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SECTION 5 –
PROPANE GAS
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.
PROPANE ACCESSORY
CONNECTION
Your motorhome is featured with a Propane
Accessory Connection for your convenience, to
connect items such as a portable BBQ grill.
This connection is on the low pressure side of
the propane gas pressure regulator. Portable
appliances which have an additional or built-in
regulator may not operate correctly.
The Propane Accessory Connection is
provided with a shut-off valve that has on/off
indicator arrows. Rotate the shut-off valve
“clockwise” to turn gas supply OFF. Rotate the
shut-off valve “counter-clockwise” to turn gas
supply ON.
See
Section 2 - Safety and Precautions
in this
manual for other safety and precautions you need
to be aware of related to propane.
CAUTION
Turn valve off when not in use.
Secure cap to outlet when not in use.
After turning on gas, test gas piping
connections to appliance for leakage with
soapy water or bubble solution.
Do not use products that contain
ammonia or chlorine.
LP Shut-off Valve
*Valve shown in the OFF (closed) position
OFF
ON
LP Accessory Connection
(Located at rear of motorhome)
-Typical View
Shut-off Valve
