Lp Gas Consumption; Double Bottles (Option); Automatic Changeover Regulator (Option) - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

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 (Option)

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.
CAUTION: If you have double bottles on your RV, use only one at a time.
Otherwise the gas supply will be drawn from both bottles until the supply has been
totally exhausted. Using one bottle until it is empty, then using the second bottle
will allow you to fill the empty bottle at your convenience without being totally out
of propane.

Automatic Changeover Regulator (Option)

(FOR DOUBLE BOTTLES OPTION ONLY)
The automatic changeover regulator allows both gas bottles to be turned on simulta-
neously. The arrow on the regulator handle indicates which bottle is in service. When the
indicated bottle in service becomes empty, changeover is automatically accomplished to
commence drawing fuel from the other bottle. At this point, the plastic window will
display a red signal or flag to indicate the condition. The lever should then be flipped
over to indicate service on the other bottle. The first bottle which was depleted can then
be turned off, uncoupled and taken to be refilled without disturbing the RV gas supply.
After refilling, it can be removed and again turned to the "ON" position. When the other
bottle is depleted, the LP gas supply will again be automatically changed back to the first
bottle.
Consumption Per Hour
47
Average BTU