Checking For Leaks; If You Smell Gas; Lp Gas Consumption; Double Bottles (Optional) - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

Checking for leaks

Please refer to Chapter 1, "Safety in Using LP Gas."

IF YOU SMELL GAS

1. Make sure that everyone is out of the RV.
2. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and all smoking materials.
3. Do not touch electrical switches.
4. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection.
5. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
6. Leave area until odor clears.
7. Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.
WARNING: It is not safe to use cooking appliance for comfort heating.
Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation. Before operation:
1. Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan; and,
2. Open window.
This warning label has been located in the cooking area to remind you to provide an
adequate amount of fresh air for combustion. Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen
supply is limited due to the size of the recreational vehicle, and proper ventilation when
using the cooking appliance(s) will avoid danger of asphyxiation.

LP Gas Consumption

Most gas appliances are only operated intermittently. Unless there is heavy use of hot
water, water heater consumption is minimal. During freezing weather and high wind
conditions, furnace consumption can be extremely high.
LP gas consumption depends upon individual use of appliances and the length of time
operated. Each gallon of LP gas produces about 91,500 BTUs of heat energy. Following
is a list of typical appliance consumption when turned on fully for one hour of operation:
Appliance
Stove – Front Top Burner (H.P.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,000
Stove – Rear Top Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,500
Furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,000 to 20,000
Refrigerator – N260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640
Water Heater – 6 gal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,800
NOTE: This chart is an example of a typical system and may not represent the exact
system in your particular unit.

Double Bottles (Optional)

Depending on the type of camping you may wish to enjoy, double fuel bottles may be
desirable, especially in cool weather when using the furnace is necessary.
Consumption Per Hour
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Average BTU