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may not conduct the signal properly. This
condition may be infrequent, but can exist.
Check the panel reading when the fresh
water tank is filled.
b. Material trapped on the sides of the holding
tanks may give a full reading when the tank
is actually empty.
NOTE: If the sensor probes mounted in the
tanks get coated with grease, the monitor panel
may indicate falsely or not at all. Avoid pouring
grease, oils or similar substances down drains
or the toilet. If this is unavoidable, the holding
tank(s) should be washed out with
a
soapy
water solution. See your dealer for additional
information.
To check the battery charge:
1. Unplug the 120-volt AC power cord to turn the
power converter off.
2. Press "BATTERY" rocker switch on the panel.
3. Turn on a light or any 12-volt appliance. The
battery must be checked with a load.
4. Read battery condition on the meter. Red is low,
yellow is fair and green is good.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM
OCCUPANCY
Your motor home was designed primarily for recrea-
tional use and short term occupancy. If you intend to
occupy the motor home for an extended period, you
should understand that the additional wear will cause
premature deterioration of structure, interior finishes,
fabrics, carpeting, drapes, appliances and fixtures. You
should also be prepared to properly manage and control
condensation and the humid conditions that may be
encountered. The relatively small volume, and tight,
compact construction of modern recreational vehicles
mean that normal living activities of even a few occu-
pants will lead to rapid saturation of the air, and the
appearance of visible moisture, especially in cold
weather.
Just as moisture collects on the outside of a glass of cold
water during humid weather, moisture can condense on
the inside surfaces of your motor home during use in
cold weather when humidity of the interior air is high.
Water vapor will condense on the inside of the windows
and walls as moisture, or in cold weather as frost or ice.
It may also condense out of sight within the walls or the
ceiling where it will manifest itself as stained panels.
Appearance of these conditions indicates a condensa-
tion problem. When you recognize the signs of exces-
sive moisture and condensation, you should take action
to minimize their effects.
Ventilation And Controlling Condensation
You can reduce or eliminate interior condensation dur-
ing cold weather by taking the following steps:
Ventilate with Outside Air
Partially open one or more roof vents and one or
more windows to provide controlled cross flow
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, outside air will
be far drier than interior air and will effectively
reduce condensation.
Install Storm Windows
The interior surface of the storm window will be
warmer, reducing moisture condensation. DO
NOT COVER THE EMERGENCY EXIT WIN-
DOW. This window must be left accessible at all
times for emergency exit.
Reduce Moisture Released Inside the Motor Home
Run the range vent fan when cooking and the
bath vent fan (or open the bath vent) when
bathing to carry water vapor out of the motor
home. Avoid making steam from excessive boil-
ing or use of hot water. Remove water or snow
from shoes before entering to avoid soaking the
carpet. Avoid drying overcoats or other clothes
inside the motor home.
CAUTION
DO NOT HEAT THE MOTOR HOME INTE-
RIOR WITH THE RANGE OR OVEN. Open
flames add moisture to the interior air. Do
not use an air humidifier inside the motor
home. Water put into the a.ir by the humidi-
fier
will
Increase condensation.
Ventilate Closets and Cabinets
During prolonged use in very cold weather, leave
cabinet and closet doors partially open to warm
and ventilate the interiors of storage compart-
ments built against exterior walls. The airflowwill
warm the exterior wall surface, reducing or elimi-
nating condensation and preventing possible ice
formation.
Install
A
Dehumidifier Appliance
During prolonged, continuous use, a dehumidify-
ing appliance may be more comfortable and
effective in removing excess moisture from the
interior air. While use of a dehumidifier is not a
"cure-all", and ventilation, storm windows, and
moisture reduction continue to be important, op-
eration of the dehumidifier will reduce the amount
of outside air needed for ventilation. Heating load
on the furnace will be reduced, and the interior
will be less drafty.
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