Servicing And Filling Lp Gas Tank - Jayco Granite Ridge Greyhawk Escapade 2005 Owner's Manual

Utilities & Systems

SERVICING AND FILLING LP GAS TANK

Your LP gas tank should only be serviced and filled by a qualified person who knows the
proper inspection and safety procedures. If an LP gas tank is new, make sure the service
person is aware of it so they can be purged prior to being filled. LP gas tank must never be
filled beyond 80% of capacity to allow for expansion with increases in temperature. The
following warning label is located near the LP gas tank. Make sure that you read,
understand and follow these warning labels.
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WARNING: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80
PERCENT OF CAPACITY.
V Overfilling the LP gas container can result in uncontrolled gas flow,
which can cause fire or explosion.
V A properly filled container will contain approximately 80 percent of its
volume as liquid LP gas.
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WARNING: LP gas cylinders shall not be placed or stored inside the
vehicle. LP gas cylinders are equipped with safety devices that relieve
excessive pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere. FAILURE TO
COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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WARNING: Do not bring or store LP gas cylinders, gasoline, or other
flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a fire or explosion can
result.
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WARNING: Portable fuel-burning equipment, including wood and
charcoal grills and stoves, shall not be used inside the recreation vehicle.
The use of this equipment inside the recreation vehicle may cause fires
or asphyxiation.
When an LP gas tank gets low, sometimes there is a concentration of garlic-like odor,
which may be mistaken for a gas leak. After refueling the tank, the odor usually will
disappear. If not, turn off the LP gas tank and have the system checked by a qualified
technician.
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WARNING: DO NOT use tools or heavy equipment to open or close
valves on the LP gas tank. HAND TIGHTEN only. The use of tools to
tighten the tank valve creates the potential to overtighten the valve. This
could cause damage to the interior seals on the tank valve seat. If
damage occurs, you will not be able to close the tank properly, creating
a false sense of security that the LP gas tank is shut off. Consult with
your independent, authorized dealer or a qualified LP gas dealer if you
have further questions.
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