Roadtrek CHASE 2021, Руководство пользователя

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About Propane
Propane fuel is colorless, heavier than air and smells like garlic or rotten eggs. The odor is added by the distributor so propane may
smell differently as you travel and purchase propane from various distributors. Being heavier than air it will collect in low spots and
along the floor of your vehicle.
If you smell propane or your propane detector sounds, immediately get all occupants out of the vehicle, and turn the manual shutoff
valve off. Wait for the propane to dissipate. Once the smell is gone, take the vehicle to a qualified repair facility to find and fix the
problem before using the propane system again. If closing the manual shutoff valve does not stop the propane leak and you still
smell propane, do not attempt to start, drive, occupy or otherwise use the vehicle in the presence of a propane smell.
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 Roadtrek'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.
Regulatory Concerns
Many jurisdictions place restrictions on propane on highways, in tunnels, on ferries, and on bridges. Please follow all local restrictions in all the
jurisdictions along your trip. Some bridges/tunnels/ferries require you to have your main tank valve closed. This valve must be closed whenever
the vehicle is in motion in any case, not just in certain areas. Other bridge/tunnels/ferries ban vehicles with propane tanks entirely. Plan and
take an alternate route if passing through areas where vehicles with propane are prohibited.