Monaco DYNASTY 2006, User Manual

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244 • SECTION 7 — LP-GAS SYSTEMS DYNASTY 2006
The LP-Gas tank fi ll is located in the roadside compartment. When the tank is fi lled to the proper level there is
space available for the conversion of liquid into gas. If a tank is overfi lled it can cause the safety valve to release
pressure. When this happens, a strong rotten egg odor near the tank and/or a hissing noise may be detected.
WARNING:
It is common for small amounts of LP-Gas to escape and evaporate during the fueling
process. Protect bare skin. Instant freezing will occur if exposed to LP-Gas.
LP-Gas exists in both liquid and vapor form within the tank. A “Full” tank is approximately 80% liquid. The
pressure inside the tank varies with the temperature of the liquid. All tanks are required to be equipped with a
safety pressure relief device. The purpose of the safety valve is to release excess pressure. When the tank is full,
the gauge on the tank will only read ¾ full. The Aladdin system is adjusted to indicate “full” at this point.
NOTE:
If the tank is being filled for the first time inform the service technician to purge any air
from the tank before filling.
Tank Filling Procedures:
1. Turn off pilot lights, all appliances and the engine. Close all
vents, doors and windows to prevent vapors from entering
the motorhome.
2. Remove the dust cover. Screw the fi ll nozzle to the fi ll valve.
3. Turn on the dispensing pump, then open the 80% bleed valve.
4. Open the dispensing valve on the fi ll nozzle and dispense
liquid into the tank.
5. Close the dispensing valve on fi ll nozzle as liquid just
begins to expel from the 80% bleed valve. The overfi ll
protection valve prevents fi lling the tank to more than 80%
of the rated capacity.
6. Close the 80% valve and shut off the dispensing pump.
7. Open the high-pressure bleed valve on the fi ll nozzle to
remove pressure between the dispensing pump and the fi ll
nozzle. Remove the nozzle from the fi ll valve.
8. Install the dust cover.
9. LP-Gas appliances (especially the refrigerator) may have
diffi culty starting after a period of non-use. Light the stove
fi rst to speed the process of supplying fresh fuel to the
appliances.
CAUTION:
Pressure inside LP-Gas tanks can reach over 200 psi when exposed to direct sunlight. A
high-pressure safety relief valve will purge excess high pressure if necessary. LP-Gas will
stop vaporizing as the LP-Gas tank temperature approaches -44º F.
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