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Section 7: Fuel & Propane System
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If you have double cylinders on your recreation vehicle, use only one at a time. Otherwise,
the propane supply will be drawn equally from both cylinders until the supply has been total-
ly exhausted. Using one cylinder until it is empty, then using the second cylinder will allow
you to fill the empty cylinder at your convenience without running totally out of propane.
Cooking With Propane Gas
Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreation ve-
hicle. Proper ventilation when using the cooking appliance(s) will help you avoid the danger
of asphyxiation.
It is especially important that cooking appliances
not be used for comfort heating, as the danger
of asphyxiation is greater when the appliance
is used for long periods of time. FAILURE TO
COMPLY MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERI-
OUS INJURY.
These warning labels are located in the cooking area
to remind the user to provide an adequate supply of
fresh air for combustion.
Calculating Propane Gas Usage
Most RV gas appliances are operated intermittently, and each has a different BTU rating.
You will need to consider this when planning your propane supply and consumption. Un-
less there is heavy use of hot water, the water heater consumption of propane is minimal.
During cool temperature or high wind conditions, furnace consumption can be extremely
high.
To calculate your propane supply, take the BTU ratings for your propane appliances and
divide that into the BTU availability. Each gallon of propane gas (3.785 liters) produces
about 91,500 BTU’s (96,528 kilojoules) of heat energy.
Propane consumption chart
The following chart provides average propane consumption information.
Do not turn gas range burner controls to ON and allow gas to escape
before lighting.
Do not use portable fuel burning equipment (i.e., wood and charcoal
grills or stoves) inside the recreation vehicle.
Ensure a supply of fresh air (Canada units only)
Cooking / Comfort Heating Label
Summary of Contents for EAGLE FW 2020
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Page 40: ...Section 3 Pre Travel Information 38 Notes ...
Page 64: ...Section 4 Vehicle Operation 62 Notes ...
Page 112: ...Section 7 Fuel Propane System 110 ...
Page 156: ...Section 8 Plumbing System 154 Notes ...
Page 160: ...Section 9 Heating Cooling 158 Notes ...
Page 172: ...Section 10 Appliances 170 Notes ...
Page 174: ...Section 11 Electronics 172 Notes ...
Page 196: ...Section 14 Travel Camping Storage Checklists 194 Notes ...
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