Pacific Coachworks Blaze'n, Owner'S Manual

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Some precautions you can take to prevent freeze-up are:
I. Keep the tank service valve closed when the
tank is not in use or is empty;
2.
Have the tanks purged by an authorized LP
gas service station;
3.
Have an approved antifreeze (such as
anhydrous methanol) injected into the tanks.
WARNING
NEVER SMOKE WHEN LP TANK IS BEING
FILLED. SMOKING CAN CAUSE
PROPANE TO EXPLODE.
On dual tank systems, the regulator will be an automatic
changeover type. Start with both tanks full. Open the
service valves of both tanks. The tank to which the
manual changeover knob points is the initial one in
service. The "empty" indicator at the top of the
regulator will show white as long as there is fuel in the
tank to which it points. When this tank is empty, the
regulator will sense it and automatically switch service
to the other tank and the indicator will change to red.
Close the service valve of the empty tank and move the
manual changeover knob to the full tank (the
"automatic" feature switched the internal valve but not
the manual changeover knob). The indicator will again
show white. The empty tank may now be removed from
the system for refilling. Regularly check the indicator.
LP Gas Detector:
An LP gas detector has been located near
the floor in the main living area of your RV. The green
light on the front panel indicates the unit is on. When
even a low level (1/5 LFL) of LP gas reaches the sensor
in the detector an alarm will sound alerting you to its
presence.
Be sure to read the LP gas detector manufacturer's
instructions (found in your owner information package)
for testing, operating, maintenance and troubleshooting
guidelines. These detectors will detect other
combustible gases including the propellants of aerosol
cans.
The detector is a 12 volt DC powered device and is
always "on" as long as electrical power is available to it.
The 12 volt DC system works when the trailer is
electrically connected to the tow vehicle, a charged 12
volt battery, or the 120 volt AC power cord is con-
nected to shore power and the converter is plugged in.
If the trailer is in storage or is otherwise not being
used, disconnect the battery.
Start-Up and Operation of LP Gas Fired Appliances.
All LP gas fired appliances use oxygen from the air.
Also, breathing itself consumes oxygen from the air.
Be sure to provide adequate ventilation when occupy-
ing and using your RV. For best ventilation, open a
window and roof vent, or an entry door.
To light up your appliances:
1. Check to be sure all appliance LP gas supply
valves are in the "off" position.
2.
Carefully read the appliance manufacturer's
operating instruction manual for each respective
appliance.
3.
Your LP gas fired appliances are now ready
to be lighted.
The initial lighting of LP gas fired appliances may be
hindered by air trapped in the system. To purge the air
from the system, we recommend lighting the range
first. After several seconds the air will escape and the
gas will ignite. The other appliances will then be easier
to light.
Appliances
Most LP gas fired appliances have lighting procedures
on a plate that is permanently attached to the appliance.
For further information, please refer to the specific
appliance manufacturer's manual included in your
owner information package. All appliances are guar-
anteed by separate warranties from each of their man-
ufacturers.
WARNING ON GAS FURNACES, STOVES,
OVENS, WATER HEATERS AND
REFRIGERATORS
Manufacturers producing LP gas fired appliances
generally adjust them for the location in which they
are manufactured. With an increase in altitude of
just 2,000 or 3,000 feet, gas appliances may be out
of adjustment and burn too rich. A gas appliance
burning too rich is getting too much gas or not
enough air (fuel/air ratio is too high). When