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of the collapsible hose, which means inspections of the collapsible
hose must be made more often to ensure it has no sign of wear.
The average lifetime of a propane collapsible hose is about 2 to 3
years. Inspect the collapsible hoses before every camping season
and when the tank is filled. Check for signs of deterioration, such
as cracks or flexibility loss. If possible, protect the collapsible
hoses from direct sunlight to help slow the aging process.
When replacing a collapsible hose, always replace it with a hose
of the same type and size (check with your dealer). Connections
are used to connect the different collapsible hoses and system
components together. The Acme QCC1 connection at the end
of each gas supply collapsible hose is the one you will have to
disconnect when removing a tank to fill it up. It is made of brass,
and it is not necessary to apply a sealing material to prevent leaks.
It is also threaded left hand, which means you have to twist it
clockwise to remove it and counterclockwise to tighten it.
If a leak is observed on the Acme QCC1
connection and the normal tightening
of the connections does not fix the
problem, it will be necessary to replace
the entire collapsible hose assembly.
The Acme QCC1 connection has been
designed to help restrain the flow of
propane gas in case of an irregularity
in the collapsible hose or regulator failure. Because of a flow
restriction device inside the connection, it can sometimes restrain
the flow of fuel supplying the different appliances in the trailer.
If the flow of propane gas toward the appliances seems to be
restrained, follow these steps to help fix the problem:
1. Make sure all appliances have been disconnected (including
pilots if applicable) and there is no propane gas flow in the
system.
2. Make sure there are no leaks in the system.
3. Slowly open the service valve of the propane gas tank
(DO NOT OPEN SUDDENLY) .
4. If you open it too quickly, the excessive flow dispenser may
attribute the sudden variation in pressure to a damaged
system and cut the propane gas supply.
5. Wait at least 15 seconds before turning on a pilot or appliance.
Following this procedure should create normal propane gas flow
while allowing the excessive flow dispenser to stabilize slowly.
Checking for leaks in the propane gas system
Road vibrations can cause the
loosening of connections and propane
gas connections. It is important to
check for leaks in your propane
gas system at least every 8,500 km
(5,200 miles) of towing and every
time you fill up the tank.
A regular inspection of propane gas components when setting
up in a camping space can help you identify potential problems
before they occur. It is recommended to have your whole propane
gas system checked every year by a repair and maintenance
technician certified in propane gas.
When checking the system, follow these steps to make sure there
are no leaks:
1. Open all windows and the roof air vent.
2. Open the service valve of the propane gas tank.
3. Use a no-ammonia and no-chlorine soap solution, or an
approved solution for detecting leaks, on all pipe connections
(soap solutions with ammonia can cause cracks on pipes and
brass and copper connections). Bubbles in propane gas are
a sign of leakage.