Jayco 2012 Jay Feather Ultralite, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 6
JAYCO TOWABLE PROPANE SYSTEM
5. Place the cylinder on the bracket provided
on the A-frame and position it so the outlet
of the cylinder valve is pointed directly
outward to the curbside wall.
6. If a vinyl cylinder cover is provided, slip it
over the cylinder and leave the zipper
open (if so equipped).
7. Attach the 1/4" inverted flare x 24" Type 1
pigtail hose to the regulator inlet and the
right hand swivel nut to the cylinder valve.
8. If applicable, close the cylinder cover
zipper (if so equipped) up to the hose.
9. Secure the cylinder to the A-frame bracket
using the bolts, nuts and washers
provided.
Double Cylinder Mounted On A-Frame
When a second cylinder is installed, a tee
check valve is used to replace the 90° elbow
at the top of the regulator and another 1/4"
inverted flare x 24" Type 1 pigtail is added.
The regulator stays in the original position.
Fig. 6.6 Double cylinder
1. Place the second cylinder on the A-frame
bracket so the cylinder valve is pointed to
the roadside of the folding camping trailer.
2. Secure the second cylinder to the A-frame
using the bolts, nuts and washers
provided.
3. If a vinyl cylinder cover is used, slip it over
the new single cylinder, or a double
cylinder cover may be used in lieu of
single covers.
4. Attach the second 24" hose to the tee
check valve on the regulator and the right
handed swivel nut to the cylinder valve.
Main Supply Hose – Low Pressure
Attach the main supply hose from the
regulator to the brass manifold fitting in the
frame of the trailer. The swivel brass nut on
the main hose will be your final attachment.
Several things to remember each time the
propane container is removed:
Fig. 6.7 Main supply hose
1. Check that ALL fittings are tight.
2. Check that ALL connections are tested
with a propane leak detector (or soapy
water) solution.
3. Open the main valve slowly to avoid a fast
rush of propane to the excess flow valve
causing propane freeze up. If you
experience a propane “freeze-up,” close
the main valve and wait at least fifteen
(15) minutes before trying again. Refer to
the regulator manufacturer’s operator
manual.
4. Listen carefully - a “hissing” sound longer
than one second may indicate a propane
leak. If you feel there may be a leak
present, close the valve and contact your
dealer or qualified propane technician for
repair assistance.
Replace all protective covers and caps on the
propane system after filling. Make sure the
valve is closed and the compartment door is
securely latched.
Maintenance
Propane gas is normally non-corrosive - you
need not worry about the inside of your
container. However, the outside should be
kept free from rust by a periodic coat of paint
in a light reflective color. Rust, scratches
and/or dents can affect the safety of the
cylinder. Inspect the cylinder at regular
intervals. If there is a problem, have it
evaluated by a qualified technician and
discard it. DOT requires that a visual
inspection be made prior to each filling.
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