Appliance Maintenance of your Park Model
APPLIANCES
CAUTION
Failure to properly convert a gas appliance from natural gas to LP gas can result in serious injury or death.
Gas Water Heaters
ATTENTION: WATER HEATER MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER PRIOR TO THE BREAKER BEING TURNED ON. HOME IS SENT FROM THE FACTORY WITH THE BREAKER IN THE LOCKED OUT OFF POSITION. DRY FIRING WILL CAUSE ELEMENT DAMAGE!
Prior to operating or relighting your gas water heater, be certain to carefully read the instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
WARNING
Do not use the gas water heater compartment as a storage area, specifically for flammable materials. Storing anything in the compartment could interfere with the clearances required and result in a hazardous condition, which can cause serious injury or death.
Gas Ranges
Gas ranges are supplied with the burners adjusted for natural gas. They are easily converted to LP gas (bottled gas). If bottled gas is to be used, burner adjustments must be made prior to start-up. A qualified service representative must make these adjustments; it is also the responsibility of the service representative to assure that the entire system is completely checked over for any leak prior to you using the appliance.
Should a change from one type of gas (LP or natural) to another be desired, the range must be readjusted by a qualified service representative.
Warnings
The following warning label has been located in the cooking area to remind the user to provide a supply of fresh air for combustion:
WARNING:
IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING. Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation. Before operation:
1. Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan, and
2. Open window
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreational park trailer, and proper ventilation when using the cooking appliance(s) will avoid danger of asphyxiation. It is especially important that cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating as the danger of asphyxiation is greater when the appliance is used for long periods of time.
The following warning label has been placed in the vehicle near the range area:
WARNING
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
- Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and all smoking materials.
- Do not touch electrical switches.
- Shut off the gas supply at the cylinder valve(s) or gas supply connection.
- Open doors and other ventilating openings.
- Leave the area until odor clears.
- Have the gas systems checked and leakage source corrected before using again.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY Electric Water Heaters
To prevent damage to the heating element, the electric water heater must be connected to the water connection and filled prior to turning on the electric power.
Clothes Dryers
If a clothes dryer is installed, the dryer vent must be extended to the outside of your home. The dryer vent must extend to the outside of the enclosure.
CAUTION
Failure to vent a dryer through the skirting may result in severe moisture condensation or create a fire hazard and cause serious injury or death.
If installing a gas dryer, a moisture/lint exhaust duct and termination fitting must also be extended to the exterior of the home. The termination fitting is to be "listed" or "certified" as a component of the gas dryer. Your local gas utility or appliance store should provide this installation service.
Gas Fireplaces (Decorative Gas Appliances)
Optional gas fireplaces may be factory installed if specified by the customer. Gas fireplaces are factory-equipped to burn natural gas. A conversion kit is provided with the fireplace to convert to propane gas. Should a change in fuel be desired, the burner modifications are to be made by a qualified service representative.
Consult the operating instructions, provided with the fireplace, to obtain instructions on the operation of the fireplace, operation of the remote control device and inspection and maintenance requirements for the fireplace