Operation - Dometic DF Series Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATION

 FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZ ARD . Failure to obey the following warnings could result in property damage, serious injury,
or death:
• This Furnace does not have a pilot . It is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lights the burner . Do NOT try to light
the burner by hand .
• BEFORE OPERATING THE FURNACE, check around the Furnace area and floor for the smell of gas and check the fitting with a
leak test solution . Do NOT proceed if a gas odor exists around the Furnace or floor area . Follow the instructions in the warning box
on the cover page .
• Turn the gas control valve by hand ONLY . NEVER use tools . If the valve does not turn by hand, do NOT attempt to repair it . Call a
qualified service technician .
Read the following BEFORE proceeding:
• During the initial firing of the Furnace, a burn-off of excess paint and oils remaining from the manufacturing process may cause
"smoking" for 5 – 10 minutes .
• The Furnace is equipped with a power switch . Gas will not flow to the burner and the Furnace will not operate with the switch in
the OFF position .
• Door models have a power switch located inside of the door .
• Non-door models (LD or Small Vent) have a power switch on the outside of the Furnace .
A. Turning On The Furnace
FIG. 1
• Turn the thermostat to the lowest setting .
• Turn OFF all power to the Furnace at the main power supply .
• At the exterior access panel, turn the switch on the Furnace to the OFF position .
• Wait five minutes, then check for a gas odor .
• If a gas odor exists around the Furnace or floor area, follow the instructions in the warning box on the cover page .
• If no gas odor is present, proceed to the next step .
• At the exterior access panel, turn the switch on the Furnace to the ON position .
• Turn ON the main power supply .
• Set the thermostat to the desired temperature .
If the Furnace will not operate, follow the instructions for "B . Turning Off The Furnace" on page 5 and call a qualified service
technician .
(Small Vent Models)
Power
Switch
FIG. 2
4
(Door Models)
*Power
Switch
*Switch is located behind door