Jayco Recon ZX 2011, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 9
PROPANE SYSTEM
and be susceptible to ignition by any nearby
open flame or spark.
If you do overfill the propane container,
contact your dealer or a qualified propane
technician for assistance immediately. Do not
attempt to service a propane container overfill
yourself.
Inspection and 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.
Any cylinder that has been exposed to fire,
leaks or seems damaged should not be
refilled. Do not attempt to repair any
containers, container valves, regulator or
appliances by yourself. Use only trained
certified propane gas service technicians to
perform repairs.
Propane cylinder recertification
If you have an older RV you should know that,
according to Federal law, DOT propane
cylinders may only be used for 12 years after
their manufacture date (the number of years
for certification may vary in your area). After
that, the cylinders must be "recertified" which
provides another five years of use. The
cylinders can be recertified every five years
thereafter. Federal DOT (Department of
Transportation) regulations require periodic
inspections and re-qualifications of the
propane cylinders. DO NOT USE damaged or
rusted containers.
Verify with your local propane dealer that all
required inspections and certifications have
been completed on the propane cylinder
within the correct time period before refilling
the cylinder.
P
ROPANE
R
EGULATOR
The two-stage regulator has the only moving
components in the propane system. Its sole
function is to reduce the pressure from the
propane containers to a safe and consistent
low operating pressure.
•
The first stage reduces the container
pressure to 10-13 lbs.
•
The second stage reduces the 10-13 lbs.
of pressure further to an operating
pressure of 11” W.C. (water column) or
6.35 oz. of outlet pressure to your
appliances.
The second stage is adjustable and will need
to be adjusted by your dealer or qualified
propane service technician for optimum
performance (this adjustment should always
be made with a properly calibrated
manometer). If the pressure is too high, it
affects performance and safety; if the
pressure is too low, your appliances will not
operate correctly.
Propane regulators must always be
installed with the regulator vent facing
downward. Regulators that are not located
in baggage compartments have been
equipped with a protective cover. Make
sure the regulator vent faces downward
and (if applicable) the cover is in place to
minimize vent blockage that could result in
excessive gas pressure causing fire or
explosion.
If your RV is equipped with the “automatic”
two-stage regulator, with both cylinders
properly filled:
•
Turn the lever on the regulator towards
the cylinder you wish to use first. This will
now be the “supply” cylinder and the other
the “reserve.”
•
Slowly open both cylinder valves. The
indicator on top of the regulator will turn
bright green. When the cylinder becomes
empty, the indicator will change to bright
orange.
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