Roadtrek CHASE 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Propane relief valve
There is a pressure relief valve on the tank. It is not easily visible on the Chase.
Under no circumstances should anyone fill the tank to more than 80% capacity; doing so can cause liquid propane to flow into
the regulators. If this happens the regulators will have to be replaced. The relief valve with the blue plastic cover will
automatically vent propane if the tank is overfilled or overheats. This is not a user-serviceable item; never attempt to remove
the cover, test, or otherwise interfere with the operation of this valve. Sometimes an overfilled tank will not start venting until the
temperature rises. If this valve should open, it is best to remove all sources of ignition and expeditiously leave the area until
propane odor is no longer detectable. Venting unburned propane is a slightly more advantageous situation than a tank
explosion, which is what this valve is designed to prevent.
Propane Sender
The propane tank has a level indicator with a remote sender to the Monitor Panel. Both the three-light system on the monitor
panel and the gauge on the tank will give you a rough idea of your propane level; you will get a more accurate indication when
you fill up. Note the amount it takes to fill your tank. The seven-gallon tank in your Roadtrek will hold 5.9 gallons / 22 liters when
completely empty and filled to the correct 80% full level. Subtract the amount you buy from this number, and you'll know how
much was in the tank when you filled it. You may find that the gauge will read one light when you still have a considerable
reserve, or you may find that empty means empty, and you'd be wise to refill as soon as it goes down to one light. It depends on
the characteristics of your individual propane system.
Slam shut valve
The propane system is equipped with a slam-shut valve. If this valve detects a sudden increase in flow (as if from a ruptured line) or
a shock (as if from an accident) the valve will shut down the propane system. The slam shut valve can also be triggered by a
sudden high demand, for example turning on both burners and the furnace. If you detect weak or no propane flow, and you have
checked that you have propane in the tank, shut off all appliances and the main valve.
Turn on one burner on the stove and light it. Let it burn out completely.
Slowly turn on the propane, turning the main valve very slowly, until the valve is open. Check for propane smell as you turn on the
valve. You may hear a click as the slam shut valve resets.
Once the valve is open, turn on the stove and try to light it. If air entered the line, it may take a short time to purge the air out of the
line. It may take a few tries to reset the slam shut valve.
If you still have no propane at the stove, and you detect no propane smell, have a qualified technician check the system.