NewMar King Aire 2015, Manual

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Propane Gas System General Information
A warning label has been placed near the Propane gas container. This label reads:
WARNING: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF
CAPACITY.
Overfilling the Propane gas container can result in uncontrolled gas flow, which
can cause fire or explosion. A properly filled container will contain approximately 80 percent of
its volume as liquid Propane gas.
The Propane gas system components in your unit have been approved for use in camping vehicles by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory. Propane gas is a clean-burning dependable fuel when properly
handled. The Propane gas tank mounted on your unit contains liquid propane gas under high pressure.
The liquid gas vaporizes as the fuel is used and passes through the tank valve to a regulator that
automatically reduces the pressure. The low-pressure gas is then distributed to the appliances through the
pipe manifold system. Appliance lighting problems are commonly caused by an improperly adjusted gas
regulator. Never attempt to reset the regulator yourself. Have an authorized service technician make any
necessary adjustments. We recommend that you have the Propane gas system checked by an authorized
service technician at least once a year and after every extended trip.
Although the manufacturer and dealer carefully test for leakage, travel vibrations could loosen fittings.
Leaks can be easily found by applying leak detector solution at the connections.
If leak detector solution is not available, a soapy water solution made with dish soap can be used.
Tightening the fitting usually stops any leaks. If this does not work, shut off the main gas valve at the tank
and immediately consult an authorized service technician for repairs. If a leak is suspected, the identifying
odor smells similar to rotten eggs (sulfur). Never test for a leak by lighting a match or having an open
flame where you suspect leaking gas.
WARNING
Shut off the main gas valve at the tank when the camping vehicle is not in use. Also, shut off the valve when
refueling to avoid potential danger from pilot lights igniting fuel fumes. Some appliances, such as the
refrigerator, have DSI (direct spark ignition) boards, so it is important that you turn the appliances off when the
Propane gas is off. The ignition in the appliances will continue to spark even if there is no Propane gas
available.
Propane Regulator
The regulator acts as the heart for the Propane gas system. The Propane gas in the tank is under high
pressure. The regulator reduces the pressure of this gas so that it is safe to use with the various appliances
in your unit. If corrosion is noticed, contact a qualified Propane gas service technician. Do not adjust the
regulator. It is factory preset. Adjustments are to be made by a qualified Propane service technician using
specialized equipment.
Propane gas regulators must always be installed with the diaphragm vent facing downward. Regulators
that are not in compartments have been equipped with a protective cover. Make sure that the regulator
vent faces downward and that the cover is kept in place to minimize the vent blockage that could result in
excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.
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