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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.
1. Turn off the water heater.
2. Turn off incoming water supply.
3. Open a faucet in the camper.
4. Pull the handle of the relief valve straight out and
let water flow until its stops.
5. Release the relief valve handle and let the valve
snap shut.
6. Turn on the water supply.
7. Close the faucet when water flows continuously
without sputtering.
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 trailer 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 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. 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”.
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