Owner`s manual

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2008 LAPALMA XL
APPLIANCES — 4
One at a time, open the hot and cold
valves of all faucets until a steady stream
of clear water ows with no bubbles
or pockets of air. DO NOT operate the
water heater until the system is purged of
air.
Inspect the water heater and water
system for leaks after the water system is
purged of air.
CAUTION:
After purging the water lines and
water heater, small air pockets or
hydrogen gas may be present. After
the first heat cycle of the water heater,
initially open hot water faucets slowly
to minimize potential spattering of hot
water.
WARNING:
IF YOU SMELL GAS extinguish all
open flame and turn off the primary
LP-Gas valve. DO NOT touch any
electrical switches. They may cause
a spark that can ignite. Open all
windows and doors. Evacuate the
motorhome. Propane is a “heavy” gas
and will lie on the floor and “hide”
in corners. Liquid propane is highly
volatile, explosive and extremely
dangerous. Explosion, fire, property
damage, injury or death can result.
Contact a qualified service center to
repair LP-Gas leaks before resuming
operation.
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Water Heater Operation:
Turn on the battery cut-out switch.
120 Volt AC is supplied from shore
power (preferred) or the generator.
The house batteries are charged.
Open the primary LP-Gas valve on the
LP-Gas tank.
NOTE:
DO NOT operate the water heater
without water. Damage to the
thermostats and electric heating
element can occur.
Heating Water with 120 Volt AC:
Have either shore power (preferred) or
the generator supplying AC voltage.
Press the water heater 120 Volt switch.
The indicator lamp will glow steady.
NOTE:
It is not fuel efficient to use the
generator to operate the water heater
on 120 Volt AC.
Heating Water with LP-Gas:
Turn on the LP-Gas.
Press the water heater 12 Volt
switch. The indicator lamp
will glow. If the DSI
faul light illuminates
this will indicate a
lockout. Press the
switch twice to reset
the ignition cycle.
If problem persists
consult a qualied technician.
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NOTE:
LP-Gas and 120 Volt AC functions can
be on at the same time. This will speed
up the process of heating water for
large volume use.
CAUTION:
It is recommended not to operate the
water heater on LP-Gas while the
motorhome is in transit. Be sure the
water heater is off before refueling.
NOTE:
Due to potential air in the LP-Gas
lines, the water heater will attempt
three ignition cycles. If the burner
does not light after the third attempt,
the LP-Gas function will lock-out and
DSI fault light will illumniate. Reasons
for lockout may be air in the gas
system or burner tube obstructions
caused by an insect or spider web.
Cycling the 12 Volt switch will reset
the ignition board. If problem persists
consult a qualified technician.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service or work
on the water heater make sure the LP-
gas is turned off, the 120 Volt AC
source has been disconnected and
the 12 Volt DC source has been
disconnected. Failure to do so can
result in explosion, fire or injury.
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