Checking For Leaks - Jayco ESCAPADE 2004 Owner's Manual

Checking for Leaks

Upon delivery and periodically thereafter, check your gas system for possible leaks. Although the
entire distribution system and its attached appliances have undergone factory testing for leaks, the
camper is subject to road vibrations, which can cause connections and fittings to develop leaks. If
you do encounter this odor, turn off all open flames immediately and begin a systematic search for
leaks throughout the gas system. Use a bubble solution of soapy water, without ammonia or
chlorine content, on connections and fittings. (NEVER USE A MATCH to check for leaks.)
Bubbles will appear at the leaky points. When tightening connections, use two wrenches with
opposing torque to prevent twisting of copper tubing. If the leak doesn't show up in the manifold or
copper tubing distribution systems, check the appliances.
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DANGER
IF YOU SMELL GAS
1. Extinguish all open flames, pilot light, and smoking materials.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection.
4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
5. Leave area until odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected prior to use.
7. Make sure everyone is out of the RV.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN EXPLOSION RESULTING IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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WARNING: IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPLIANCE FOR COMFORT
HEATING.
1. Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation. Before operation:
a. Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan.
b. Open window.
2. Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the
recreation vehicle. Proper ventilation when using the cooking
appliance(s) will avoid danger of asphyxiation. It 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 long periods
of time.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN EXPLOSION RESULTING IN
DEATH OR SERIOS INJURY.
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