FLEETWOOD RV Class A Gas 2020, Руководство пользователя

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FLEETWOOD RV CLASS A GAS 2020 OWNER’S MANUAL 149
Additional suggested maintenance:
After performing extensive testing, the manufacturer
of the flexible propane supply hoses has determined
that the hoses be replaced every ten (10) years as
failure rate may increase after this period of time . The
motorhome manufacturer recommends following this
guideline to assure continued safety and dependable
use .
PROPANE DISTRIBUTION LINES
A primary manifold with flexible distribution lines
service the propane system . All secondary lines
leading to propane appliances are made of flexible
tubing . The flexible tubing lines are of one piece with no
splices or connections between the primary manifold
and the appliance . Should a leak develop in a flexible
delivery line, the flexible distribution line is replaced
as a component . For safety and system integrity, it
is recommended that propane distribution work be
performed by an authorized dealer or an authorized
service technician .
Follow the recommended guide lines as outlined in
Propane Hose Inspection in this section .
If a propane leak is suspected, have the system
inspected and repaired by a qualified service technician
as soon as possible .
PROPANE CONSUMPTION
Each gallon of propane produces 91,502 BTUs of heat .
One 27 gallon tank produces two million BTU’s . Total
consumption depends on the rate of usage by each
appliance and the operating time . The water heater
and furnace typically uses the most propane .
Determine Fuel Consumption:
• To determine approximately how many hours an
appliance will operate on one gallon of propane,
use the following formula: ‹‹Propane appliances
are rated in Input BTU (British Thermal Units) . The
rating is usually stamped or printed on a tag affixed
to the appliance . For example: the Input rating of
the appliance is 10,000 BTUs .
• One gallon of propane produces 91,502 BTUs .
• Divide the amount of BTUs of one gallon of propane
(91,502) by the rating on the appliance in this
example 10,000 . Net continuous operation time
for one gallon of propane for this appliance would
be approximately 9 .2 hours .
The above formula can be useful when trying to
determine the approximate length of time a tank of
propane will last . Generally, propane appliances do not
continuously operate . An example would be the typical
cycling of the refrigerator .
Determining How Long a Tank of Propane Will Last:
• Combine the BTU input totals of all appliances and
the approximate length of time these appliances
operate per day .
• Multiply the number of liquid gallons in the propane
tank by 91,502 .
• Divide the total of BTUs of the propane tank by
the total number of BTUs the appliances consume,
equals the approximate number of hours of
operation before refueling .
To Cooktop
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From Regulator
Primary Manifold
To Refrigerator
Example of Propane Manifold
INSPECTION:
Inspect the rubber flexible lines twice a year for
abrasions, tears, kinks or other signs of damage .