Leisure UNITY 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Unity Motorhome
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Liquid Propane Gas System
Travelling with LP Gas
NOTICE
In some jurisdictions it is illegal to transport
LP gas on certain roads or through tunnels.
Check state or provincial regulations to
make sure your trip will not be halted
or impeded unexpectedly as a result of
transporting LP gas.
LP Gas Tank Regulator
The LP gas tank regulator has a plastic cover
to protect it from the weather. Only qualified
service personnel are permitted to remove this
cover.
The pressure regulator has a vent hole on the
underside. Make sure this vent hole is open
and not obstructed in any way.
An LP gas regulator may freeze in extremely
cold temperatures. This may result from a small
amount of moisture in the fuel, even though
LP gas dealers take precautions to prevent
this from happening. Keep the LP gas control
valve closed when not in use, even when the
LP gas tank is empty. This helps to prevent
condensation from forming and helps to prevent
freezing. If necessary, hold a light bulb near the
regulator to thaw it.
If moisture in the LP gas tank is a recurring
problem, ask your LP gas dealer to inject a
small amount of dry methyl alcohol into the tank
to absorb the moisture.
LP gas vaporizes quickly and easily in warmer
temperatures. In colder conditions, this
vaporization process significantly slows down.
When large amounts of fuel are required,
when using the furnace for example, the fuel
may not vaporize rapidly enough to keep all
the appliances operating at a high level. In this
case, you may have to reduce the consumption
of fuel by lowering the temperature setting on
the furnace, reducing the consumption of hot
water, turning down the temperature setting on
your refrigerator, or switching from LP gas to
electric power if possible.
The LP gas regulator pressure is preset. Do
NOT attempt to adjust it. Adjustments must only
be performed by an authorized service outlet.
Do NOT expose the regulator to the elements.
If the LP gas regulator fails, the LP gas tank
may be overfilled or impurities may mix with the
propane. Regulator failure could cause LP gas
components to malfunction.
Do not use an open flame or a heat lamp to
thaw the regulator.
LP Gas Leaks
Read, understand, and follow the safety label
affixed near the range area in your motorhome’s
galley. Do NOT remove this label. If you ever
smell LP gas inside the vehicle or if the detector
alarm sounds, carefully follow the instructions
on the label.
Road vibration can loosen propane fittings.
Check the propane system for leaks at least
every 5000 miles (8000 Kms) and whenever
the tank is refilled. Have the entire propane
system inspected annually by qualified service
personnel regardless of the number of miles
driven.
1. Read, understand, and follow safety labels,
signs, and directions in the motorhome.
2. Use soapy water to check for leaks and
watch for bubbles. Never use an open flame.
3. Correct or repair leaks before using
appliances or operating the vehicle.
Caution