Jayco North Point 2020 User Manual

The Jayco North Point 2020 fifth-wheel RV is a great example of luxury, sturdiness, and new ideas. This high-end RV was made for the most discerning travelers. Its high-end features and careful construction make it a roomy and luxurious place to live. The North Point feels like a home because it has elegant furniture, top-of-the-line appliances, and layouts that put comfort and ease first. The sitting room is a comfortable place to relax and have fun, and the fully-equipped kitchen lets you cook gourmet meals on the go. The master bedroom is a quiet place to relax, and the bathroom has new fixtures and a lot of space for storage. The North Point has high-tech features like control panels with touchscreens and built-in entertainment systems that make RVing easy and fun. The Jayco North Point 2020 sets a new bar for luxury fifth-wheel RVs because of how nice it looks, how well it’s built, and how many great features it has. It’s the best choice for people who want a truly unique RVing experience.

Water Heater

The water heater manufacturer has preset the sensing limit to maintain the water temperature when the water heater is activated.

WARNING:

1. Hydrogen gas may result if you have not used the water heater for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMA-BLE. To reduce the risk of injury under these conditions, open the hot water faucet for several minutes at the kitchen sink before you use any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present, you may hear what sounds like air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to flow. Hydrogen gas may be present even after water has been drained from the water heater tank. Open the faucet at the sink and allow the system to vent for five to ten minutes. Do not smoke or have any open flame near the open faucet while venting. On DSI water heater models, make sure the switch is OFF.
2. Do not alter the operation or change the design/construction of your wa-ter heater. For your safety, only factory authorized parts should be used on your water heater. Accessories marketed for recreation vehicles, such as an “add-on” electric heating elements, are not recommended by the manufacturer. Such items are not approved to be installed and could create an unsafe condition and will void all warranties.
3. If you smell propane gas then STOP! and follow the procedures listed in the Propane System Section before attempting to operate the water heater.

Operating instructions
Read the safety and operating information provided in the manufacturer’s manual located in your warranty packet before attempting to activate the water heater.
Make sure the water heater is filled with water before use as even momentary operation of the water heater without water in it may result in damage to the tank heating element and/or controls. Double check the bypass valves, and make sure they are set properly. Always open both the hot and cold water faucets when filling the fresh water tank to allow air pockets to be forced out of the water heater.

Water heater switch (if so equipped)
The “propane GAS” switch enables the propane operation of the water heater, and the “ELECTRIC” switch enables electric operation.
NOTE: Water heaters in certain models will ONLY have a single LP Gas water heater switch. These units will not heat water electrically.

Water heater bypass
Use the factory-installed water heater bypass, available in most floor plans, to avoid filling the entire water heater with RV antifreeze. See the Utility Center section for details on using the bypass system.

High altitude duration
Operation of the water heater at high altitudes may require derating. If the water heater is not properly derated, a lack of sufficient oxygen for combustion may produce improper burner operation. A pilot outage caused by burner lift-off or sooting from a yellow burner may occur, indicating the possibility of carbon monoxide. You may also notice a lack of efficiency in heating the water because of incomplete combustion of the burner at these higher altitudes.

Consult with the local propane company, your dealer, or the water heater manufacturer for proper derating of the water heater. Change out of the orifice (derating) should be done by the dealer or a qualified service agency.

NOTE: It is important that once the RV has returned to a lower elevation (below 4500 feet) any high altitude duration or other adjustments be reversed for proper operation of the water heater.

Pressure and Temperature Relief Valve

WARNING:
Do not place a valve between the pressure and temperature (P&T) valve and the tank. Do not remove or plug the relief valve under any circumstances.

The temperature and pressure relief valve is designed to open if the temperature of the water within the heater reaches 120° F, or if the water pressure in the heater reaches 150 pounds. When this pressure is reached, the pressure relief valve will open and water will drip from the valve. This “weeping” or dripping will continue until the pressure is reduced to below 150 pounds, and the valve closes. This condition is normal and does not indicate a defective relief valve. One way to reduce the frequency of this occurrence is to maintain an air pocket at the top of the water heater tank. This air pocket will form in the tank by design; however, it will be reduced over time by the everyday use of your water heater.

To replenish this air pocket:

1. Turn off the water heater.
2. Turn off the cold water supply line.
3. Open a faucet in the recreation vehicle.
4. Pull out the handle of the pressure relief (P&T) valve and allow water to flow from the valve until it stops.
5. Release the handle on the P&T valve – it should snap closed.
   Close the faucet and turn on the cold water supply. As the tank fills, the air pocket will develop. Repeat this procedure as often as needed to reduce the frequency of the weeping P&T valve.

Draining and Winterization
If the recreation vehicle is to be stored over the winter months, the water heater must be drained to prevent damage from freezing. Damage to the water heater caused by freezing is not warrantable. It is recommended the water heater be drained and bypassed during the winterization process, particularly if introducing RV antifreeze into the plumbing sys-tem. Never drain the water heater when it is HOT or UNDER PRESSURE.

Outside Shower and Courtesy Light
A handheld shower assembly with both hot and cold water is available in the utility center for washing or rinsing. The coiled hose for the shower has a quick connect fitting that attaches between the shower control knobs. Be sure the 12-volt power for the water pump is on, or the city water connector has water available to it.
Water should always be turned off using the hot/cold control knobs rather than turning off the water with the lever on the shower head. Turning off the water with the shower head lever can create a condition where the hot and cold water will mix through the outside shower faucet, thereby reducing the temperature of the hot water. It can appear as though the hot water heater is not working properly.
After the water has been allowed to drain from the shower head, replace it in the exterior universal docking center.

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