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MainTEnanCE
Preventative maintenance is essential if an RV owner is to have reliable, safe operation of his furnace. Two important
areas to watch closely in order to assure safe, reliable operation are the venting and the main burner.
An obstruction in the vent or main burner will reduce the combustion air which results in incomplete combustion. When
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ever incomplete combustion occurs, the by-products are carbon monoxide (CO) and soot. if the furnace exhaust vent
shows black soot forming, the furnace should not be operated until the problem is corrected. Two common causes are:
1.
Restriction in the vent or furnace intake (screens, wasp nests, tape).
2.
Dirty burner.
if operation of the furnace continues under these conditions, it could result in serious injury to the occupants of the RV or
even death.
Cleaning of the main burner and an inspection of the venting system should be done at least once a year, preferably just
before the beginning of the heating season. Some RV owners and service personnel have the false assumption that if a
furnace has not been used, it will not require cleaning.
NOT SO!
A furnace which has not been used for some time could
be more in need of cleaning than a furnace which has been used extensively.
Dust and lint should be removed from the room air blower wheel and sail switch. A build up of dust and lint on the blower
wheel can cause the motor to drag and not generate enough air flow to engage the sail switch. Dust accumulation on the
sail switch will restrict the travel of the actuator arm and prevent operation of the valve circuit.
A yearly inspection should be made of all gaskets on the furnace. if any gaskets show signs of leakage or deterioration,
they must be replaced.
TO CLEAN THE CHAMBER, THE FURNACE MUST BE
REMOVED FROM THE CABINET AND THE MANIFOLD,
BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND CONTROLS REMOVED,
LEAVING THE
CHAMBER ONLY
AS SHOW ABOVE.
USING COMPRESSED AIR, BLOW THROUGH THE
CHAMBER, AS SHOWN BY ARROWS, TO REMOVE
SOOT OR LOOSE DEBRIS.
TO CLEAN THE CHAMBER, THE FURNACE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CABINET
AND THE MANIFOLD. BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND CONTROLS REMOVED LEAVING THE
CHAMBER ONLY
, AS SHOWN. USING COMPRESSED AIR, BLOW THROUGH THE
CHAMBER, AS SHOWN BY ARROWS, TO REMOVE SOOT OR LOOSE DEBRIS.
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