How do I turn on, adjust, and turn off the furnace in my trailer?

Please take a moment to watch the video below for step-by-step guidance, or follow the step-by-step written directions.

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1. Locate the Thermostat

   • Find the black thermostat in your dinette area, beneath the monitor panel and the controls for the water heater and water pump.
     
     

2. Turn On the Furnace

   • Look at the switch at the top of the thermostat.

   • Push the switch toward the overhead or the driver’s side of the trailer.

   • You should hear one click – this means the furnace is now on.
     
     

3. Set the Desired Temperature

   • Use the switch at the bottom of the thermostat to control how hot the trailer will get before the furnace turns off.

   • A good starting point is around the halfway mark.

   • The thermostat shows temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit, with a mercury gauge indicating the current temperature.

   • You may need to adjust your eye level slightly to see the mercury clearly.
     
     

4. Adjust the Furnace Grate (Optional)

   • Locate the grate on the furnace – this is where the heat comes out.

   • You can adjust the direction of the airflow: up, down, or to the sides, depending on where you want the heat to go in the trailer.
     
     

5. Turn Off the Furnace

   • If you’re done using the furnace:

     • You can either turn the bottom heat control all the way down or

     • Turn the top switch off to completely shut the unit down.

   • Note: The furnace may continue to run for 30 seconds to 1 minute after shutting it off to safely purge gases.