Starcraft Travel Star, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 6
STARCRAFT TOWABLE PROPANE SYSTEM
P
ROPANE
G
AS
S
YSTEM
Propane or LP (liquefied petroleum ) gas is a
clean and efficient form of energy when
proper handling and safety precautions are
observed. The propane system in your RV
furnishes the fuel for cooking, heating and hot
water. Propane can also be used as an
alternative energy source for refrigeration
The propane fuel system is comprised of
numerous components such as the
propane container, hoses, the propane gas
regulator, piping and copper tubing lines
to each appliance.
Propane is heavier than air; the gas tends to
flow to lower areas and will sometimes pocket
in these low areas, such as the floor.
Your RV is equipped with a propane alarm
(refer to
Sec. 2 Safety Precautions,
Combination Carbon Monoxide (CO)/Propane
Alarm.)
Maintenance
Although both Starcraft and your selling
dealer carefully test for leakage, travel
vibrations can loosen fittings. Have the
propane system checked at all connections
soon after the purchase of your RV, and after
the initial filling of the propane tanks.
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NOTE: All propane lines have been
checked with air pressure at the time of
manufacture. Dealers are required to recheck
and adjust pressure before retail delivery.
Continued periodic checks of the propane
system at 5,000 miles of travel (or at least
once a year), by a qualified propane service
representative as part of your normal
maintenance is recommended.
Hand tighten the LP gas system valves only,
do not use a wrench or pliers as over
tightening may damage the valve seals and
cause them to leak.
P
ROPANE
L
EAK
T
EST
Leaks may be found easily with a soapy water
solution. Do not use a solution containing
ammonia or chlorine when locating leaks.
These products are corrosive to copper gas
lines and brass fittings, which could result in
deterioration of the copper and brass
components.
Apply the soapy solution to the outside of the
gas piping fittings. If a leak is present, the
soapy solution will “bubble” at the leak point.
If a leak is indicated, shut off the propane
system valve(s) and contact an independent
Starcraft dealer or qualified propane service
representative immediately.
P
ROPANE
S
AFETY
P
ROCEDURE
Propane is a colorless and odorless gas that,
in the liquefied state, resembles water. An
odorant (mercaptan that is described, by
many people, as having an odor similar to
“rotten eggs”) is added as a warning agent. If
you smell propane within the vehicle, quickly
and carefully perform the procedure listed on
the label below.
This label has been placed in the RV near the
range, for models equipped with a propane
system.
Propane cylinders should not be placed or
stored inside RV. LP-gas cylinders are
equipped with safety devices that relieve
pressure by discharging gas into the
atmosphere
Never use an open flame to test for a
propane leak.
Do not check for leaks using
products that contain ammonia or chlorine;
these products can cause cracks to form
on the metal tubing and brass fittings.
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