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SECTION 5 –
PROPANE GAS
attempt to remove the propane tank from the
vehicle. The tank is equipped with a fill adapter
with both internal and external threads, which
allows easy filling with any propane filling
equipment. The tank is full when liquid propane
gas appears at the overflow valve.
NOTE: The propane tank is equipped with an
automatic 80% stop-fill device.
WARNING
Do not fill propane container(s) to more
than 80 percent of capacity.
A properly filled container contains
approximately 80 percent of its volume as
liquid propane.
Overfilling propane container(s) can
result in uncontrolled propane flow, which
could lead to a fire or explosion and result
in death or serious injury.
DAN GE R
All pilot lights, appliances, and their
igniters (see operating instructions) shall
be turned off before refueling of motor fuel
tanks and/or propane containers. Can
cause ignition of flammable vapors, which
can lead to a fire or explosion and result in
death or serious injury.
5-2
WARNING
This propane piping system is designed
for use with propane only.
Do not connect natural gas to this system.
Securely cap inlet when not connected for
use. After turning on propane, except
after normal cylinder replacement, test
propane piping and connections to
appliances for leakage with soapy water
or bubble solution.
Do not use products that contain
ammonia or chlorine to test for leaks. Can
lead to a fire or explosion, which could
result in death or serious injury.
Selecting Propane Fuel Types
We recommend using straight propane in your
propane tank. Propane gas is commonly available
at all propane gas outlets in the U.S. (According
to the National Propane Gas Association,
propane gas outlets in the United States do not
offer any other type of liquefied petroleum gas
than propane to the general public.) Check local
phone directory yellow pages or internet for
locations of local propane gas refilling stations or
bulk dealerships.
NOTE: If you travel outside the U.S. with your
motorhome, you may find butane or
propane/butane mixtures available in
addition to propane. Because gas-
burning RV appliances are designed to
run on propane only, we recommend that
you request straight propane only.
Butane burns about 30 percent hotter
than propane and can overheat some
appliances, particularly refrigerators,
and cause permanent damage. Other
appliances designed to operate on
propane can become sooted and lose
efficiency by using butane fuel.
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