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SECTION 4 -
APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS
We recommend that you provide
adequate ventilation when using the
furnace for the first time to avoid a
nuisance smoke alarm.
We do not recommend removing the
smoke alarm battery.
To Shut Down
1. Press the MODE button to select OFF.
2. Close propane tank valve if motorhome will
be stored for a period of time.
Further Information
Refer to the manufacturer’s user guide
provided in your InfoCase for further
information, including operating precautions,
and periodic maintenance. See “Motorhome
Maintenance Chart” in S
ection 11 - Maintenance
and Storage
for recommended intervals.
HEAT PUMP
–If Equipped
Your motorhome 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 motorhome and helps reduce the use of
propane 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 motorhome 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
motorhome 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 propane furnace to
assist the Heat Pump if room temperature cools to
five 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
Refer to the manufacturer’s user guide
provided in your 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.
•
Ensure ceiling vents are open to distribute
Heat Pump output air.
•
The A/C return air filter should be checked
monthly for dirt build-up and cleaned or
replaced as needed. See “Air Conditioner
Filter” elsewhere in this section.
DUCTED ROOF AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEM
The furnace thermostat also controls ducted
roof air conditioner operation when the
Thermostat switch is placed in “Cool” position.
• Gas Heat = Propane Furnace
• Electric Heat = Heat Pump
• Cool = Roof Air Conditioner
-Typical View
