Dripping Ceiling Vents; Important Information - Fleetwood 2013 Recreational Vehicle Owner's Manual

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WARNING
Never use open flame Propane or kerosene-burning
heaters indoors. These devices release water into
the air, and the exhaust gases contain poisonous
substances.
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WARNING
Do not cover emergency exit window(s). This window
must be left accessible at all times for emergency exit.
To increase ventilation:
1. Use the kitchen and bath exhaust fans,
if equipped, when cooking or bathing. Let
them run for a while after a bath or meal.
2. Ventilate with outside air. Partially
open one or more roof vents and/or
windows to provide circulation of outside
air into the interior.While this ventilation
will increase furnace heating load, it will
greatly reduce, or eliminate, condensation.
Even when it is raining or snowing, out
side air will be far drier than interior air
and will effectively reduce condensation.
3. Do not tape windows or doors closed.
This will prevent any air movement and
will make the condensation problem worse.
4. Ventilate closets and cabinets. During
use in cold weather, leave cabinet and
closet doors partially open to warm and
ventilate the interiors of storage
compartments built against exterior walls.
The air flow will warm the exterior wall
surface, and reduce condensation, and pre
vent possible ice formation. Avoid
crowding closets or wardrobe space.
Overstuffed closets restrict air flow.
5. Stock kitchen and bath cabinets to
allow free air circulation.
6. Open window coverings and windows
as often as possible and convenient.
Living with your motor home
7. Control the interior heat. Here are some
tips on controlling humidity with heat:
• Keep registers and the furnace blower
clean and unobstructed. This helps air
circulation.
• Do not operate a humidity device
on your furnace.

Dripping Ceiling Vents

During cold weather, condensation frequently
forms on ceiling vents and may even accumulate
to the point of dripping onto the surfaces below.
This is frequently misinterpreted as a "leaking"
roof vent, but is most often condensation drippage.
Follow the preceding steps to control moisture
condensation, and protect surfaces with plastic
sheeting until the moisture has dissipated.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Mold is a fungus that occurs naturally in the
environmentand serves necessary functions
including aiding in the decomposition of plant
and other organic material. Mold spreads by
means of microscopic spores borne on the wind
and is found everywhere life can be supported.
Mold has existed for millions of years, and
human beings have coexisted despite their
exposure to mold and mold spores.
If the proper conditions are present, mold can
and will grow in your recreational vehicle. Most
RV owners are familiar with mold growth in
the form of bread and cheese and on bathroom
tile. In order to grow, mold requires a food
source. These food sources might be supplied
by items found in the RV such as fabric, carpet,
wallpaper, or building materials (i.e., wood, and
insulation). Also, most mold growth requires a
temperate climate. The best growth occurs at
temperatures between 40ºF and 100ºF. Most
importantly, mold growth requires moisture, and
moisture is the only growth factor that can be
controlled. By minimizing interior sources of
moisture, an RV owner can reduce or prevent
mold growth. However, if optimal growth
conditions persist, mold can develop within 24
to 48 hours.
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