Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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Woodall’s Campground and Trailer Guide
and other publications list refueling stations.
Many travel parks sell LP-Gas. Shut off the pilot
lights, appliances and igniters before filling the
LP-Gas tank to prevent a fire or explosion. Have
a trained service person fill the LP-Gas tank.
The LP-Gas tank fill and bleed valves are
located in the LP-Gas tank access outside com-
partment. Caution the service technician, if your
tank is new and being filled for the first time, to
purge any air from the tank before filling. When
the tank is filled to the proper level there is
space available for the conversion of liquid into
gas. If a tank is over- filled it may vent pressure.
When this happens you may detect a strong rot-
ten egg odor near the tank and/or hear a hissing
noise.
WARNING: Turn off all pilot lights and appliances during the
refueling of the motorhome and filling the LP-Gas tank to prevent
a fire or explosion.
LP-Gas exists in both the liquid and vapor state with the LP-Gas 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 pressure relief device. The purpose of the relief valve is to release gas
or liquid caused by overpressurization. You will notice the gauge at the tank,
when full, will only read 3/4. Your monitor panel is adjusted to indicate
FULL at this point.
If you are storing portable LP-Gas tanks (do not transport or store LP-
Gas tanks, gasoline or other flammable liquids inside the motorhome) that
are not connected to an LP-Gas system, install an approved plug in the tank
outlet holes to prevent leaks. Do not store empty LP-Gas tanks. Keep open
flame and spark producing materials away from the LP-Gas area. If this
warning is ignored a fire or explosion could result. Shut off all appliances
and LP-Gas tank valves (located on side of LP-Gas tank underneath the
motorhome) when the motorhome is in storage.
CAUTION: Pressure inside LP-Gas tanks can reach over 300 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 -40º F. Appliances which con-
sume large amounts of LP-Gas, such as the water heater or furnace,
will need to be operated in sequence in extremely cold environments.
LP-Gas System
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S I G N A T U R E 7 • 1 8 2
LP-GAS TANK
LP-Gas Tank