUTE MISUSE, ABUSE,
OR NEGLECT, AND THEREFORE VOID CERTAIN
WARRANTY PROTECTIONS.
Ventilation and Moisture Control
You can reduce interior moisture condensation by taking
the following steps:
1. Ventilate with outside air. Partially open one
or more roof vents and one or more windows to
provide circulation of outside air into the interior.
While this ventilation may increase furnace heating
load during cold weather, it will greatly reduce water
condensation. Even when it is raining or snowing,
ventilation from outside will be far drier than interior
air and will effectively reduce condensation inside
the trailer.
2. Minimize moisture released inside the trailer.
Run the range vent fan when cooking and the vent
fan (or open the bath vent) when bathing to carry
water vapor out of the trailer. Avoid making steam
from excessive boiling or use of hot water. Remove
water or snow from shoes before entering to avoid
soaking the carpet. Avoid drying overcoats or other
clothes inside the trailer.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
DO NOT USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING. COOKING
APPLIANCES NEED FRESH AIR FOR SAFE OPERATION.
BEFORE OPERATION:
1.
OPEN OVERHEAD VENT OR TURN ON EXHAUSE FAN, AND
2.
OPEN WINDOW.
In addition to the hazards of toxic fumes and oxygen
depletion, open flames add moisture to the interior
air, increasing condensation. Do not use an air
humidifier inside the trailer. Water put into the air
by the humidifier will greatly increase condensation.
3. Ventilate closets and cabinets. During prolonged
use in very cold weather, leave cabinet and closet
doors partially open to warm and ventilate the
interiors of storage compartments built against
exterior walls. The air flow will warm the exterior
wall surface, reducing or eliminating condensation
and minimizing possible ice formation.