Chapter 5 - Appliances; Safety; Furnace - venture SPORT TREK Owner's Manual

VENTURE RV places brand name, quality-built equipment, as guided by
current codes and standards, in all recreational vehicles. Some
appliances are built and equipped to operate on propane gas ONLY. DO
NOT attempt to operate on natural, butane or methane fuel.
Each appliance has its own specific manual, written and published by its
manufacturer. These manuals supply additional information about the
appliances in your recreational vehicle.

Safety

The first 4 appliances in this chapter, all use propane fuel for main source
of fuel, plus some use 12-volt DC, and 120-volt AC power also. Chapter
4 has more information on propane and its use.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU, AS AN OWNER AND
OPERATOR, ARE FULLY AWARE WHAT PROPANE ODOR IS OR
SMELLS LIKE.
Before operating any appliance, take note of any unusual odors in your
coach similar to propane.
IF YOU SMELL PROPANE

Furnace

The furnace in your recreational vehicle requires 12-volt DC electrical
current and propane gas energy for correct operation. The furnace
receives 12-volt DC power from a fully charged battery and/or the
converter in the coach. This power must be present before propane gas
can enter through the control to the burner tube.
The combustion chamber is completely sealed to prevent any carbon
monoxide from entering into the coach. Oxygen is drawn into the chamber
through the upper vent and exhaust fumes expelled through the lower
vent.
Propane pressure, as defined in Chapter 4 - Systems, is extremely
important. A dial gauge or U-tube manometer is required to perform tests
CHAPTER 5
APPLIANCES
1. Extinguish any and ALL open flames.
2. DO NOT touch any electric switches.
3. Shut off propane supply at container valve.
4. Open doors and windows for ventilation.
5. Leave the area until odor clears.
6. Evacuate ALL persons from the vehicle.
7. Have system repaired before using coach again.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY,
EXPLOSION, OR DEATH.
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