Thor Motor Coach CLASS B, Owner'S Manual

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P R O PA N E S Y S T E M
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The main propane gas valve installed on this vehicle is con-
trolled by an electrical solenoid. The actuation switch for the
gas valve is located on the propane access panel, positioned
along the lower left side of the vehicle. This panel also contains
the propane tank fill port and a propane tank bleeder valve.
TURNING ON THE PROPANE GAS
1. Ensure the master battery disconnect switch is ON.
2. Ensure ALL burner valves, controls, and pilot light valves
are closed.
3. Turn ON the main gas valve switch. When the red light
on the switch illuminates, it indicates that the main gas
valve is OPEN.
4. Listen carefully as propane begins to flow. If a hissing
noise is heard for more than one or two seconds, THERE
MAY BE A GAS LEAK! Turn OFF the main gas valve
switch and contact your selling dealer’s service depart-
ment to have the propane system tested.
5. Operate the gas appliance(s) and devices as needed, fol-
lowing the appliance manufacturer's instructions.
TURNING OFF THE PROPANE GAS
1. CLOSE and turn OFF all burner valves, controls, and
pilot lights to all gas appliances and devices.
2. Turn OFF the main gas valve switch. The red light on
the switch will extinguish, indicating the gas valve is
CLOSED.
NOTES:
• The main propane valve installed on this vehicle
is controlled by a rocker switch, controlling a gas-
valve solenoid. It has a built-in red light that when
illuminated, indicates the main gas valve is OPEN.
To close the gas-valve, turn OFF the gas valve
switch (red light extinguishes).
• The main propane valve solenoid is only powered
by the auxiliary battery (12 volts DC). It is NOT
powered through shore power or the generator (via
the converter). The Main Battery Disconnect switch
must be ON in order to use of the propane system.
Using the Propane System
Main Gas Valve
Do not use gas cooking appliances for comfort
heating. Can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning,
which can lead to death or serious injury.
DANGER DANGER
Gas cooking appliances need fresh air for safe
operation. Before operating:
• Open vents or windows slightly or turn on exhaust
fan prior to using cooking appliance.
•
Gas flames consume oxygen, which should be
replaced to ensure proper combustion.
• Improper use can result in death or serious injury.
WARNING WARNING
RANGE COVERS MUST BE OPEN WHEN THE SURFACE
BURNERS ARE IN OPERATION.
IF YOUR MOTORHOME HAS A PRIVACY CURTAIN
WITHIN 6 FEET OF THE GAS COOKTOP; do not operate
unless the privacy curtain is secured away from the
appliance or removed.
Do not store combustible materials on or near gas
appliances.
May cause a fire, which could result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING WARNING
Some appliances, such as furnaces, water heaters and
refrigerators, are equipped with automatic propane
igniters, while some stove or oven models may require
lighting a pilot light before operating the appliance.
MAKE SURE THAT YOU READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND
ALL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR HANDLING AND
OPERATION OF ALL GAS APPLIANCES AND DEVICES
OF THE PROPANE SYSTEM.
NOTICE NOTICE
To operate the main gas valve solenoid, 12 volt DC
power must be present by turning ON the master
battery switch. When 12 volt DC power from the
auxiliary battery is OFF or unavailable, the gas valve is
in-operable and remains CLOSED. However, if battery
power is restored and the main propane gas valve
switch was left in the ON position, the main gas valve
solenoid will OPEN.
NOTICE NOTICE
Propane access panel,
positioned along the
lower left side of the
vehicle