Atwood HYDRO FLAME 2540 manual

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    1 W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing pr operty damage, personal injury or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Evacuate all persons fr om vehic[...]

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    2 Spacing of 1/4˝ to ducting within 3 feet of furnace must be provided unless UL listed wire bound vinyl ducts are used. All ducting material should be rated for continuous use at 200˚F . NOTE : Clearances are specifically for plywood or similar building materi- als surrounding the furnace (i.e. furnace should NOT be located under furniture or in[...]

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    3 Ducting systems can include any combination of discharge openings, as long as static pressure and minimum discharge area requirements are met. ALL MODELS - ( also see ST A TIC PRESSURE TEST ) REQUIRED MINIMUM DISCHARGE 48 IN 2 REQUIRED MINIMUM RETURN AIR 80 IN 2 • See MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO FLOORBOARDS , WALLS & SIMILAR COMBUSTIBLE BUILDING M[...]

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    4 THERMOST A T INST ALLA TION ( MODEL 2H2C ) FURNACE - MODEL 2540 MUST USE THIS THERMOST A T The thermostat is very sensitive. HANDLE WITH CARE AT ALL TIMES . Locate thermostat 48˝ to 54˝ above floor on an INTERIOR wall. Pick a dry area where air circulation is good. EXTERIOR wall location must have a 3/4˝ spacer between thermostat and exterior [...]

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    5 E F A B C D 3 2 4 G OUTSIDE RV (EXTERIEUR DU VEHICULE) Gas Line (Conduite de gaz) 1-A A VANT DU VEHICULE B A 1 C 3-A MUST USE MUST USE MUST USE MUST USE Casing Static Check Point[...]

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    6 DRAWING # DESCRIPTION 1 Blower Wheel 6 Burner Assembly 8 ON/OFF Switch / Circit Breaker 9 Valve Coil Replacement (DC) 10 Combustion Wheel 15 Dual Thermostat 17 Valve 19 Vent Assembly 20 Electronic Ignition Board 22 Duct Adapters 23 Duct Cover Plate 24 Electrode 26 Adapter Plate Assembly 28 High T ension Lead 32 Limit Switch 35 Motor Gasket 36 Mot[...]