Jayco ESCAPADE 2004 Owner's Manual page 78

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WARNING: Do not install screens over the vent for any reason. Screens will become
restricted and cause unsafe furnace operation. Accessories are being marketed for
RV products which the manufacturer does not recommend. For your safety, only
factor authorized parts are to be used on your furnace.
2. Periodically inspect the vent for obstructions or presence of soot. Soot is formed whenever
combustion is incomplete. This is your visual warning that the furnace is operating in an
unsafe manner. If soot is present, immediately shut furnace down and contact your dealer or
a qualified service person.
3. Periodically observe the main burner flame to assure it
is burning with a hard blue flame with well defined
burner ports. (Fig. 6-1) If flame appears yellow
yellow or burner has a lazy flame, shut furnace down.
It is possible that burner needs cleaning or replaced. If
excessive rust and corrosion are present on burner
surface, the burner must be thoroughly cleaned or
replaced. The burner may be cleaned using a steel
wire brush and blown clean using high compression
air. Contact a qualified service person for assistance.
NOTE: To properly observe burner operation, the furnace must be removed. This should
only be done by your dealer or a qualified service agency.
4. Keep furnace clean. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and
circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
5. The motor is permanently lubricated and requires no oiling.
6. Keep the furnace area clear of any combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapor
and liquids.
7. Before operating furnace, check the location of the furnace vent to make sure it will not be
blocked by the opening of any door on the trailer. If it can be blocked, do not operate the
furnace with the door open.
8. Do not restrict the flow of combustion air or the warm air circulation to the furnace. To do
so could cause personal injury and/or death.
9. Never operate the furnace if you smell gas. Do not assume that the smell of gas in your RV
is normal. Any time you detect the odor of gas, it is to be considered life threatening and
corrected immediately. Extinguish any open flames including cigarettes and evacuate all
persons from the vehicle. Shut off gas supply at LP gas bottle.
10. Immediately shut furnace down and cc all a service agency if furnace cycles erratically or
delays on ignition.
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WARNING: Should overheating occur, or the gas supply fail to shut off, shut off the
manual gas valve to the appliance before shutting off the electrical supply.
11. Never attempt to repair damaged parts. Always have them replaced by a qualified service
agency.
12. Never attempt to repair the furnace yourself. Seek the help of a qualified service person.
13. Never restrict the ducting of the furnace. To do so could cause improper furnace operation.
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SHARP BLUE
FLAME
INCORRECT FLAME
CORRECT FLAME
Fig. 6-1
Escapade Type C Owner's Manual
YELLOW
FLAME