SECTION 8
LP GAS SYSTEM
8-4
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 auto-
matic 80% stop-fill device.
AIR IN THE LP GAS TANK
If your LP gas appliances do not stay lit or
require frequent adjustment, even though you
know the LP tank contains sufficient fuel, the
problem may be air in the LP gas tank. Air in the
tank mixes with the LP gas vapors causing them
to burn poorly. This condition could linger for
weeks if the air is not purged from the tank. Most
LP gas dealers have equipment for purging air
from LP gas tanks and will purge before refilling
the tank.
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 dis-
charging gas to the atmosphere.
Do not place LP gas containers, gaso-
line, or other flammable liquids
inside the vehicle. Fire or explosion
may result.
Do not alter or remove LP tank gauge
at any time.
WARNING
DO NOT FILL CONTAINER TO
MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF
CAPACITY. Make sure the motor
home is level when filling. It is possi-
ble to accidentally overfill the tank if
the vehicle is unlevel, with the fill
valve on the uphill side. Overfilling
the LP gas tank can result in uncon-
trolled gas flow, which can cause fire
or explosion. A properly filled con-
tainer will contain approximately 80
percent of its volume as liquid LP
gas.
All pilot lights must be extin-
guished
and supply valve closed
before refilling LP gas tanks or vehi-
cle fuel tanks.
Do not smoke or expose an open
flame
while near an LP refueling
area. LP gas is heavier-than-air and
extremely flammable.
Never use an open flame
to test for
LP gas leaks.
Replace all protective covers and
caps on LP system before filling.
Never
fill the LP tank with engine or
generator running.
WARNING