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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 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.
Install Storm Windows (Some models only)
The interior surface of the storm window will be warmer,
reducing moisture condensation. DO NOTCOVERTHE
EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW. 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 vent) when bathing to carry water vapor
out olthe motor home. Avoid making steam from exces-
sive boiling 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 homa Interior with the
ranga or oven.
Open flames add moisture to the Interior air.
Do not use an air humidifier Inside the motor
home. Water put Into the air by the humidi-
fier will Increase condensation.
Ventilate Closets and Cabinets
During prolonged use in very cold weather, leave cabi-
net and closet doors partially open to warm and ventilate
the interiors of storage compartments built against exte-
rior walls. The air flow will warm the exterior wall surface,
reducing or eliminating condensation and preventing
possible ice formation.
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Install A Dehumidifier Appliance
During prolonged, continuous use, a dehumidifying
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, operation 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.
FIRE SAFETY
The hazard and possibility ottire exists in all areas of life,
and the recreational life-style is no exception. Your
motor home is a complex machine made up of many
materials - some of them flammable. But like most
hazards, the possibility of fire can be minimized, if not
totally eliminated, by recognizing the danger and prac-
ticing common sense, safety and maintenance habits.
The fire extinguisher furnished with your motor home is
rated for Class B (gasoline, grease, flammable liquids)
and Class C (electrical) fires since these are the most
common types of fires in vehicles. Read the instructions
on the fire extinguisher. Know where it is located and
how and when to use it.
Fire Safety Precautions
Explosive fuel clouds may be present at fuel filling
stations.
WARNING
BEFORE REFUELING (EITHER GASOLINE,
DIESEL, OR LPG) BE SURE TO TURN OFF
ALL PILOT FLAMES AND APPLIANCES IN
YOUR MOTOR HOME. TURNING OFF THE
PROPANE AT THE TANK IS INSUFFICIENT.
PILOTLESS APPLIANCES MAY STILL
SPARK OR PILOT FLAMES MAY NOT EX-
TINGUISH IMMEDIATELY.
Instruct occupants on what to do in case of fire, and hold
fire drills periodically.
Maintain proper charge in the fire extinguisher.
If you experience a fire while traveling, MAINTAIN
CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL YOU CAN
SAFELY STOP. EVACUATE THE VEHICLE AS
QUICKLY AND SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.
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