SECTION 8
– LP Gas System
8-4
Class A
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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
close the valve, it is defective and must be
replaced.
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Be sure appliance and outside vents are open
and free from obstruction when using the LP
gas system.
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Never attach a lock or any device requiring a
key to the LP tank compartment door.
According to standards set for recreation
vehicles, the LP supply valve must be readily
accessible in an emergency.
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Exercise caution when drilling holes or
attaching objects to the walls. Gas lines and
electrical wiring could be seriously damaged
and present an extreme safety hazard.
SELECTING LP FUEL TYPES
We recommend using straight propane in your
LP tank. Propane gas is commonly available at
all LP gas outlets in the U.S. (According to the
National LP Gas Association, LP gas outlets in
the United States do not offer any other type of
liquefied petroleum gas than propane to the
general public.) Check local phone directory
yellow pages for locations of local LP gas
refilling stations or bulk dealerships.
NOTE:If you travel outside the U.S. with your
motor home, 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.
REFILLING LP TANK
There are many LP gas refueling stations
located throughout the country. These stations
are listed in the telephone directory Yellow Pages
under “Gas - Liquified Petroleum - Bottled and
Bulk.”
Since the LP tank is permanently mounted to
the frame, the motor home must be taken to an LP
dealership for filling. Do not attempt to remove
the LP tank from the vehicle. The tank is
equipped with a fill adapter with both internal
and external threads which allows easy filling
with any LP filling equipment. The tank is full
when liquid LP gas appears at the overflow
valve.
NOTE:The LP tank is equipped with an
automatic 80% stop-fill device.
WARNING
Make sure the filling attendant uses the
80% overflow valve when filling the tank.
A tank should never be filled above 80%
level to allow for vaporization and liquid
expansion.
Do not place LP gas containers inside the
vehicle. LP gas containers are equipped
with safety devices which relieve
excessive pressure by discharging gas to
the atmosphere.
Do not place LP gas containers, gasoline,
or other flammable liquids inside the
vehicle. Fire or explosion may result.
Do not alter or remove LP tank gauge at
any time.