Jayco SENECA, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 6
FUEL & LP SYSTEM
qualified propane facility for servicing or filling.
Only the authorized gas service technician(s)
should be near the motor home while the
propane tank is being filled. The new
propane container must be carefully purged
for proper appliance performance and
operation. The propane tank must
NEVER
E OVERFILLED.
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ompartment door is securely latched.
por only creating a
azardous condition.
el has been placed
y the propane container.
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Replace all protective covers and caps on the
propane system and/or container after filling.
Make sure the valve is closed an
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LP gas container overfill
Never allow your propane tank to be filled
above the maximum safe level as indicated by
the fixed liquid level gauge. Do not allow the
visible gauge to be used for filling. Overfilling
the propane container above the liquid
capacity indicated on the container, could
allow liquid propane to enter the system that
is designed for va
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The following warming lab
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WARNING:
DO NOT
FILL CO R(S) TO MORE NTAINE
THAN
80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY.
FA T ILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESUL
IN DEATH OR SE RIOUS INJURY.
OVERFILLING THE PROPANE CONTAINER
CAN RESULT
IN UN ICH CONTROLLED PROPANE FLOW, WH
CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
A PROPERLY ONTAINS FILLED CONTAINER C
APPROXIMATELY
80 PERCENT OF ITS VOLUME AS LIQUID
PROPANE.
Fig. 6.5 “Do not fill to more than 80%” label
on the LP gas system
omponents.
Always shut OFF the engine while
refueling. Do not smoke and do not
operate
Refer to your Warranty Packet for more
information
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ROPANE
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YSTEM
After your motor home is completely set up
and you are prepared for camping enjoyment,
use the following steps for propane operation:
1. Close ALL burner valves, controls and
nd wait 15 minutes before
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manual located in
the Warranty Packet.
pilot light valves.
2. Open the main valve in the propane tank
slowly to avoid a fast rush of propane
vapor through the excess flow valve
causing propane “freeze-up.” Should you
experience propane “freeze-up,” close the
main valve a
trying again.
3. Listen carefully as propane begins to flow.
If a hissing noise is heard for more than
one or two seconds, close the main valve
and contact your RV dealer to have th
propane system tested.
4. Light the appliances as needed and
directed in the appropriate appliance
manufacturer’s owner
other ignition sources while
refueling.
If you suspect your propane container has
been overfilled, contact your independent
Jayco dealer or a qualified propane
technician for assistance immediately. Do
not attempt to service a propane container
overfill yourself.
When the propane container is
disconnected from the main supply hose
and the P.O.L. connection, install the
P.O.L. plastic cap that is attached to the
container
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