furnace and the "On" switch

[Armhook]

We are working on our furnace and are new to the Clipper world.  If we follow the directions listed on the back of the panel it tells us to turn on the switch and shows a picture of the switch, however there is no switch in the area at all. There is the red dial which has an off, pilot and on position. The diagram clearly shows it is something different.  Can someone help me locate this On switch? We have a 77 model.

[Clipper Joe]

Hello & Welcome Armhook To ACOC,

We Also Have a 1977 Dodge Rear Kitchen Clipper.
Is Your Furnace a Suburban Unit.?

These Units Should Have a Auto Ignitor by way Of Thermostat.

What you are Speaking About, Sounds Like The 6 Gallon Water Heater Next To Side Entry Door.
Can You Upload A Photo? And I Will Be Able To Help Better.

Also, Try & Join The National Clipper Club.
There Are The Members Post On This Web Site.

His Member Name Is: Caninecaravan 

Hope This Helps & Welcome & Good Luck,

Joe & Denise
ACOC# 3749


   

[Armhook]

Thanks Joe and Denise,
   I will have to check out which kind I have tomorrow. I figured it was some sort of auto ignitor. We sent off our check and application into the American Clipper Club a few months ago, but have not recieved anything yet in the mail.  Is that the same as the national club?  Thanks for your help. If it is a Suburban type unit, are there any directions for getting it going?

[Sfine]

When I first got mine...I could light the pilot, but no blowing heat until I found a small black toggle switch further back in the unit. The fame will not ignite until the fan switch was on.
There also might be a small metal slide igniter on the inside top, it just looks links a square..can't even tell what it is until you push it to ignite the pilot.  As some say there are some auto lights. Mine is a 79 and I have to manually light it, guess it depends on the model.   Just poke around more...!... Good luck

[Armhook]

SFine - Thanks I found it! got the heater working and I will have a happy wife.
Now I've got to find where the converter is located.

[Sfine]

Happy wife= Happy life !
Happy to help...enjoy
Steve

[Clipper Joe]

Hello Doug & Lynn also Steve,

These Posts & Responses Helps All of Us Clipper Owners.
In Future We Hope We May Be Able To Add
A Section or Link To Go To & Get Info Like This.

Doug You Asked about Converter, it Should be on Right Side Below Seats or Long Bed.
You Said you Have a 1977 Clipper That is The Same Year We Own.

I Have Since Changed My Power Converter From Orig. To A Larger Progressive Dynamic & Add a Progressive Dynamic Transfer Switch for 110Vac Shore Power & Generator Power
The Power Converter Has A lot of 12 Vdc Circuits & Extra 110 Vac Breakers .

The Transfer Switch is Just a Current Transfer Relay
It Keep you From Using Both Electrical Sources @ Same Time, Works Real Good.

Joe   

[Clipper Joe]

Hi Doug,

Glad To Hear You Found The Switch For Furnace. Also As Steve Stated Its Great To Have The Warmth That Keeps Our Wives Happy.
I Know My Wife Has Let Me Spend A Little Extra On Our Clipper, Had To Show Her The End Result When It Was All Restored. She Approved....

I Wanted To Ask You If You Found Model & Ser.# Of Your Furnace? If So Can You Upload To The New Thread That Toedtoes Has Added. So We Can Star Building Data To That Area.

1.) We Need To: State Year Of Clipper & Model Of Clipper I.e. 821-Fit Floor Plan   Model I.e. Dodge Chevy & Engine Size 360 CI, 400CI , 440 CI

This Will Be A Good Start... Also I Know That Shayne Has Comprised A Post With Many Parts From A Old Member Who Has Passed Away, This Info Is Very Valuable, Need To Make Sure These Part # Are  Still Good. I Will Try & Help Toedtoes Our New Web Administrator, With This.


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Thanks For Viewing,

Joe & Denise 
ACOC # 3749