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SECTION
6
Appliances
For more detailed information regarding the specific
television/s installed in your RV, please refer to the television
manufacturer’s users guide included in your Forest River
Owner’s packet.
Your RV is prewired for cable. Televisions run on 12 volt
and 110 volt power. Your coach must be connected to shore
power, have the generator (optional) running or the inverter
(optional) connected for the TV to operate.
TELEVISION ANTENNA
The optional roof mounted antenna control is located in the
ceiling of the lounge/kitchen area and/or in the bedroom. The
antenna can only be used when the recreational vehicle is
parked.
To Raise The Antenna
CHECK YOUR PARKING LOCATION FOR OBSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE RAISING THE ANTENNA. ALSO BE SURE THE
POWER BOOSTER SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION.
1.) Crank the HANDLE in the
UP direction as indicated
by the arrow on the large
control knob.
2.) Continue to rotate the
handle until you feel
resistance (about 13 turns).
3.) DO NOT force the handle beyond the point that
resistance is felt.
4.) When the antenna is up, fine tune the signal by grasping
the large rotating KNOB, pulling it slightly down and
turning it until the clearest picture and sound are available.
5.) To lower the antenna, rotate it with the large control knob
until the pointer on the control knob lines up with the
pointer on the ceiling plate. The antenna can now be
lowered by cranking the handle in the down direction.
Continue to rotate the handle until you feel resistance
(about 13 turns.) To be sure the antenna is working
properly, tune the TV receiver to the nearest station and
rotate the antenna until you get good picture and sound.
Then, turn off the switch on the power booster.
NOTE: BEFORE LEAVING THE CAMPGROUND,
BE SURE
THE ANTENNA IS LOWERED
TV Antenna
To lubricate the elevating gear, apply a liberal amount of
silicone spray lubricant to the elevating gear with the lift in
the DOWN position. Run the lift up and down several times
to distribute the lubricant to the gears.
If rotating the antenna becomes difficult, normal operation
can be restored by lubricating the bearing surface between
the rotating gear housing and the base plate. Any spray type
silicone lubricant may be used.
THERMOSTAT - HEATING AND COOLING
Many factors influence
the ambient temperature
inside your RV. The
purpose of a thermostat is
to keep the air temperature
at the level you have
selected.
There are several things you can do to help manage the
inside temperature, to avoid over-stressing your heating and
cooling appliances.
Heating
1.) Check to be sure there are no gaps in windows or doors
that would allow loss of heat.
2.) Park the RV so the front or rear of the unit takes the brunt
of wind force.
3.) Have your furnace checked to ensure it is operating at its’
highest capacity.
4.) Keep all vents free of obstruction.
Setting the temperature and leaving the thermostat on AUTO,
will allow the device to detect changes in temperature.
While some people lower the temperature at night or when
leaving the RV, when you return and reset the thermostat,
the furnace or air conditioner, has to run longer to reach the
new temperature you set. It is recommended to set it at a
comfortable temperature and leave it.
Cooling
1.) Park the RV in a shaded area.
2.) Use window shades, blinds or curtains.
3.) Keep windows and doors shut or minimize usage.
4.) Avoid the use of heat producing appliances.
5.) Installing window awnings will reduce heat gain by
removing direct exposure to the sun.
Starting the air conditioner in the morning and giving it a
head start on the expected high outdoor ambient temperature
will greatly improve its ability to maintain the desired indoor
temperature.
Whether using the HEATING or the COOLING function of
your thermostat, condensation is always an issue. Keeping
your RV at a constant temperature helps keep condensation
at a minimum. For more information on the effects of
condensation on your RV, refer to Section 4 in this manual.
TELEVISION
Due to the large selection of televisions used in the
manufacturing of Forest River RVs, it is impossible to list
all of them in this manual. Therefore, you will find general
information that will be applicable to most all televisions.
