Appliances; Water Heater; Water Heater Bypass System; Furnace - Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1988 User Manual

ApPLIANCES
The appliances installed in your motor home are
tested by independent laboratories and comply with
rigid standards established by these organizations. All
appliances installed by the manufacturer in your motor
home are covered under Fleetwood's Ownercare War-
ranty program. Each appliance is also warranted by
its manufacturer, and a warranty registration card for
each appliance is included in your Owner's Informa-
tion Package. Fill out the designated portions of the
cards and mail them to the respective appliance
manufacturers. Please consult the manufacturer's in-
structions for additional detailed information.
WARNING: THE WATER HEATER AND FURNACE
COMBUSTION AIR EXHAUST PORTS MAY BE
EXTREMELY HOT DURING WATER HEATER AND
FURNACE OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH THESE
OUTLETS OR ALLOW ANY MATERIAL TO COME
IN CONTACT WITH OR COVER EITHER THE AIR
INTAKE OR EXHAUST PORTS WHILE
OPERATING THE WATER HEATER AND/OR
FURNACE.
WATER HEATER
The water heater operates on LP gas, and is much
like the one in your home. It contains an automatic
shut off valve which stops the gas supply if the water
temperature rises too high. The water heater is reach-
ed through an access panel on the outside of the
motor home. CAUTION: DO NOT LIGHT WATER
HEATER UNTIL IT IS FILLED WITH WATER. Turn on
the hot water faucet at the galley sink. If water flows
continuously, the heater is full. For detailed operating
instructions, refer to the manufacturer's instruction
manual.
Occasionally you may experience "weeping" of the
pressure/temperature relief valve on the water heater.
This is not a defect. It is caused by the normal ex-
pansion of water while it is being heated in the clos-
ed water system of your motor home. The water
heater tank is designed internally with an air gap at
the top of the tank to reduce this weeping
phenomenon. In time, though, the heating and ex-
pansion of the water will absorb this air. To replace
the air, and reduce relief valve weeping:
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Turn off the water heater.
Turn off incoming water supply.
Open a faucet in the motor home.
Pull the handle of the relief valve straight out
and let water flow until it stops.
Release the relief valve handle and let the valve
snap shut.
Turn on the water supply.
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Close the faucet when water flows cOr)tinuous-
Iy without sputtering.
Turn on the water heater.
Water Heater
Water Heater Bypass System
A water heater bypass system may be installed on
your water heater. See the Winterization section of
this manual.
FURNACE
The furnace is a forced-air unit fueled by LP gas.
All furnaces are equipped with a wall thermostat for
individual temperature settings. The operating manual
included in your Owner's Information Package con-
tains detailed operating and maintenance instructions.
WARNING: PORTABLE FUEL-BURNING AP-
PLIANCES ARE NOT SAFE FOR HEATING INSIDE
THE MOTOR HOME. ASPHYXIATION OR CAR-
BON MONOXIDE POISONING CAN OCCUR.
RANGE
The gas oven and burners are operated with LP gas.
The basic operation is the same as the range in your
home. For additional information, please refer to the
operating manual in your Owner's Information
Package.
A warning label has been located in the cooking
area to remind you to provide an adequate supply of
fresh air for combustion. Unlike homes, the amount
of oxygen is limited in an RV due to the size and con-
struction of the vehicle. Proper ventilation when us-
ing the cooking appliances will prevent the dangers
of asphyxiation. WARNING: DO NOT USE OPEN
FLAMES TO WARM THE LIVING AREA. GAS COM-
BUSTION CONSUMES THE OXYGEN INSIDE THE
MOTOR HOME.
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