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5. Vent appliances to the outside. Your
clothes dryer should always be vented
according to the dryer manufacturer's
installation instructions. (Some dryers
are designed to be ventless and do not
require a vent to the outdoors.) Check
the vents periodically to be sure they are
not blocked.
6. If you operate or use vaporizing
inhalers, or similar devices, always pro-
vide adequate ventilation.
CAUTION
Do not heat the RV interior with the range or oven. Open
flames add moisture to the interior air. Do not use an air
humidifier inside the RV. Water put into the air by the
humidifier will increase condensation.
A.
WARNING
Never use open flame gas or kerosene-burning
heaters indoors. These devices release water into the
air, and the exhaust gases contain poisonous
substances.
A.
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
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2. Ventilate with outside air. Partially open
one or more roof vents andlor 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.
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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 com-
partments built against exterior walls.
The air flow will warm the exterior wall
surface,and reduce condensation, and
prevent 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.
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 drip-
page. 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
environment and 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
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