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PROPANE
SAFETY
(CONTINUED)
LP
Regulator
(Continued)
This
regulator
allows
for
removal
of
empty
cylinders
for
refill
without
interrupting
propane
supply
and
will
automatically
switch
from
the
supplying
tank
to
the
reserve
tank
when
empty.
PROPANE
CONNECTIONS
SHOULD
BE
CHECKED
PERIODICALLY
AS
VIBRATIONS
FROM
TRAVEL
MAY
CAUSE
THEM
TO
LOOSEN.
FAILURE
TO
CHECK
THESE
CONNECTIONS
COULD
LEAD
TO
A
PROPANE
LEAK.
A
LEAK
CAN
CAUSE
A
FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION.
Propane
System
Maintenance
Routinely
visually
inspect
your
propane
cylinders,
mounting
hardware,
supply
lines
and
connection
points
for
wear,
rust,
kinks
or
damage.
The
propane
system
should
be
serviced
by
a
qualified
technician
immediately
upon
an
issue
being
identified.
Never
paint
propane
cylinders,
valves
or
mounting
hardware.
Your
RVs
propane
system
should
be
inspected
by
a
certified
professional
at
least
once
a
year.
Never
attempt
to
repair
any
propane
related
component
yourself.
Always
make
sure
your
RVs
fire
extinguisher,
CO,
gas
and
smoke
detectors
are
in
working
order.
Do
this
by
regularly
testing
your
alarms
and
safety
items.
An
alarm
or
extinguisher
that
is
not
working
should
be
replaced
immediately.