Heartland 2014 Bighorn, Owner'S Manual

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any gas appliance. This prevents any gas leakage
which could result in an explosion or cause serious
bodily injury.
WARNING
NEVER CHECK GAS LINES FOR LEAKS WITH AN OPEN FLAME. DO
NOT CHECK FOR LEAKS USING AMMONIATED OR CHLORINATED
HOUSEHOLD TYPE DETERGENTS. THESE DETERGENTS CAN CAUSE
CRACKS TO FORM ON THE METAL TUBING AND BRASS FITTINGS. TAKE
THE UNIT TO A QUALIFIED LP GAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO FIND AND
REPAIR THE LEAK. KEEP THE TANK VALVE CLOSED AND ALL OF THE
APPLIANCES TURNED OFF WHEN THE UNIT IS STORED. IF ANY OF
THE LP GAS VALVES DO NOT CLOSE LEAK-TIGHT BY HAND, CONSULT A
SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
Although your LP gas system was thoroughly inspected
for leaks before delivery, gas fittings can loosen from
vibration during travel. Your LP gas system should
be inspected at least every three months and before
every trip. If a leak is suspected, check immediately!
Precautions and Recommendations
• Inspect LP fill valve for foreign material before refueling.
• Shut off tow vehicle and pilot lights when refueling gas
tanks.
• Never check for gas leaks with an open flame match,
etc.
• Visually inspect gas lines for any problem periodically.
• Have dealer inspect gas systems yearly and before
and after long trips. Always have a qualified technician
check and make any repairs in your gas system.
Note
THIS GAS PIPING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR
USE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS ONLY.
DO NOT CONNECT NATURAL GAS TO THIS
SYSTEM. DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE
THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY. SECURELY
CAP INLET(S) WHEN NOT CONNECTED FOR
USE. AFTER TURNING ON GAS, EXCEPT AFTER
NORMAL CONTAINER REPLACEMENT, TEST GAS
PIPING AND CONNECTIONS TO APPLIANCES
FOR LEAKAGE WITH SOAPY WATER OR BUBBLE
SOLUTION. DO NOT USE PRODUCTS THAT
CONTAIN AMMONIA OR CHLORINE.
WARNING
ALL PILOT LIGHTS, APPLIANCES AND THEIR IGNITERS (SEE OPERATIONG
INSTRUCTIONS) MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING REFUELING OF MOTOR
FUEL TANKS AND/OR LP GAS CONTAINERS.
Climate Differences
The appliances in your vehicle will not function if the
LP gas does not vaporize. Propane will continue to
vaporize down to -44 degrees F.
Propane has become the main type of LP gas used in
RVs in recent years. Butane should not be used. The
LP gas dealer will have the correct type or blend for his
locale. If you plan on traveling from a warm climate to
a cold climate, check with your local gas dealer to see
if the blend he supplies is appropriate for the part of
the country you plan on visiting.
Operation
To operate any LP gas appliance, the LP gas tank’s
service valve must be OPEN. When first used, or after
a refill, there may be some air in the gas lines that will
escape when the range burner or similar gas valve is
opened. The air may extinguish the match or igniter
the first time or two you attempt to light a stove burner.
Also remember that when you close the tank’s service
valve, some gas will remain in the lines. To completely
bleed the lines of gas, close the tank valve and light
the range burner. When the flame burns out, turn off
the appliance.