Holiday Trip 2012, Owner'S Manual

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propane DIStrIBUtIon lIneS
A primary manifold black steel pipe running
throughout the motorhome distributes propane
to secondary lines. All secondary lines leading
to propane appliances are made of copper
tubing with flared fittings. It is recommended
that propane distribution work be performed
by an authorized dealer or an authorized
service technician.
INSPECTION:
Inspect the rubber flexible lines twice
a year for abrasions, tears, kinks or
other signs of damage.
If a propane leak is suspected, have the
system inspected and repaired by a qualified
service technician as soon as possible.
propane conSUmptIon
Each gallon of propane produces 91,502
BTUs of heat. One 27 gallon tank produces
two million BTU’s. Total consumption
depends on the rate of usage by each
appliance and the operating time. The cooktop
typically uses the most propane.
Determine Fuel Consumption:
To determine approximately how many
hours an appliance will operate on one gallon
of propane, use the following formula:
Propane appliances are rated in Input
BTU (British Thermal Units). The
rating is usually stamped or printed
on a tag affixed to the appliance.
For example: the Input rating of the
appliance is 10,000 BTUs.
One gallon of propane produces 91,502
BTUs.
Divide the amount of BTUs of one
gallon of propane (91,502) by the
rating on the appliance in this example
10,000. Net continuous operation
time for one gallon of propane for this
appliance would be approximately 9.2
hours.
The above formula can be useful when trying
to determine the approximate length of time a
tank of propane will last. Generally, propane
appliances do not continuously operate. An
example would be the typical cycling of the
refrigerator.
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Determining how long a tank of Propane
will last:
Combine the BTU input totals of all
appliances and the approximate length of
time these appliances operate per day.
Multiply the number of liquid gallons in
the propane tank by 91,502.
Divide the total of BTUs of the
propane tank by the total number of
BTUs the appliances consume, equals
the approximate number of hours of
operation before refueling.
WARNING:
Propane is highly volatile and extremely
explosive. Do not use matches or
open flame to test for leaks. Use only
approved propane leak testing solution
to test for leaks. Unapproved solutions
can damage copper tubing and brass
fittings. Do not attempt to adjust the
propane regulator without the use of
proper equipment. Improper propane
regulator adjustment will affect the
performance of propane operated
appliances. Incorrect flame or explosion
can occur. Only qualified personnel
should perform any maintenance or
repair to the propane system.
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typcal applance
Btu Ratngs
Cooktop
Front - 9,500 BTU
Small - 6,500 BTU
Refrigerator (Norcold)
4-door - 2,200 BTU
Furnace
30K BTU