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Dometic DF furnace soot, exhaust vent, or carbon monoxide warning

Dometic DF operating instructions warn that the furnace can produce life-threatening carbon monoxide, exterior exhaust must not be blocked by snow or objects, and soot at the vent means immediately shut the furnace off and contact a dealer or qualified service technician.

Owner-safe checklist

  • Shut the furnace off immediately if soot is visible or a carbon-monoxide alarm sounds.
  • Keep snow and objects away from the exterior exhaust opening.
  • Do not operate the furnace with a blocked exhaust or visible soot.
  • If there is any gas odor, open doors and windows, evacuate, close cylinders from outside, and call the gas supplier or fire department.

Official sources