Winterizing Water Heater; Air Conditioner - Jayco ESCAPADE 2004 Owner's Manual

Winterizing Water Heater

If your water heater plumbing system is equipped with a bypass kit, use it to close off the water
heater, drain the water heater completely and leave the water heater closed off (out of the system)
in the bypass position particularly if you are introducing antifreeze into the plumbing system.
Antifreeze can be very corrosive to the anode rod creating premature failure and heavy sediment in
the tank. If the plumbing system is not equipped with a bypass kit, and you intend to winterize by
adding antifreeze to the system, remove the anode rod (storing it for winter) and replace it with a
3/4"drain plug.
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WARNING: Drain the water heater if it is subject to freezing temperatures.

Air Conditioner

For proper operation of the air conditioner unit, it is important to clean and, if necessary, replace
the filters. The filters are made from long life non-allergenic natural fibers which can be cleaned
and reused, and which completely filter the circulated air when the air conditioner is in operation.
If the filters are not cleaned at regular intervals, they may become partially clogged with lint, dirt,
grease, etc. A clogged filter will produce a loss of air volume and may eventually cause an icing-up
of the cooling (evaporator) coil. It is recommended that the filters be cleaned and changed at least
every two weeks when the air conditioner is in operation.
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CAUTION: Do not operate your air conditioner for extended periods of time without the
filter installed. When the filter is not installed, the lint, dirt, grease, etc. That are normally
stopped by the filter are now accumulating in the cooling coil. This not only leads to a loss of
air volume and a possible icing-up of the cooling coil, but could also result in serious damage
to the operating components of the air conditioner. It is recommended that the filters be
cleaned and changed at least every two weeks when the air conditioner is in operation.
CLEANING AND/OR CHANGING THE FILTER:
1. Remove the selector switch and thermostat knobs from
the ceiling assembly.
2. Remove the screws that secure the ceiling assembly
shroud to the ceiling assembly. (Fig. 6-5)
3. Lower the shroud and gently slide it off the control knob
shafts.
4. Take filters out and either clean or exchange with other
filters.
5. If the vehicle is equipped with a flush mount ceiling
assembly, remove the four return air grill screws.
Remove filter from grill and either clean or exchange
with new filter.
NOTE: If replacement filters are necessary, the filters can be
purchased from most RV Products Authorized Service Centers. It is recommended that spare
filters be carried with the RV at all times to replace worn, torn or deteriorated filters.
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Fig. 6-5
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