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MOTORHOME SYSTEMS
LP Gas System
Your motorhome is equipped with a Liquid Propane (LP) gas system that provides fuel to the appliances, which are
designed to use this fuel for operation.
The storage tank is located under the chassis.
The main shut-off valve is operated electronically by the switch located in the driver’s rear bench face frame beside the
distribution panel.
The filler valve and bleeder valve for the LP gas is located in the driver side rocker panel LP compartment door.
The LP gas regulator is located on the propane tank under the vehicle. LP 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 vent blockage
that could result in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.
The LP gas tank gauge is located in the monitor panel above the passenger’s side entry door.
Warning: Do not bring or store LP gas containers, gasoline or other flammable liquids inside the vehicle
,
because 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 dangers 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.
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.
DO NOT FILL LP CONTAINER TO MORE THAN 80% CAPACITY.
Overfilling the LP gas container can
result in uncontrolled gas flow, which can cause fire or explosion. A properly filled container will contain
approximately 80% of its volume of LP gas.
If you smell gas:
1.
Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights 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 odour clears and you are sure there is no further risk to you or others.
6.
Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.
