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To check the battery charge:
1. Unplug the 12Q-volt AC power cord to turn the
powe r converter off.
2. Press "BATTERY" rocker switch on the panel.
3. Turn on a light or any 12-volt appliance. The
battery must be checked with a load.
4. Read battery condition on the meter. Red is low,
yellow is fair and green is good.
EFFECTS OF LONG TERM OCCUPANCY
Your motor home was designed primarily for recreational
use and short term occupancy. If you intend to occupy the
motor home for an extended period, you should under-
stand that the additional wear will cause premature
deterioration of structure, interior finishes, fabrics, car-
peting, drapes, appliances and fixtures. You should also
be prepared to deal with condensation and the humid
conditions that may be encountered. The relatively small
volume, and tight, compact construction of modern rec-
reational vehicles mean that normal living activities of
even a few occupants will lead to rapid saturation of the
air, and the appearance of visible moisture, especially in
cold weather.
Just as moisture collects on the outside of a glass of cold
water during humid weather, moisture can condense on
the inside surfaces of your motor home during use in cold
weather when humidity of the interior air is high.
Water vapor will condense on the inside of the windows
and walls as moisture, or in cold weather as frost or ice.
It may also condense out of sight within the walls or the
ceiling where
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will manifest itself as stained panels.
Appearance of these conditions indicates a condensa-
tion problem. When you recognize the signs of excessive
moisture and condensation, you should take action to
minimize their effects.
Ventilation And Controlling Condensation
You can reduce or eliminate interior condensation during
cold weather by taking the following steps:
Ventilate with Outside Air
Partially open one or more roof vents and one or more
windows to provide controlled circulation of outside air
into the interior. While this ventilation will increase fur-
nace heating load, it will greatly reduce, or eliminate,
condensation. Even when it is raining or snowing, outside
air will be far drier than interior air and will effectively
reduce condensation.
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Install Storm Windows (Some models only)
The interior surface of the storm window will be warmer,
reducing moisture condensation. DO NOT COVER THE
EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW. This window must be left
accessible at ail times for emergency exit.
Reduce Moisture Released Inside the Motor Home
Run the range vent fan when cooking and the bath vent
fan (or open the vent) when bathing to carry water vapor
out of the motor home. Avoid making steam from exces-
sive boiling or use of hot water. Remove water or snow
from shoes before entering to avoid soaking the carpet.
Avoid drying overcoats or other clothes inside the motor
horne.
CAUTION
Do not heat the motor home Interior with the
range or oven.
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Open flames add moisture to the Interior air.
Do not use an air humidifier inside the motor
home. Water putinlo theair by the humidifier
will increase condensation.
Ventilete Closets and Cabinets
During prolonged use in very cold weather, leave cabinet
and closet doors partially open to warm and ventilate the
interiors of storage compartments built against exterior
walls. The air flow will warm the exterior wall surface,
reducing or eliminating condensation and preventing
possible Ice formation.
Install A Dehumidifier Appliance
During prolonged, continuous use, a dehumidifying ap-
pliance may be more comfortable and effective in remov-
ing excess moisture from the interior air. While use of a
dehumidifier Is not a "cure-all", and ventilation, storm
windows, and moisture reduction continue to be impor-
tant, operation olthe dehumidifier will reduce the amount
of outside air needed forventliation. Heating load on the
fumace will be reduced, and the interior will be less drafty.
FIRE SAFETY
The hazard and possibility of fire exists in all areas of life,
and the recreational life-style Is no exception. Your motor
home is a complex machine made up of many materials
- some of them flammable. But like most hazards, the
possibility of fire can be minimized, if not totally elimi-
nated, by recognizing the danger and practicing common
sense, safety and maintenance habits.
The fire extinguisher furnished with your motor home is
rated for Class B (gasoline, grease, flammable liquids)
and Class C (electrical) fires since these are the most
common types of fires in vehicles. Read the instructions
onthefire extinguisher. Knowwhere itis located and how
and when to use it.
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