Jayco 2008 Octane ZX, Owner'S Manual

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F
UEL
S
AFETY
Your RV may be equipped with a single
factory-installed fuel tank that supplies fuel to
the optional fuel station and/or optional
generator. For your protection and others, it is
critical to understand the danger associated
with fuel. Take time to become educated about
the property of fuel and use it safely.
If you spill fuel on the RV, clean it up
immediately. Fuel can dull or soften paint and
damage other surfaces. Use care when fueling
your RV.
The following label should be kept
permanently affixed to your RV:
F
UEL
S
TATION
(I
F
S
O
E
QUIPPED
)
Read, understand and follow all safety
information in the fuel station OEM operator’s
manual before operating the fuel station. If you
need further assistance, consult with your
dealer or Jayco Customer Service.
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SECTION 7
FUEL SYSTEM
DANGER
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury
or death if misused or mishandled. If you
have further questions, consult your dealer,
the OEM or Jayco Customer Service for
assistance.
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Always shut OFF the tow vehicle engine
while refueling.
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Do not bring or store fuel or other
flammable liquids inside the RV because a
fire or explosion may result.
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Before refueling, extinguish all smoking
materials and any open flames.
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Before refueling, always turn OFF all
spark producing appliances (i.e., water
heaters, furnaces, etc.).
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Do not overfill the fuel tank(s). The
pressure in an overfilled fuel tank may
cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and/or fire.
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Fuel spills represent a serious fire hazard,
and should be cleaned up immediately.
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Never restart an engine or re-light any pilot
lights while raw fuel is present.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT
IN FIRE, DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Any motorized vehicle or any motorized equipment
powered with flammable liquid can cause fire,
explosion or asphyxiation if stored or transported
within the recreational vehicle. To reduce the risk of
fire, explosion or asphyxiation:
1. Passengers shall not ride in the vehicle
storage area while vehicles are present.
2. Doors and windows in walls of separation (if
installed) are to be closed while the vehicles
are present.
3. Run fuel out of engine of stored vehicles after
shutting off fuel at the tank.
4. Do not store or transport motor fuel inside
this vehicle.
5. Ventilate the vehicle storage area.
6. Do not operate gas appliances, pilot lights, or
electrical equipment when motorized
vehicles or motorized equipment are inside
the vehicle.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN AN
INCREASED RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION OR
ASPHYXIATION.
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DANGER
Fig. 7.1 Flammable liquid
DANGER
MAKE SURE THE FUEL PUMP IS
PROPERLY GROUNDED. Make sure the
fuel nozzle grounding clip is always
attached to the component or vehicle
receiving fuel.
Make sure the pump is properly maintained
as instructed by the fuel pump OEM
operator’s manual. Make any necessary
repairs prior to operation.
Failure to comply could result in fire,
death or serious injury.