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FREE SPIRIT MOTORHOME
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7.3 SELECTING FUEL TYPES
Butane burns at a much higher temperature than propane but will not change from a liquid to a gas at temperatrues below
32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celcius. Propane, on the other hand, burns at a lower temperature and will continue to
convert from a liquid to a gas at temperatures as low as -40 degrees F or -40 degrees C.
LP dealers will normally handle only the type of gas commonly used and suited to the climate in their area. If you travel
from a warmer part of the country to a colder area you may want to check to make sure you have the right type of LP gas.
7.4 HOW GAS WORkS
There are two types of LP (Liquified Petroleum) gas - propane and butane. Both are compressed into a liquid for easier
transportation and storage. Common names used are tank gas, bottle gas, or simply LP.
In the tank, LP is in the form of a liquid under very high pressure. As it is released, it changes to a vapor or gas and expands
to a much greater volume.
Caution should be exercised when temperatures fall below -40 C (-40 degrees F). You could be without propane at these
lower temperatures.
7.5 LP TANk SYSTEM
The storage tank for the LP gas is mounted underneath the motorhome attached to the vehicle floor. It is accessible only
from outside the vehicle. The tank valve is located near the top center of the tank next to the regulator. Before opening the
supply valve, make sure all controls for the various appliances are in the "OFF" position. This is to prevent any LP gas from
leaking into the motorhome. The supply valve is operated by the LP switch on the monitor panel. The valve is held open
using 12 volt power. If the battery is dead or the battery disconnect is switched off the valve will automatically close.
Refer to page 1-5 for capacity.
7.6 REFILLING LP TANk
Simply open utility center door, and fill the container via the fill valve as indicated on the utility center panel. (Fig 7-1)
Shut off the contol valve on the utility center panel via the rocker switch when filling the container and during travel. Al-
ways refill empty LP gas container as soon as possible.
Do not overfill your LP gas container. stop filling when liquid appears at the overflow valve (B) (often called a 10% valve)
which contacts the liquid level at 80% of container capacity allowing 20% for expansion.
Check after each filling by opening the overflow valve and bleed gas in well-ventilated area until white liquid stops. Overfill-
ing may cause damage to regulator and cause malfunction of LP gas appliances.
The tank is permanently mounted to the motorhome. Therefore the vehicle must be taken to a fueling station to be filled.
When the liquid LP gas appears at the overflow valve, the tank is full.
LP gas stations are found in all parts of the country. Check the yellow pages in your telelphone book if you have trouble
finding a station. Look under "Gas - Liquified Petroleum - Bottled and Bulk" or "Propane".
IMPORTANT
The LP tank has an automatic 80% stop-fill device to prevent over filling of the tank
and it is also recommended to have the tank filled by an authorized filling station.