Operating instructions

Liquefied petroleum (LP) gas is available from
an approved storage container to operate your
range, oven, furnace and water heater, and
as an
alternate energy source for some refrigerators.
With proper handling precautions,
LP gas is safe
and provides modern conveniences wherever
you travel.
LP gas is stored as a liquid under
pressure and vaporizes under the control
of a
pressure regulator.
A typical
LP gas tank installation is illustrated
below. Although specific details
of the system
may differ
in your motor home, the major com-
ponents and their relationships will be similar to
those shown.
2---4-~!:"
6
1. LP gas tank
5. Regulator assembly
2. Sight gauge
6. LP gas hose
3. Stop fill valve
7. Outage valve
4. Main shut-off valve
LP GAS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
LP gas is a safe and reliable fuel. As with any
other volatile and flammable material, connnon
sense dictates that
LP gas be handled and used
with respect and caution. Because
LP gas sys-
tems are so reliable, they are often taken for
granted. Neglect can be a very dangerous habit.
If the system is maintained regularly, you can
expect almost trouble free operation.
The first time you have your
LP gas tank filled,
have the serviceman bleed a little
LP gas out of
lP GAS SYSTEM
the small outage valve (this also lets you check
that the bottle is not overfilled) and note the
odor described
as garlic/rotten egg like for
future reference. A small number
of people can-
not smell this odor; if you are one of these you
must take extra care whenever you use your
motor home.
Keep the tank valve closed and turn off all
appliances
if the unit is not being used.
WARNING
LP gas is flammable and potentially explosive. Use
proper
handling, lighting and ventilating procedures.
1. The distinctive odor of LP gas indicates a leak. If
you smell gas:
Extinguish any open flames,
pilot lights and all smok-
ing materials.
Do not touch electrical switches.
Shut off the gas
supply at the container valve(s) or
gas
supply connection(s).
Open doors and other ventilation openings.
Leave the area until odor clears.
Have the gas system serviced by a professional
before using the motor home again.
2. Never check for leaks with an open flame. Use an
approved leak detection solution or a non-ammoni-
ated, non-chlorinated soap solution only.
3. Always be careful when drilling holes or fastening
objects to the motor
home. The LP gas supply lines
could be punctured by a nail or screw.
4. Do not restrict access to LP containers. In an
emergency, the container service valve must be eas-
ily identified and accessible. The container compart-
ment door must always be unlocked, and the LP label
should be visible.
5. Do not carry or store filled or empty LP gas con-
tainers, including accessories such as gas barbe-
cues, in your motor home. LP gas containers are
equipped with a safety device that
relieves excessive
pressure
by discharging gas to the atmosphere.
Always store
LP gas containers outside with the
valves closed and plugged.
6. Do not use any LP gas container other than the
one furnished with your motor home without being
sure that
all connecting components are compatible.
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