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Propane Systems
SECTION EIGHT
PROPANE DETECTOR
The propane detector is required safety equipment in
RVs . American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
1192 —
Fire & Life Safety, 6.4.8, Propane Detectors states:
“All recreational vehicles equipped with a propane appliance
and electrical system shall be equipped with a propane
detector listed as suitable for use in recreational vehicles
under the requirements of UL 1484 and installed according
to the terms of its listing”.
The propane detector is also sensitive to other fumes
such as; hair spray, which may contain butane as the
propellant . Butane, like propane, is heavier than air and
will settle to floor level . Sulfated batteries (rotten egg
odor) can also cause the detector to alarm .
About Propane Leaks:
Propane is heavier than air and generally will settle to the
lowest point . Propane leaking from a pipe or fitting will
concentrate at the leak and float downwards . Propane
escaping from a cooktop burner will concentrate around
the burner, cooktop and adjoining counter space and
is highly combustible . This concentration of gas can
exist for an extended period before the gas reaches the
detector’s location and sounds an alarm .
The propane detector is not designed to detect other
types of gas . However, some products may cause the
detector to alarm, such as; alcohol, liquor, methane,
kerosene, gasoline, deodorants, colognes, propellant
used in spray cans and cleaning solvents . In some cases,
vapors from glue and adhesive used in manufacturing
the motorhome can cause the detector to alarm for
several months after the date of manufacture . If it
is determined that the detector has false alarmed
because of the above mentioned nuisance gases, press
the Test/Reset button to reset the detector . Ventilate
the motorhome with fresh air . Take precautions to
ensure one of these cases has not masked an actual
propane leak .
The propane detector draws less current than one
instrument panel lamp and will detect propane until
the battery is discharged to approximately 7 .0 Volts
DC . The detector may not operate properly at extreme
low voltage . The detector will not operate if power is
disconnected or if power is interrupted . The propane
detector has a self-check circuit running at all times
while the detector is powered . In the event that the
circuitry fails, a failure alarm will sound and the LED
will flash red and green .
Propane Detector Operation:
When the detector is first powered, the LED will flash
yellow for three minutes as the detector is stabilizing .
At the end of the startup cycle, the LED will turn green
indicating full operation . The detector will sound if an
unsafe level of propane is present .
WARNING:
Propane is highly volatile and extremely explosive .
Do not use matches or open flame to test for
leaks . Use only approved propane leak testing
solution for leak detection . Unapproved solutions
can damage copper tubing and brass fittings . All
fittings tested should be thoroughly rinsed and
dried after testing . For continued operational safety
and integrity of the propane system, only qualified
service personnel should perform maintenance or
repairs to the propane system .
Typical Propane Detector
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