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2009
K
night
Propane Sy
stems - 7
Turn off the primary shut-off valve on
the propane tank when the tank is being
filled, when driving, in between trips
and when in storage.
Hand-tighten the primary valve only.
DO NOT
use a wrench or pliers.
This will over-tighten the valve.
The primary valve is designed to be
closed by hand. Over-tightening may
permanently damage the valve seat.
CAUTION
In some States and Canadian
provinces, it may be illegal to drive the
motorhome while primary valve on the
Propane tank is open.
ExTERIOR pROpANE LINE HOOkUp pREp
An auxiliary remote propane hookup is for
external propane accessories and to be used
for external components only. For safety, only
approved propane quick disconnect fittings
and flexible hose should be used to connect
external accessories to the remote hookup.
A propane quick disconnect fitting should be
installed by a qualified agency as defined in
the National Fire Protection Association NFPA
(Fire) 54-02 code.
The exterior
propane line
hookup prep is
found in a curbside
compartment behind
the water heater.
INSPECTION
Check for
leaks on all
connections
each time the
remote propane
is used. If a
leak is detected,
turn off the
primary shut-off valve on the propane
tank. Contact a qualified service
center for the necessary repairs
pROpANE FUNDAMENTALS
050250d
Exterior Propane
Line Shut-Off
Valve
Plug
050282
020155b
The above capacities allow for 20% vapor space
on each cylinder. Data taken from the national Fire
Prevention Association (NFPA). Pamphlet #58-1998.
#capacty
gallon
capacty
BTu capacty
5
1.18
107,909
10
2.36
215,807
11
2.59
237,387
20
4.72
431,613
30
7.08
647,420
40
9.43
863,226
conVeRsions
gallons to liters
(1 gallon = 3.785 liters)
Fahrenheit to Celsius
(Fº - 32 ÷ 1.8 = Cº)
11 in Water Column = 6 1/4 ozs. per sq. in. pressure.
27.7 in. Water Column = 1 lb. per sq. in. pressure.
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