Atwood hydro flame afs, hydro flame afm, hydro flame afl User's Information Manual
Literature Number 31973
hydro flame™
Furnace Models
SERIES AFS
SERIES AFM
SERIES AFL
User’s Information Manual
1120 North Main Street • Elkhart, IN 46514
USA & Canada : 1-866-869-3118
Internet: http://www.atwoodmobile.com
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS
Safety symbols alerting you to potential personal safety hazards.
Obey all safety messages following these symbols.
WARNING
Avoid possible injury or death
CAUTION
Avoid possible injury and/or
property damage
WARNING
Installation of this appliance must be made in accordance with
the written instructions provided in this manual. No agent,
representative or employee of Atwood or other person has the
authority to change, modify or waive any provision of the
instructions contained in this manual.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or
loss of life. Refer to the installation instructions and/or owner’s
manual provided with this appliance.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
Be sure the furnace and all ignition systems are “OFF” during
any type of refueling and while vehicle is in motion or being
towed.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
If information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in dangerous
operation, serious injury, death or property damage.
Improper servicing could result in dangerous operation, serious
injury, and death or property damage.
Before servicing, disconnect all electrical power to furnace.
When serving controls, label all wire prior to disconnecting,
reconnect wires correctly.
Verify proper operation after servicing.
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and/or
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
DO NOT use the furnace cabinet area as a storage compartment.
DO NOT block furnace outlet registers or return air grills.
Keep all insulating material away from furnaces
CAUTION
PERSONAL INJURY
DO NOT touch exterior exhaust grills, when furnace is
operating.
Supervise young children in the same room as the
furnace.
WARNING
POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH
Do not operate furnace while vehicle or trailer is in motion.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
DO NOT refuel gasoline tanks or LP tanks unless the
gas has been turned OFF at the LP tank disabling all gas
appliances and pilot lights.
DO NOT over fill LP gas tanks.
LP tanks must be filled by a qualified gas supplier only.
Follow tank manufacture’s operating instructions located
on tank.
Liquid gas from an over filled tank can be forced through the
pressure regulator resulting in high pressure gas escaping,
causing fire/explosions.
LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBERS QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTERS
Website http://www.atwoodmobile.com
Call 866-869-3118 for Atwood Service Center List
TO THE INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE
APPLIANCE.
TO THE CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
English, Français (ET Canada)
Should you require further information, contact your dealer or nearest
Atwood Mobile Products.
Follow this instruction to insure safe operation of the furnace.
This book contains instructions covering the operation and
maintenance of your furnace. Keep with unit at all times.
“FOR COMPLETE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION REFER TO THE
INSTALLATION OWNER’S MANUAL”
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ ALL INFORMATION
BEFORE OPERATING FURNACE
SAFETY SYMBOLS
EFFECTIVE 1/15
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WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. Refer to the installation instructions
and/or owner’s manual provided with this appliance.
Installations, repairs and preventive maintenance should
be done by a qualified Service Technician only.
WARNING
POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH
If the user of this appliance fails to maintain it in the condition in
which it was shipped from the factory or if the appliance is not used
solely for its intended purpose or if appliance is not maintained in
accordance with the instructions in this manual, then the risk of a fire
and/or the production of carbon monoxide exists which can cause
personal injury, property damage or loss of life.
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
Doors must be properly sealed and draft cap and assemblies
must be adjusted and sealed correctly to prevent carbon
monoxide from entering coach.
Combustion air must NOT be drawn from within any living area.
DO NOT vent exhaust into living area or outside into an enclosed
porch area.
DO NOT vent any other appliance with venting systems serving
the furnace.
DO NOT allow snow or any objects to block exhaust system of
furnace.
WARNING
POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH
Do not install screens over the intake air or exhaust vents for any
reason. Screens will become restricted and cause unsafe furnace
operation. Accessories are being marketed for RV products which we
do not recommend. For your safety, only factory authorized parts are to
be used on your furnace.
WARNING
POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. A flooddamaged furnace is extremely dangerous. Attempts to use the furnace
can result in fire or explosion.
A qualified service agency should be contacted to inspect the furnace
and to replace all gas controls, control system parts, electrical parts
that have been wet or the furnace if deemed necessary.
Listed below are several safety related items that you the (owner)
should follow each heating season to assure continued safe operation
of the furnace. A periodic inspection of the furnace by a qualified
service agent is also recommended.
Inspect furnace venting. Venting must be free of obstructions,
void of soot and properly terminated to the atmosphere. Make
sure that the vent assembly is positioned tight against outer door.
