MDC FORBES 13 2021 - Ventilation and Flues; Isolating Appliances; Diesel Heater Safety

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Caution
To use your inbuilt Truma hot water system, the external ue covers must be removed
prior to starting the unit.
Ventilation and Flues
• Check all permanent ventilators, ues (if applicable) and vents to ensure they are clear, open and unrestricted.
• Any supplied or 3rd party vent cover(s) (e.g. low level door vent) should only be used for covering the vents
during storage between use with all LP gas system valves closed. All vents (e.g. low level door vent) shall be
uncovered at all times the Caravan is in use.
Isolating Appliances
Internal gas appliances have an isolation valve tted in the gas line. During travel these should be turned to the off
position where practical and always turn the valve on the active gas bottle off when towing or refuelling.
Diesel Heater Safety
Important information before operating the diesel heater.
• The diesel heater is designed for use in your caravan.
• The heater is designed to heat the main living area of your caravan. Attempting to warm the additional annexarea
may be beyond the performance of the diesel heater unit.
• The diesel heater is not to be used for the following.
• Directing air onto people or animals
• Long term use in large areas
• Drying clothes and other items
Caution Safety!
• Never pack items around the diesel heater unit. Always ensure all items are clear of the heater unit and allhoses
and exhaust.
• Ensure intake and output vents are always clear and free of obstruction.
• Always allow the heater unit to cool under ventilation mode before turning off unit.
• Never use the diesel heater in a conned area e.g., Garage, shed, workshop, non-ventilated area
• Consider the comfort of nearby caravans and the effect of exhaust fumes.
Danger!
Risks of injury and burns.
• The motor unit and exhaust operate at high temperatures. Do not attempt to work on the unit while hot
• Do not allow children to operate the heater.
• ****Allow the heater to fully cool, turn off power before refuelling.
• Do not smoke near diesel fuel tank.
• Do not modify the diesel heater unit in any way.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
• The heater exhaust is very hot. Do not use the diesel heater where contact with long grass and vegetation
ispossible. Always use in a cleared area.
• Never use the heater while the trailer is in motion.