Operating instructions

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PROPER THERMOSTAT
LOCATION
THE THERMOSTAT LOCATION IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR
BALANCED TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN AN RV.
Today’s interior design of the RV has become both cosmetically more appealing and more efficient in its
use of storage space. These improvements have generated complex interior space requirements which,
in turn, have caused many RV’s to become a maze for heating and air conditioning circulation.
The heating system is usually mounted close to floor level and consists of one or more furnaces. The air
conditioner(s) is mounted on the roof with a different air distribution system. It is very important to locate
the thermostat and remote sensors in areas that have good air movement. This may be difficult because
what works well for heating may not work well for air conditioning.
The thermostat or remote sensors must be placed in a location with good air movement. Placing a ther-
mostat or sensor under a cabinet or in a corner will result in a large fluctuation in the temperature. (See
Figure 1).
The proper location for the thermostat or remote sensor is 54" from the floor and on an inside wall. It
should be located where it cannot be affected by heat from the sun, lamps, ovens, etc., or other sources
of draft. Locations close to entry doors and windows should be avoided. The discharge from registers
blowing directly on the thermostat or remote sensor can cause the systems to short-cycle and should be
avoided. (See Figure 2).
FIGURE 1
SECTION A. THERMOSTAT LOCATION