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LP TANK SYSTEM
The storage reservoir for the LP gas system is a horizontally mounted tank, which is permanently attached to
the vehicle frame. The tank is accessible only from the outside of the vehicle.
REFILLING LP TANK
There are many LP gas refueling stations located throughout the country. These stations are listed in the
telephone directory Yellow Pages under “Gas – Liquefied Petroleum Bottled and Bulk.”
Since the LP tank is permanently mounted to the frame, the motor home must be taken to an LP dealership
for filling. Do not attempt to remove the LP tank from the vehicle. The tank is equipped with a fill adapter
with both internal and external threads, which allows easy filling with any LP filling equipment. The tank is
full when liquid LP gas appears at the overflow valve.
NOTE: The LP tank is equipped with an automatic 80% stop-fill device.
AIR IN THE LP GAS TANK
If your LP gas appliances do not stay lit or require frequent adjustment, even though you know the LP tank
contains sufficient fuel, the problem may be air in the LP gas tank. Air in the tank mixes with the LP gas
vapors causing them to burn poorly. This condition could linger for weeks if the air is not purged from the
tank. Most LP gas dealers have equipment for purging air from LP gas tanks and will purge before refilling
the tank.
TRAVEL WITH LP GAS
It is illegal for vehicle equipped with LP tanks to travel on certain roadways or through certain tunnels. To avoid
inconvenience, check regulations concerning flammable gas transportation.
WARNING
DO NOT FILL CONTAINER TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY. Make sure the motor home
is level when filling. It is possible to accidentally overfill the tank if the vehicle is unleveled, with the
fill valve on the uphill side. Overfilling the LP gas tank can result in uncontrolled gas flow, which can
cause fire or explosion. A properly filled container will contain approximately 80 percent of its volume
as liquid LP gas.
All pilot lights must be extinguished
and supply valve closed before refilling LP gas tanks or
vehicle fuel tanks.
Do not smoke or expose an open flame
while near an LP refueling area. LP gas is heavier-than-
air and extremely flammable.
Never use an open flame
to test for LP gas leaks.
Replace all protective covers and caps on LP system before filling.
Never
fill the LP tank with engine or generator running.