SECTION 5
PROPANE GAS
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NOTE: Both switches must be On to allow
propane supply to the coach. Propane
gas flow can be stopped by turning either
switch Off. Turn switch Off when propane
gas supply is not needed to conserve
house battery power.
Refilling Propane Tank
Since the propane tank is permanently
mounted to the frame, the motor home must be
taken to a propane dealership for filling. Do not
attempt to remove the propane tank from the
vehicle. The tank is equipped with a fill adapter
with both internal and external threads which
allows easy filling with any propane filling
equipment. The tank is full when liquid propane
gas appears at the overflow valve.
NOTE: The propane tank is equipped with an
automatic 80% stop-fill device.
Selecting LP Fuel Types
We recommend using straight propane in your
LP gas 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.
DANGER
DO NOT FILL CONTAINER TO MORE
THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT
IN A FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Make sure the motor home is level when
filling. It is possible to accidentally overfill
the tank if the vehicle is unlevel, with the
fill valve on the uphill side. Overfilling the
propane gas tank can result in
uncontrolled gas flow, which can cause
fire or explosion. A properly filled
container will contain approximately 80
percent of its volume as liquid propane
gas.
All pilot lights must be extinguished
and supply valve closed before refilling
propane gas tanks or vehicle fuel tanks.
Do not smoke or expose an open flame
while near a propane refueling area.
Propane gas is heavier-than-air and
extremely flammable.
Never
fill the propane tank with engine or
generator running.
Before opening the supply valve, check to
be sure all controls for gas appliances are
in the “Off” or “Pilot Off” position. If this
step is not performed, propane gas could
accumulate inside the motor home
creating a fire or explosion hazard.
Never use an open flame
to test for
propane gas leaks.
Replace all protective covers and caps on
propane system before filling.
