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"FULL-TIME" USE
Accelerated wear and tear can be expected from "full-time" use of this product, as this product is designed for
recreational camping. Wear and tear issues cannot be considered under any factory assistance program.
CONDENSATION AND MOLD
If you that intend to use this RV for extended periods of time, you must be prepared to deal with condensation and
the humid conditions that may be encountered. The normal activities of even a small number of occupants in the
relatively small volume of a modern recreational vehicle and its tight construction, will lead to rapid saturation of the air
inside the vehicle and the appearance of visible moisture on walls and glass, especially during cold weather.
Estimates indicate that a family of four can vaporize up to three gallons of water daily through its breathing, cooking,
bathing and washing. Unless this vapor is carried outside by ventilation, or removed from the air by a dehumidifier, it
will condense on the inside of the windows and walls as moisture. In cold weather it will appear as frost or ice. It may
also condense in the walls or ceiling and appear as stains on paneling. This will increase the heating load on the
furnace somewhat, but it will greatly reduce condensation. You should increase ventilation when large numbers of
people are present.
WARNING: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ARE SUBJECTED TO BEING CLOSED UP FOR LONG
PERIODS OF TIME, WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HUMIDITY, AN AVERAGE CONDITION THAT
CAN LEAD TO THE FORMING OF MOLD. IF MOISTURE PENETRATION OCCURS, IT IS ABSOLUTELY
IMPERATIVE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED TO AVOID DETERIORATION OF MATERIALS AND THE
ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE INTRODUCTION OF MOLD OR BACTERIA. MOLD AND BACTERIA ARE
ALWAYS PRESENT IN A HABITAT.
WARNING: DO NOT USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING. IN ADDITION TO THE
TOXIC FUMES AND OXYGEN DEPLETION, OPEN FLAMES ADD MOISTURE TO THE AIR INCREASING
CONDENSATION AND THE POSSIBILITY OF MOLD.
SLIDE OUT SYSTEMS
If your vehicle is equipped with a slide out there are several precautions that should be taken before operation of the
slide room.
1. Make sure you have clearance on the exterior.
2. Make sure that all interior items are clear.
3. Make sure that you have sufficient battery power.
SLIDE OUT SYSTEMS OWNER'S MANUALS AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES
Gulf Stream products carry a variety of electrically operated slide out products. The electrical slide out product
installed in your particular RV is accompanied by an owner's manual from the slide out system manufacturer. For
troubleshooting, maintenance and proper use of your particular slide out, please refer to the slide out owner's manual
supplied by the slide out system manufacturer. Most slide out system owner's manuals and troubleshooting guides
can also be found on the slide out system manufacturers websites.
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