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LIQUID PROPANE GAS SYSTEM
LP appliances are: Water Heater and Furnace
Your motorhome is equipped with a Liquid Propane (LP) gas
system that provides a fuel source to the appliances which are
designed to use this gas for operation. The storage tank is located
in the driver rear LP storage compartment. This compartment
houses the removable 20 pound LP tank with gauge and the
LP regulator. This is a DOT tank that will have to be replaced or
recertified according to the Provincial or State law. The valve to
open and close the LP tank is at the top of the tank.
The regulator for the LP system is located on the right hand side of
the compartment. This compartment is vented through the floor
of the compartment.
An LP gas regulator must always be installed with the diaphragm
vent facing downward. Make sure that the regulator vent is not
blocked.
NOTE:
Your LP gas appliances may not light on the first try.
There may be air in the LP gas lines that will dissipate as the gas
pressurizes the lines. To reset the furnace or water heater turn
off the battery switch for 5 seconds and turn it back on.
NOTE:
Ensure the propane system valve is fully shut when
vehicle is in motion. It is not safe to travel while propane
appliances are in use. Do not store gasoline, LP gas or other
flammable liquids inside your vehicle.
WARNING:
DO NOT FILL LP CONTAINER TO MORE THAN
80% CAPACITY. Overfilling the LP gas container can result in
uncontrolled gas flow, which can cause a fire or explosion. A
properly filled container will contain approximately 80% of its
volume of LP gas.
WARNING:
Do not bring or store LP gas containers, gasoline or
other flammable liquids inside the vehicle, as a fire or explosion
may result. LP gas containers should not be placed or stored
inside the vehicle as LP gas containers are equipped with safety
devices that relieve excessive pressure by discharging gas into
the atmosphere.
WARNING:
It is not safe to use cooking appliances for comfort
heating. Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation.
Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply in the unit is limited due
to the size of the vehicle. Proper ventilation when using the cooking
appliance(s) will avoid the danger of asphyxiation. It is especially
important that cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating
as the danger of asphyxiation is greater when the appliance is used
for a long period of time. Therefore, before operation, be sure to
open a source of ventilation. Portable gas stoves or gas cooking
appliances should not be use inside the vehicle.
WARNING:
Do not use portable fuel burning equipment,
including wood and charcoal grills and stoves inside the
motorhome. The use of this equipment inside the recreational
vehicle may cause fire, or asphyxiation.
MOTORHOME SYSTEMS
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1.
Extinguish any open flames and all smoking materials.
2.
Do not touch any electrical switches.
3.
Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve or gas supply
connection.
4.
Open all the doors and other ventilating openings.
5.
Leave the area until the odor clears and you are sure there
is no further risk to you.
6.
Have the gas system checked and leakage source
corrected before using it again.
