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and then shut off. The water pump will
automatically re-start when it senses a drop in
the water pressure. Some cycling may occur,
depending on the volume of water being
released.
The water pump switches should be in the
OFF position if the RV is left unattended for
any amount of time (storage or camping). If
the unexpected should occur, this could help
limit potential water damage to a smaller area.
Dry camping
camping
When you want to use water in your RV and
When you want to use water in your RV and
are not hooked up to city water, you will need
are not hooked up to city water, you will need
sufficient 12-volt DC power to run the water
sufficient 12-volt DC power to run the water
pump.
pump.
Maintenance
Maintenance
Periodically
Periodically
check the in-
check the in-
line
line
water
water
pump strainer
pump strainer
for
for
accumulated
accumulated
debris.
debris.
To
To
clean, shut off
clean, shut off
the
the
water
water
pump, unscrew
pump, unscrew
the
the
cap,
cap,
remove the re-
remove the re-
useable metal
useable metal
strainer
strainer
and
and
clear
clear
any
any
Fig. 5.8 Flojet water pump
debris,
debris,
then
then
t i
reinstall.
reinstall.
W
W
H
H
ATER
ATER
EATER
EATER
If you smell propane gas then STOP! Never
operate the heater if you smell gas. Do
NOT assume that the smell of gas in your
RV is normal. Any time you detect the odor
of gas, it is to be considered life threatening
and corrected immediately. Extinguish any
open flames, including cigarettes, and
evacuate all persons from the vehicle. Shut
off the propane supply at the propane
cylinders.
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Do not replace any component part with an
accessory part that is not authorized by the
water heater manufacturer, such as an
"add-on" electric heating element. Such
items are not approved to be installed and
could create an unsafe condition and will
void all warranties.
Hydrogen gas may result if you have not used
the water heater for two weeks or more.
HYDROGEN
GAS
To reduce the risk of injury
FLAMMABLE.
under these conditions, open the hot water
faucet for several minutes at the kitchen sink
before
you
use
any
connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen
is present, you probably will ear an unusual
sound such as air escaping through the pipe as
the water begins to flow. Hydrogen gas may be
present even after water has been drained from
the tank. Open the sink faucet at the sink and
allow the system to vent for five to ten minutes
(or as needed). Do not smoke or have any open
flame near the open faucet. On DSI water
heater models, make sure the switch is OFF.
STOP! Read the safety and operating
information provided in the vendor manual
before attempting to activate the water heater.
Make sure the water heater is filled with water
before use; even momentary operation of the
water heater without water in it may result in
damage to the tank and/or controls. Always
open both the hot and cold water faucets
when filling the fresh water tank to allow air
pockets to be forced out of the water heater.
The DSI water heater is designed to heat
water quickly and efficiently. The water heater
manufacturer has preset the sensing limit to
maintain the water temperature when the
water heater is activated. The thermostat on
your Suburban water heater is not adjustable.
It is a temperature sensing limit designed to
maintain a water temperature of 130°F
(54°C).
SECTION 5
IS
EXTREMELY
electrical
appliance
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