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LP Gas Consumption
Most gas appliances are only operated intermittently. Unless there is heavy use of hot
water, the 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 the 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
Range/Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,100
Furnace (Kiwi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,000 to 20,000
Furnace (Kiwi Too) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,000 to 40,000
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640-1,200
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.
NOTE: If you have double LP gas bottles on your RV, use only one at a time.
Otherwise the gas supply will be drawn equally 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 LP gas.
LP DETECTOR
All recreation vehicles containing LP gas systems with LP gas consuming appliances
require a LP gas leak detection device for safety protection. A converter or chassis battery
is required to supply 12-volt DC energy to operate leak detector.
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WARNING: Limitations of propane/methane gas detectors:
• This detector will not work without power. Examples causing no power are:
an open circuit breaker, a faulty power line connection, a blown or missing
fuse.
• This detector will only indicate the presence of propane or methane gas at
the sensor. Explosive gas may be present in other areas.
• This detector may not be heard. The alarm loudness is designed to meet or
exceed regulatory standards, however, the alarm may not be heard if
detectors are located in remote locations or behind closed doors. The alarm
may not be heard by persons who are hard of hearing.
• This detector is not a smoke detector, it is not suitable as a smoke or fire
detector.
• This detector is not suitable for installation in hazardous areas as defined in
the national electrical code.
Average BTU
Consumption Per Hour
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Operation
Power On Warm Up: When power is first applied the yellow LED light will flash for
three minutes while the detector is warming up. At the end of that time the LED light will
turn green indicating full operation. If the detector has detected unsafe levels of gas it
will immediately go into alarm.
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CAUTION: This detector cannot alarm during the three minute warm up
cycle.
Testing
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WARNING: Test the operation of this detector after the vehicle has
been in storage, before each trip and at least once per week during use.
Simply press the test switch any time during the warm up cycle or while in normal
operation. The LED light should flash red and the alarm should sound. Release the
switch. This is the ONLY way you should test your LP gas detector. This test feature
checks the full operation of the detector. If this detector does not test properly, return the
detector immediately for repair or replacement.
Alarm
The red LED light will flash and the alarm will sound when dangerous levels of gas are
detected. The detector will continue to alarm until the gas clears or the mute switch is
pressed. (Reference Procedures to Take During an Alarm.)
PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING AN ALARM
1. Turn off all gas appliances (stoves, heaters, furnace), extinguish all flames and
smoking material and evacuate the trailer, leaving the doors and windows open.
2. Turn off the LP gas container valve.
3. Determine and repair the source of the leak. Seek professional help if necessary.
4. Do not re-enter the unit until the problem is corrected.
ALARM MUTE
This feature is activated by pressing the TEST/MUTE button when the detector is in
alarm.
1. The red LED light will continue to flash and the alarm will beep every thirty
seconds, until the gas level has dropped to a safe level.
2. The LED light will flash green until the end of the mute cycle.
3. If dangerous gas levels return before the end of the mute cycle, the alarm will beep
four times and return to #1.
4. After two minutes, the detector will return to normal operation (solid green) or
resound the alarm if dangerous levels of gas remain in the area.
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