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Slam Shut Valve
The propane system is equipped with a slam-shut valve. If this valve detects a sudden increase in flow (as if from a ruptured line) or a shock (as if from an
accident) the valve will shut down the propane system. It will allow a small amount of propane through. If you detect minimal propane flow (ie. one burner will
barely light and the second will not), and you have checked that you have propane in the tank, shut off all appliances, shut off the main valve, and wait several
minutes.
Light one burner on the stove. The flame should be very low and flicker out. Close the burner valve.
Slowly turn on the propane main valve, turning the main valve in very small increments. You may hear a faint click as the slam shut valve resets. Continue to
open the valve slowly, about 1/4 turn every 10 seconds, until the valve is open. Check for propane smell as you turn on the valve.
Once the valve is open, turn on the stove and try to light it. If air entered the line, it may take a short time to purge the air out of the line.
If you still have no propane at the stove, and you detect no propane smell, have a qualified technician check the system.
Propane tanks must not be placed or stored inside your vehicle. Propane tanks are equipped with safety devices which relieve excessive pressure by
discharging gas to the atmosphere. The Aktiv's propane tank is mounted outside the vehicle and will vent propane where it can dissipate; any tank inside the
vehicle will vent into the passenger compartment, creating an explosive propane-air mixture inside the enclosed space, which also contains many potential
sources of ignition.
To reduce the danger of fire or explosion do not store gasoline or other flammable liquids inside your vehicle. In a moving vehicle, containers get tipped
over or jostled and leak, and flammable vapors will create an explosive air-vapor mixture inside your passenger compartment, which also contains many
potential sources of ignition.
Purchase propane from a reputable propane facility. Contaminated propane is a common cause of system failure.
The auxiliary BBQ outlet is regulated to 15 P.S.I. If you are using an external grill with this hookup, ensure that the appliance is rated for that pressure or
has its own regulator for lower pressure.
