Jayco SENECA, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 6
FUEL & LP SYSTEM
P
ROPANE
S
AFETY
P
ROCEDURE
Propane is a colorless and odorless gas that,
in the liquefied state, resembles water. An
odorant (usually a sulfur compound) is added
as a warning agent. If you smell propane
within the vehicle, quickly and carefully
perform the procedure listed on the label
below.
This label has been placed in the vehicle near
the range, for models equipped with a
propane system.
h can be mistaken for a
r qualified propane service
presentative.
ROPANE
G
AS
C
ONTAINER
Fig. 6.3 propane system label
When propane container is low, occasionally
there may be a concentration of an onion or
garlic-like odor, whic
propane gas leak.
After the propane container has been
refueled, the odor will usually disappear. If
not, turn off the valve(s) and have the
propane system inspected by an independent
Jayco dealer o
re
P
Propane is a true gas compressed into a
liquid form. As the fuel is released from the
container, it changes to vapor which is then
used for the operation of the appliances.
Propane will not run through the appliances in
the liquid state. A permanently mounted
A.S.M.E. approved propane container
DOT propane cylinders must be
transported and stored in an upright
position so the pressure relief device will
function properly. Laying a DOT propane
cylinder on its side may potentially create a
very dangerous situation.
is
cated under the floor of the motor home. lo
NOTE
:
Tanks are to be installed, fueled
and maintained in accordance to State and
ocal codes, rules, regulations or laws.
expansion of gas
uring warmer weather.
1: Propan ne gauge
ASME tank
L
Propane expands 1½ percent for every ten
degrees of increase in temperature. It is
imperative to leave sufficient space inside the
container to allow for natural
d
1
2
e fill valve; 2: Propa
Fig. 6.4
Servicing or filling
Because the container is not removable, the
motor home will need to be driven to a
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