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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 by 1.40 ** Temperature in Fahrenheit
This chart clearly shows how the availability of the gas is reduced at lower temperatures. With
this in mind, keep your LP Gas tank as full as possible during cold weather. Check the
BTU/hour rating plates on your LP Gas appliances. This information will help you manage your
LP Gas usage.
Note
: If temperature drops lower than 40°F below zero, propane will not
vaporize. LP gas systems can and do freeze up in very cold weather. It is a common
misconception that the regulator or the gas itself freezes. Actually, it is moisture or water vapour
that gets trapped in the system or is absorbed by the gas that freezes and causes the problem.
This ice can build up and partially or totally block gas supply. There are a number of things you
can do to prevent this freeze up:
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Be sure the gas tank is totally moisture-free before it is filled.
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Be sure the tank is not overfilled. This is also a safety consideration.
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Keep the valves on empty tanks tightly closed.
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Have the gas tanks purged by the LP gas service Dealer if freeze up occurs.
LP GAS (LPG) Leak Detector
The LPG leak detector is located near the floor in the galley area. The LPG leak detector
contains an alarm that will sound, alerting you to the presence of low levels of potentially
dangerous LP gas that may have been released due to a range top or oven burner flame loss, gas
pipe leak, or an incorrectly adjusted appliance burner.
IMPORTANT!
THIS DEVICE DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF LP GAS – IT DOES NOT DISCONNECT
THE GAS SUPPLY.
Please consult the specific owner’s manual for operating instructions on testing and maintenance
of the LPG leak detector. This detector is an important safety device. IMPORTANT: Test the
LPG leak detector before each trip to insure that it is working properly.
Most LPG appliances have lighting procedures on a plate that is permanently attached to the
appliance. For detailed operating information, please refer to the specific manual supplied by the
respective Manufacturer that has been included in your Owner’s Information package. The
respective Manufacturer warrants all appliances.
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