Product Introduction - Houghton BELAIRE Owner's Manual

A. Purpose
HOUGHTON BELAIRE is designed to provide a comfortable environment inside a recreational vehicle or
caravan.
B. Achieving effective heating & cooling
Many factors will affect the total heat load within the caravan and many factors can also affect the working
efficiency of the air-conditioner. Before purchasing HOUGHTON BELAIRE air-conditioners, the user should consult
with the caravan manufacturer to understand the total heat load of the caravan and to choose the correct air-conditioner
for the application.
The following measures are very useful to reduce the heat load within a caravan or RV and improve the
performance of the air-conditioner.
Close all the doors, skylights and windows, draw the curtains, and open the sunshade or awning.
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Adjust the caravan's position to make sure the sunshade is on the southern side in the northern hemisphere or on
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the northern side in the southern hemisphere. This will reduce the exposure to direct sunshine.
Turn off the unnecessary electrical appliances within the caravan to reduce the heat-load.
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Cook outside of the caravan when possible.
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Park the caravan in the shade if possible.
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In case of exceptionally high temperatures, turn on the air-conditioner in advance during the morning.
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C. Condensation
When warm moist air within the caravan meets with the cold surface, condensate water may be caused. This is also
known as "sweating". In this case, make sure the following measures are taken:
Close and seal all the doors, skylights, windows to reduce the entrance of warm moist air.
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Operate the inside fan on high fan speed, avoid low and auto fan speeds.
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During the operation of the air-conditioner, condensate water will be produced and allowed to drain onto the roof.
This is normal. The amount of condensate water is a function of air humidity. High humidity inside the caravan will
result in more condensate being generated. Close all doors, windows and hatches to reduce this to a minimum.
Please note that losses caused by the condensate water are not within warranty scope.
D. Choice & Use of a generator
HOUGHTON BELAIRE requires a mains quality AC power source for correct operation. If you decide to supply
power using a generator then you are strongly recommended to consult with the generator suppler to confirm suitability
and sizing of the generator for your application.
Please note that losses caused to the product by the use of a generator are not within warranty scope.

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