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Propane System
FILLING PROPANE TANKS
Prior to filling your LP tanks, please read and observe the following safety precautions:
All new containers (and in some cases used containers) may contain moisture, air or other contaminants,
and it is essential that these be removed before filling the container and placing it into service. Air in a
container carries moisture, which can cause service problems and potential freeze-ups as discussed
earlier.
All pilot lights, appliances, and their igniters (see operating
instructions) shall be turned off before refueling of motor fuel
tanks and/or propane containers.
Can cause ignition of flammable vapors, which can lead to a fire or
explosion and result in death or serious injury.
Your RV has been equipped with propane containers that feature an
Overfill Protection Device (OPD). NFPA 58 (Propane Code) states
that these portable cylinders shall not be filled without this device.
Do not under any circumstances use an older non-OPD cylinder.
Inadvertently overfilling of the pre-OPD cylinders can result in
uncontrolled propane flow that in unvented surroundings can cause
fire and/or explosion.
When refilling an empty cylinder, position the tank selector knob
toward the full cylinder. Failure to do so will result in propane
escaping out of the high-pressure hose through the excess flow
check valve.
Do not fill propane container(s) to more than 80 percent of capacity.
A properly filled container contains approximately 80 percent of its
volume as liquid propane.
Overfilling propane container(s) can result in uncontrolled propane
flow, which could lead to a fire or explosion and result in death or
serious injury.
Failure to comply could result in a fire or personal injury.
When using this outdoor cooking area, the vehicle must be level and
stabilized.
Do not violate manufacturers' instructions on required clearances
for cooking appliances during use.
Do not store cooking appliances until cool to the touch.
Can lead to a fire and explosion and result in death or serious injury.
