Tiffin Motorhomes 2011 Phaeton, Owner'S Manual

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D R I V I N G & S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
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Warning
Liquid propane (LP) gas containers, gasoline, or other
flammable liquids are not to be placed or stored inside
the motor home because a fire or explosion may occur.
LP gas containers (Figure 2-3) are equipped with safety
valves that may relieve excess pressure by discharging
gas into the atmosphere—any containment of that
vented LP gas constitutes an explosive hazard.
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Anytime the motor fuel (i.e., diesel fuel) (Figure 2-4) or the LP tank is to be filled, the motor home
engine is to be turned off, all pilot lights must be extinguished, and appliances
turned off. Further, during any filling operation or connecting/disconnecting of any
LP tanks, a NO SMOKING policy should always be observed. In a similar
manner, any other comparable devices of the motor home users (e.g., butane camp-
lights, propane lights and grills) should be treated in a similar manner to assure the
safety of all concerned.
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NEVER use an open flame to test for LP gas leaks or to examine the fluid levels in
the fuel tanks.
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After filling any LP system, immediately replace and secure all protective covers and caps.
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After closing the LP valve, close and securely latch the LP door to prevent unintentional access or
damage.
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NEVER connect natural gas to the LP gas system—LP gas and natural gas are not interchangeable.
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NEVER use any other “burning” equipment (e.g., charcoal grills, wood stoves, butane lights, propane
lights inside the motor home—doing so may cause fires and/or asphyxiation.
Liquid Propane (LP) Gas System
A warning label is conspicuously located near the LP gas container; that label reads:
Figure 2-3. Liquid Propane Tank
Figure 2-4.
Gas Tank
Port