Section 7 - LP Gas Systems
Page 7-2
Foretravel Owners Manual
Rev. 09-02
It is important to understand the following about the LP Gas System in
your motorhome.
1.
WARNING:
LP gas containers shall not be placed or stored inside the ve-
hicle. LP gas containers are equipped with safety devices that relieve ex-
cessive pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERI-
OUS INJURY.
2. The following warning lable has been located in the cooking area to remind
the user to provide a supply of fresh air for combustion:
WARNING:
IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES
FOR COMFORT HEATING.
Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation. Before operation,
open the overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan and open the window.
Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the
recreational vehicle, and proper ventilation when using the cooking appli-
ance(s) will avoid danger of asphyxiation. It is especially important that
cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating as the danger of as-
phyxiation is greater when the appliance is used for long periods of time.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERI-
OUS INJURY.
3. A warning label has been located near the LP gas container. The label reads
as follows: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80% CA-
PACITY. Overfilling the LP gas container can result in uncontrolled gas
flow which can cause fire or explosion. A properly filled container will
contain approximately 80% of its volume as liquid LP gas.
4.
WARNING:
Portable fuel-burning equipment, including wood and char-
coal grills and stoves, shall not be used inside the recreational vehicle. The
use of this equipment inside the recreational vehicle may cause fires or as-
phyxiation.
5.
WARNING:
Do not bring or store LP gas containers, gasoline or other
flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a fire or explosion may result.
6. The following label has been placed in the vehicle near the range area:
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
a) extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all smoking materials
b) do not touch electrical switches
c) shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection
d) open doors and other ventilating openings
e) leave the area until odor clears
f) have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using
again.
