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LP FUEL SYSTEM
It is because of the LP gas system that your RV has the convenience of a refrigerator,
stove, water-heater, and furnace. This system has containers that contain the fuel and also
regulators to control the pressure of the fuel and supplies the gas vapor to the various
appliances. When correctly used, the LP system is very effective and will ensure the
comfort and added convenience for your vehicle. This system is also potentially very
dangerous and should be used with care.
Liquefied petroleum (LP) is a product that is refined from crude oil through natural
gases. LP gas is a colorless and odorless gas that in the liquefied state resembles water.
An odorant is added as a warning agent. This is usually a sulfur compound which gives
the gas the rotten egg, stinky, skunk oil odor. It is extremely important to become familiar
with the odor associated with LP gas.
LP gas is stored in a pressurized canister in a liquid state. As the fuel is released from the
canister, it becomes vapor that is needed for the operation of the appliances. In the liquid
state, gas should not run through the appliances. A liquid fuel will damage the o-rings in
the valves and also leave a sticky, oily residue causing poor or no operation in the
regulator.
LP Container
The tank or bottle is a D.O.T. approved container to hold fuel in liquid form, and is
normally a 20# or 30# capacity. The open/close valve is to be closed at all times unless
hooked up to LP gas system or filling container. When container is disconnected from
hose and P.O.L. connection, install P.O.L. plastic plug as attached to container. This is
required by RV industry, Gas Association, and for your own safety. Do not allow
container (filled or empty) to move or roll around while transporting to and from filling
location.
WARNING: Because your vehicle has exterior combustion air inlets, all
appliance pilot lights should be turned off during gasoline or propane refuel-
ing. Laws in some states require this.
Servicing and Filling LP Containers
Filling an LP container correctly is very important and should be performed by a
qualified person who knows the proper safety procedures and inspecting containers. Any
new container must be carefully purged for best performance and must NEVER BE
OVERFILLED.
Caution: DO NOT use tools to open or close tank valve. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
LP gas expands 1½% for each 10° increase in temperature. It is imperative to leave
sufficient space inside the container to allow for the natural expansion of gas during
warmer weather. Each propane container is equipped with an overfill device built into the
main valve. This device must remain open during the filling. When the container is filled
to 80%, the maximum level for safety, a liquid will appear replacing the vapor. Stop
filling immediately and close both valves; HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
WARNING: A propane container should never be filled beyond 80% of its
capacity.
Summary of Contents for Heritage
Page 1: ...Where Tradition and In novation Meet Heritage Folding Camping Trailer Owner s Manual...
Page 14: ...5 CHAPTER 2 OBTAINING SERVICE...
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Page 79: ...70 EXTENDED TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY...
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Page 81: ...72 TOWABLE TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY...
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Page 83: ...74 LIMITED WARRANTY TRANSFER APPLICATION...
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