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If you have double cylinders on your recreation vehicle, use only one at a time. Otherwise,
the propane supply will be drawn equally from both cylinders until the supply has been total-
ly exhausted. Using one cylinder until it is empty, then using the second cylinder will allow
you to fill the empty cylinder at your convenience without running totally out of propane.
Cooking With Propane Gas
Do not turn gas range burner controls to ON and allow gas to escape
before lighting.
Do not use portable fuel burning equipment (i.e., wood and charcoal
grills or stoves) inside the recreation vehicle.
Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreation ve-
hicle. Proper ventilation when using the cooking appliance(s) will help you avoid the 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 MAY
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
These warning labels are located in the cooking
area to remind the user to provide an adequate
supply of fresh air for combustion.
Ensure a supply of fresh air (Canada units only)
Calculating Propane Gas Usage
Most RV gas appliances are operated intermittently, and each has a different BTU rating.
You will need to consider this when planning your propane supply and consumption. Un-
less there is heavy use of hot water, the water heater consumption of propane is minimal.
During cool temperature or high wind conditions, furnace consumption can be extremely
high.
To calculate your propane supply, take the BTU ratings for your propane appliances and
divide that into the BTU availability. Each gallon of propane gas (3.785 liters) produces
about 91,500 BTU's (96,528 kilojoules) of heat energy.
Section 7: Fuel & Propane System
Cooking / Comfort Heating Label
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