Periodically inspect the vent for obstructions or presence of soot.
Soot is formed whenever combustion is incomplete. This is your
visual warning that the furnace is operating in an unsafe manner.
If soot is present, immediately shut furnace down and contact
your dealer or a qualified service person.
Keep furnace clean. More frequent cleaning may be required due
to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair etc. It
is imperative that control compartments, burners, and circulating
air passageways of the appliance be kept clean and
unobstructed.
The motor is permanently lubricated and requires no oiling.
Keep the furnace area clear of any combustible materials,
gasoline, or other flammable vapor and liquids.
Before operating furnace, check the location of the furnace vent to
make sure it will not be blocked by the opening of any door on the
trailer. If it can be blocked, do not operate the furnace with the
door open.
Do not restrict the flow of combustion air or the warm air
circulation to the furnace. To do so could cause personal injury
and/or death.
Never operate the furnace if you smell gas. Do not assume that
the smell of gas in your RV is normal. Any time you detect the
odor of gas, it is to be considered life threatening and corrected
immediately. Extinguish any open flames including cigarettes and
evacuate all persons from the vehicle. Shut off gas supply at LP
gas bottle. (See safety notice in this manual).
Immediately shut furnace down and call a service agency if
furnace cycles erratically or delays on ignition.
Never attempt to repair the furnace yourself. Seek the help of a
qualified service person.
Never restrict the ducting installed by your trailer manufacturer.
To do so could cause improper furnace operation.
Do not install air boosters in the duct system. Such devices will
cause the furnace to cycle on limit and to have erratic sail switch
operation.
Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or
near the appliance.
Always follow the Operating Instructions. Do not deviate from the
step-by-step procedures.
When considering add-on rooms, porch or patio, attention must
be given to the venting of our furnace. For your safety, do not
terminate furnace vent inside add-on rooms, screen porch or onto
patios. Doing so will result in products of combustion being vented
into the room or occupied areas.
In any installation in which the vent of the appliance can be covered
due to the construction of the RV or some special feature of the RV
such as slide out, pop-up etc. Always insure that the appliance
cannot be operated by setting the thermostat to the positive “OFF”
position and shutting off all electrical and gas supply to the
appliance. Never operate furnace with vent covered.
DO NOT use petroleum or citrus type cleaner on plastic parts, as
damage may occur.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: During initial firing of this furnace a burn-off of excess paint and oils remaining
from manufacturing process may cause “smoking” for 5 – 10 minutes.
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. DO NOT try to light the burner
by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING FURNACE smell all around appliance area for gas and check fitting with a leak test solution. Be sure to smell next to
floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle near floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Extinguish and open flame
Evacuate all persons from the vehicle.
Shut off the gas supply at the gas container or source.
Do not touch and electrical switch, or use any phone or radio in the vehicle.
Do not start the vehicle’s engine or electric generator.
Contact the nearest gas supplier or qualified service technician for repairs.
If you cannot reach a gas supplier or qualified service technician, contact the nearest fire department.
Do not turn on the gas supply until the gas leak(s) has been repaired.
C. Use only your hand to turn a gas control valve. Never use tools. If the valve will not turn by hand, don’t try to repair it. Call a qualified Service
Technician. Forcing or attempting to repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use the appliance if any part has been under water, immediately call a qualified Service Technician to inspect the appliance and to
replace any part of control system and any gas control which has been under water.
▀▀ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ▀▀
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
3. Turn “OFF” all electric power to the appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. DO NOT try to light the burner by hand.
5. Open the control access panel.
6. Turn “OFF” switch (circuit breaker or manual switch) to the “OFF” position.
7. Wait (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor.
8. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” under FOR YOUR SAFETY READ. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
9. Turn the valve power switch to the “ON” position.
10. Close the access panel.
11. Turn all electric power to the appliance “ON”.
12. Set thermostat to desired setting.
13. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “To Turn OFF Gas To Appliance” and call your Service Technician or gas supplier.
▀ TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE ▀
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn “OFF” all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3. Open the access panel to turn “OFF” electrical switch. Models with no exterior access door have a switch located outside of the furnace on the left
front side.
4. Close the control access panel.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
DO NOT alter the furnace to a positive grounding system.
DO NOT use battery charger to supply power to DC model
furnaces even when testing.
DO NOT connect 120 VAC to 12 VDC furnaces.
WARNING
POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH
It is imperative that the products of combustion be properly vented to
atmosphere and that all combustion air supplied to burner is drawn
from outside atmosphere.
• FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING •
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