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LPG Regulator
The LPG regulators used on t\irstream motorhomes are designed for low
pressure service with
a
normal outlet
pressure setting of
11.5"
\vater
column.
Only personnel trained in the proper procedures, codes, standards.
etc. should service regulators.
Have the regulator inspected each time the tank is refilled.
Make sure the
regulator vent opening on both first and second stage regulators does not
become plugged by mud, insects, snow, ice, paint, etc.
Vents must remain
open.
Replace any regulator that has had water in the spring case, or shows
evidence of external COrrOSlfln, Dr corrosion inside the spring case.
Closely
examine regulators direct
l\ ,_' ,
HH1ected to the container valve by means of a
solid
POL
adaptor
(horiwntal
mounting)
for
signs of
corrosion.
(An
Airstream Service Center is recummended for this service.)
BASIC RULES FOR SAFETY
WARNING:
Do
NOT store LP containers within vehicle.
LP containers are
equipped with safety devices that vent gas should the pressure become
excessive.
WARNING:
Do
NOT use cooking appliances for comfort heating.
Cooking
appliances need fresh
air for safe operation.
Before operation open
overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan and open window.
A warning label has been located in the cooking area to remind you to
provide an adequate supply 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 appliances will avoid
dangers of asphyxiation.
I t
is
especially important that cooking appliances
not be used for comfort heating as the danger of asphyxiation
is
greater
when the appliance
is
used for a long period of time.
WARNING:
Portable fuel-burning equipment, including wood and
grills
and
stoves~
shall not be used inside the recreational vehicle.
of
this
equipment
inside
the
recreational
vehicle
may cause
asphyxiation.
charcoal
The use
fire or
WARNING:
A Warning Label has been located near the LP gas container.
This label reads:
DO NOT
FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80
PERCENT OF CAPACITY.
Overfilling the LP gas container can result in
uncontrolled gas flow
which
can cause fire or explosion.
A properly filled
container will contain dpproximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid LP
gas.
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