11-4
CLASS C MOTORHOME
After tank has been filled:
1.
Check all container and line connections
periodically to be sure they are tight. When
testing for leaks, use soapy water (never a
match). LP gas has a distinct garlic odor.
2.
If gasoline or LP gas fumes are noticed at any
time, the cause should be determined and
corrected without delay. Always have methyl
alcohol added to your container to prevent
freeze-up.
3.
Before opening the control valve at the LP gas
container, check that controls for all gas
appliances are in the off position. If this is not
done, LP gas could accumulate inside the
vehicle creating a fire or explosion hazard.
4.
LP gas is also potentially lethal if inhaled.
precaution is taken by gas dealers to prevent this
from happening. To help avoid this situation, keep
the control valve closed when not in use even
when the tank is empty. This helps prevent con-
densation from forming. Hold a light bulb near the
regulator to thaw it.
If moisture in the tank is a recurring problem, you
may ask your LP gas dealer to inject a small
amount of dry methyl alcohol into the tank to
absorb the moisture.
Liquid Petroleum vaporizes quickly and easily at
warmer temperatures. Under cold conditions this
process slows down dramatically. When large
amounts of fuel are required when using the
furnace, for example, the fuel may not vaporize
rapidly enough to keep all the appliances going at
a high level. In this case you may have to reduce
the consumption of fuel by lowering the tempera-
ture setting on the furnace, reduce the consump-
tion of hot water, turn up the temperature setting
on your refrigerator or switch from LP to electric
where possible.
The regulator is preset. Do not attempt to adjust it.
This should only be done by an authorized service
outlet. The regulator should not be exposed to the
elements.
If regulator fails: LP gas container may be over-
filled, or there may be impurities in the propane.
Regulator failure could cause LP gas compontents
to malfunction.
11.7 AIR IN THE LP TANK
If your LP appliances burn poorly or do not stay lit
even though you are sure you have plenty of fuel,
you may have air trapped in the tank. The air will
eventually escape along with the LP gas but it may
be necessary that you have your tank purged of air
by the LP gas dealer.
11.8 TRAVELLING LP GAS
In some jurisdictions it is illegal to transport LP gas
on certain roads or through tunnels. Check state
or provincial regulations to make sure your trip will
not be halted or impeded unexpectedly as a result.
11.9 REGULATOR
The LP tank regulator has a plastic cover to protect
it from the weather. This should never be removed
except by qualified service personnel.
The pressure regulator has a vent hole on the
underneath side. Make sure this vent hole is open
and not obstructed in any way.
During freezing weather it may happen that a
regulator may freeze up. This results from a small
amount of moisture in the fuel even though every
Do not use an open flame or a heat lamp to thaw
out regulator.
Fig. 11-3 REGULATOR
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