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PROPANE
SAFETY
About
the
Propane
System
The
propane
system
provides
heat,
hot
water,
fuel
for
cooking,
refrigeration
and
can
be
used
for
other
small
appliances.
The
propane
supply
for
an
RV
is
stored
in
a
DOT
cylinder
that
is
positioned
vertically
upright
and
mounted
outside
the
living
space
of
an
RV.
Repair
and/or
replacement
should
always
be
done
by
certified
service
technicians.
Make
sure
your
propane
system
is
inspected
at
least
annually
by
a
certified
service
technician.
They
are
trained
to
detect
incorrect
tank
pressure,
leaks,
or
other
potential
hazards
and
address
them
properly.
Do
not
connect
your
propane
system
to
another
gas
source
or
attempt
to
repair
any
propane
related
component
yourself.
IF
YOU
SMELL
PROPANE:
EXTINGUISH
ANY
OPEN
FLAMES
INCLUDING
PILOT
LIGHTS
AND
ALL
SMOKING
MATERIALS.
SHUT
OFF
THE
PROPANE
SUPPLY
AT
THE
LP
CONTAINERS.
DO
NOT
TOUCH
ELECTRICAL
SWITCHES.
OPEN
DOORS
AND
OTHER
VENTS.
LEAVE
THE
AREA
UNTIL
THE
ODOR
CLEARS.
THE
PROPANE
SYSTEM
SHOULD
BE
CHECKED
FOR
LEAKS
AND
THE
SOURCE
DETECTED
AND
REPAIRED
BEFORE
USING
THE
RV
AGAIN.
FAILURE
TO
COMPLY
COULD
RESULT
IN
EXPLOSION
RESULTING
IN
DEATH
OR
SERIOUS
INJURY.
NEVER
USE
AN
OPEN
FLAME
TO
TEST
FOR
A
PROPANE
LEAK.
DO
NOT
CHECK
FOR
LEAKS
USING
PRODUCTS
THAT
CONTAIN
AMMONIA
OR
CHLORINE,
THESE
PRODUCTS
CAN
CAUSE
CRACKS
TO
FORM
ON
METAL
COMPONENTS
IN
THE
PROPANE
SYSTEM.
A
SOLUTION
OF
WATER
AN
MILD
SOAP
SHOULD
BE
USED
BY
SPRAYING
THE
FITTINGS
AND
CONNECTION
POINTS
DOWN
AND
WATCHING
FOR
BUBBLES.
