SECTION 9
PROPANE SYSTEMS
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Close the propane tank main shut off valve by
hand tightening only. Use of tools creates a
potential to over tighten the valve (damaging
the interior seals on the cylinder valve seat). If
this type of damage occurs, the cylinder will
not close properly and create a false sense of
security. The following label should be kept
permanently affixed to your RV.
Fig. 9.4 “Use propane only” label
Servicing or filling
Have the RV checked for leaks at the
connections on the propane system soon
after the purchase and the initial filling of each
propane tank . When you have a new tank
filled for the first time, make sure your
propane supplier purges your new tank of
trapped air. Otherwise, an improper mixture of
gas and air will make it impossible to light
your propane appliances.
When a propane tank is low, occasionally
there may be a concentration of an onion or
garlic-like odor, which can be mistaken for a
propane leak. After the propane tank has
been refueled, the odor will usually disappear.
If not, turn OFF each propane tank shut off
valve and have the propane system inspected
by your RV dealer or a qualified propane
service representative.
No one should be inside or and only the
qualified propane service technician should
be near the RV while the propane tank is
being filled. The new propane tank must be
carefully purged for best performance and
must
NEVER BE OVERFILLED.
The
following label should be kept permanently
affixed to your RV:
Fig. 9.5 “Shut off during re-fueling” label
Before filling your propane tank , make sure
that the propane technician is qualified, knows
and understands proper inspection and safety
procedures.
Before entering a propane or fuel service
station make sure all pilot lights are
extinguished. Shut off gas to all appliances
by closing the propane gas main shut off
valve. Always shut OFF any engine before
refueling. Do not smoke and do not
operate other ignition sources while
refueling.
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