Servicing And Filling Lp Containers - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

required by RV industry, Gas Association, and for your own safety. Do not allow
container (filled or empty) to move or roll around while transporting to and from filling
location.
WARNING: Because your vehicle has exterior combustion air inlets, all
appliance pilot lights should be turned off during gasoline or propane refuel-
ing. Laws in some states require this.

Servicing and Filling LP Containers

Filling an LP container correctly is very important and should be performed by a
qualified person who knows the proper safety procedures and inspecting containers. Any
new container must be carefully purged for best performance and must NEVER BE
OVERFILLED.
Caution: DO NOT use tools to open or close tank valve. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
LP gas expands 1½% for each 10° increase in temperature. It is imperative to leave
sufficient space inside the container to allow for the natural expansion of gas during
warmer weather. Each propane container is equipped with an overfill device built into
the main valve. This device must remain open during the filling. When the container is
filled to 80%, the maximum level for safety, a liquid will appear replacing the vapor.
Stop filling immediately and close both valves; HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
WARNING: A propane container should never be filled beyond 80% of its
capacity.
If your tank becomes overfilled and is not allowed to "bleed off" before installation to
the RV system, it may gain pressure from exposure to direct sunlight and will begin
"blowing off" pressure from the overflow valve. This will be detected by the strong odor
around the tanks. Keep open flames away from this area. It is best to find a technician
qualified in releasing an overfill from the container. If that is not possible, remove the
bottle, take it to a safe area at least twenty-five feet from any source of combustion, and
"bleed off" the excess pressure by opening the valve slightly and closing it when
discharge has been sufficient, one to two minutes.
WARNING: LP gas containers are equipped with safety devices, which relieve
excess pressure by discharging gas into the atmosphere. Do not bring or store
LP gas containers, gasoline or other flammable liquids inside the recreational
vehicle. Disregarding this warning may result in fires or explosions.
When an LP container gets low, sometimes there is a concentration of garlic-like odor
which may be mistaken for a gas leak. After a change over to a full tank, the odor usually
will disappear. If not, turn off the LP container(s) and have the system checked by a
qualified technician.
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