Tiffin Motorhomes 2014 Phaeton, Owner'S Manual

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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 2 DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 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.
Figure 2-3. Liquid Propane Tank
Liquid Propane (LP) Gas System
A warning label is conspicuously located near the LP gas container; that label reads:
Warning
DO NOT FILL the LP Container(s) to more than 80% of capacity.
• 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.
• NEVER use an open flame to test for LP gas leaks or to examine the fluid levels in
the fuel tanks.
• After filling any LP system, immediately replace and secure all protective covers and caps.
• After closing the LP valve, close and securely latch the LP door to prevent unintentional access or damage.
• NEVER connect natural gas to the LP gas system—LP gas and natural gas are not interchangeable.
• 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.
Figure 2-4. Gas
Tank Port