VILLAGIO OWNERS MANUAL
Renegade RV
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Association, propane gas outlets in the United States do not offer any other type of liquefied
petroleum gas than propane to the general public.)
NOTE: lf you travel outside the U.S with your motorhome, you may find butane or
propane/butane mixtures available in
addition to propane. Because gas burning RV appliances are designed to run on propane only,
we recommend that you request straight propane only. Butane burns about 30 percent hotter
than propane and can overheat some appliances, particularly refrigerators, and cause
permanent damage. Other appliances designed to operate on propane can become sooted and
lose efficiency by using butane fuel.
Air in the Propane Gas Tank
If your gas appliances do not stay lit or require frequent adjustment, even though you know the
propane tank contains sufficient fuel, the problem may be air in the propane gas tank. Air in the
tank mixes with the propane gas vapors causing them to burn poorly. This condition could linger
for weeks if the air is not purged from the tank. Most propane gas dealers have equipment for
purging air from propane gas tanks and will purge before refilling the tank.
5-2 SAFE USE OF THE PROPANE
GAS SYSTEM
The propane system is designed and built with strict adherence to national, state, and
recreational vehicle industry requirements for mobile propane gas equipment.
For your safety,
there are many safety devices and backup systems installed, such as tank fill overflow valves,
an interior propane gas detector/ alarm, and an interior carbon monoxide (CO) detector/ alarm.
Propane gas also contains an odor additive that you can smell if propane is present in the air.
Here are a few precautions to observe that will help you to use the propane gas system safely:
1) Exercise caution at all times. Be familiar with the distinctive odor of propane gas. If a leak is
suspected, tum off the supply valve immediately. Have the propane gas system checked by
your dealer or other qualified propane gas service center.
2) Do not tamper with the propane gas piping system, pressure regulator, or gas appliances.
3) Service and maintenance of propane gas system components should be performed only by
your dealer or a qualified propane gas service center.
4) Never attempt to connect natural gas to the propane gas system.
5) Have the entire propane gas system inspected for possible leaks and missing or damaged
parts at each tank filling. Also inspect before and after each trip, and any time trouble is
suspected.
6) Tum the propane supply valve off when not using the propane gas system.
7)
Never use a wrench to tighten the tank supply valve. It is designed to close leak-tight by
hand. If a wrench is required to completely lose the valve, it is defective and must be
replaced.
8) Be sure appliance and outside vents are open and free from obstruction when using the
propane gas system.
9) Never attach a lock or any device requiring a key to the propane tank compartment door.
According to standards set for recreation vehicles, the propane supply valve must be readily
accessible in an emergency.
10) Exercise caution when drilling holes or
