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11-4
EMPRESS
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 temperature setting on the
furnace, reduce the consumption 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 the LP gas components malfunction the possible
cause could be:
1. The LP gas container may be overfi lled.
2. There may be impurities in the propane.
3. The LP Regulator could be defective.
Do not use an open fl ame or a heat lamp to thaw
out regulator.
out regulator.
WARNING
REGULATOR
After tank has been fi lled:
1. Check all container and line connections periodi-
cally 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 LP gas fumes are noticed at any time, the cause
should be determined and corrected without de-
lay. In winter, always have methyl alcohol added
to your container for winter operation to prevent
freeze-up.
3. Before opening the control valve at the LP gas
container, check that controls for all gas appli-
ances are in the off position. If this is not done, LP
gas could accumulate inside the vehicle creating
a fi re or explosion hazard.
4. LP gas is also potentially lethal if inhaled.
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. During the tanks fi rst fi ll, ensure
that the tank is purged.
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 qualifi ed service personnel. Make sure
that the regulator vent faces downward and that
the cover is kept in place to minimize vent block-
age that could result in excessive gas pressure
causing fi re or explosion. During freezing weather
it may happen that a regulator may freeze up. This
happens when there is a small amount of moisture
in the fuel (even though every 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 emp-
ty. This helps prevent condensation from forming.
Hold a light bulb near the regulator to thaw it.