VANLEIGH PINECREST Owner's Manual page 36

O C C U P A N T S A F E T Y
California Air Resource Board (CARB) Notice
Formaldehyde is used widely in building materials such as pressed wood products, particleboard, hardwood ply-
wood paneling, medium density fiberboard (MDF), and plywood which are commonly used throughout the Recre-
ational Vehicle Industry. As mandated by the RV Industry, Vanleigh RV recreation vehicles contain composite wood
products (hardwood plywood, particle board, and MDF) that comply with the California Air Resource Board (CARB)
formaldehyde emission standards under California Code of Regulations ß 93120.2(a) Phase 2 (P2).
E F F E C T S O F P R O L O N G E D O C C U P A N C Y
Your RV is designed primarily for recreational and extended stay use. Be prepared to deal with condensation and the
humid conditions that may be encountered, if you plan to occupy your RV for an extended period. Modern RVs have
a relatively small volume due to their compact construction. The normal living activities of even a few occupants in
the RV, can lead to rapid moisture saturation of the air inside and the appearance of visible moisture, especially in
cold weather.
C O N D E N S AT I O N
Condensation refers to the water droplets that appear on a cold surface as water vapor in the air cools, changing to
liquid water. In cold weather, it may be seen as frost or ice. Moisture can condense on the inside of an RV during cold
weather the same way that moisture collects on the outside of a cold glass during humid weather.
Condensation may also collect out of sight within the walls or ceiling, causing warped or stained panels. Appearance
of these conditions may indicate a serious condensation problem. To minimize condensation inside your RV, mois-
ture in the air must be carried outside by ventilation, or removed with a dehumidifier (customer supplied).
Tips to controlling condensation
To help alleviate excess moisture, use these tips:
• Allow excess moisture to escape to the outside when bathing, washing dishes, hair drying, laundering and using
appliances and non-vented gas burners.
• Keep the bathroom door closed and roof vent opened (if equipped, exhaust fan on) when bathing/showering
and for a period of time after you have finished.
• DO NOT hang wet clothes in the RV to dry.
• Use a fan to keep air circulating inside the vehicle so condensation and mildew cannot form in dead air spaces.
• Allow air to circulate, keeping the temperature the same throughout the RV, even inside the cabinets.
• Leave closet and cabinet doors partially open.
• A closed cabinet full of stored goods will prevent circulation and can cause condensation.
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