American Coach American Allegiance, Owner'S Manual

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Propane System
20 LB. TANK*
% FULL + 20° 0° -5° -10° -15°
60% 36,000 18,000 12,750 8,500 4,250
50% 32,400 16,200 12,150 8,100 4,050
40% 28,800 14,400 11,400 7,600 3,800
30% 25,200 12,600 10,450 7,300 3,150
20% 21,600 10,800
8,100 5,400 2,700
10% 16,200 8,100 6,075 4,050 2,025
*30 lb. Tank multiply x 1.40
The chart clearly shows how the availability of
the propane is reduced at lower temperatures.
With this in mind, keep your propane tank as full
as possible during cold weather. Check the BTU/
hr rating plates on your propane appliances.
FILLING PROPANE TANKS
To fill the chassis-mounted storage tank, drive
the vehicle to an propane supplier or a service
station which sells propane. Do not attempt to
fill the propane tank yourself.
PROPANE SYSTEM CHECK
Do a visual check of all exposed piping and
fittings after you have arrived at a destination
and before you use the propane system.
Keep the tank valve closed and turn off all
appliances if the unit is not being used.
Always have the system checked by a
professional any time you detect a garlic/rotten
egg like odor or hear a sustained hiss when you
turn the propane on.
PROPANE LEAK DETECTOR/
ALARM
A permanently installed propane leak detector/
alarm is located near the floor inside your
motor home. The unit contains an alarm that
will sound alerting you to the presence of low
levels of potentially dangerous propane that
may have accumulated.
The detector/alarm unit is powered by the
12-volt DC system in your motor home. A green
light on the detector/alarm front panel indicates
that the detector/alarm has power.
Test the leak detector/alarm each time the motor
home is relocated and set up for use. Detailed
information for the leak detector/alarm can be
found in the Owner’s Information Package.
WARNING
Do not fill propane containers to more than 80%
capacity. Overfilling can result in uncontrolled
propane flow which can cause fire and explosion.
A properly filled container holds about 80% of its
volume as liquid. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
!
WARNING
Turn off propane main valve before filling propane
tank or entering a propane bulk plant or motor fuel
service station. Turn off all pilot lights and appliances
individually before refueling of motor fuel tanks and/
or propane containers. When not individually turned
off, automatic ignition appliances may continue to
spark when Propane is turned off at the container.
!
WARNING
Never check for leaks with an open flame. Do
not check copper and brass plumbing lines and
fittings for leaks using ammoniated or chlorinated
house-hold type detergents. These can cause
cracks to form on the line and brass fittings. If the
leak cannot be located, take the unit to a propane
service representative.
!
WARNING
The propane alarm cannot detect propane gas or
sound the alarm for two minutes after it has been
turned on.
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NOTE
When the propane alarm is in the “active” and
functioning mode, the green LED will be illuminated.
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