Liquid Petroleum Gas System; Filling Lp Gas Tanks; Lpgas Regulator; Lp Gas System At Low Temperatures - Fleetwood Bounder 1987 Owner's Manual

LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM
Liquefied petroleum (LP) gas is provided from an ap-
proved storage tank to operate your range, oven, fur-
nace, water heater, and as an alternate energy source
for the refrigerator. With proper handling precautions,
it is safe and provides modern conveniences wherever
you travel. LP gas is stored in a special tank mounted
on the motor home chassis. It is stored as a liquid
under pressure and vaporizes under the control of a
pressure regulator.
WARNING: lP GAS IS FLAMMABLE AND POTEN-
TIAllY EXPLOSIVE. USE PROPER HANDLING,
LIGHTING, AND VENTilATING PROCEDURES.
FILLING LP GAS TANKS
To fill the chassis-mounted storage tank, drive the
vehicle to an LP gas supplier or one of the service sta-
tions which sell lP gas.
LP Tank
WARNING: TURN OFF lP GAS MAIN VALVE
BEFORE FilLING lP GAS TANKS OR ENTERING AN
lP GAS BULK PLANT OR MOTOR FUEL SERVICE
STATION.
LPGAS REGULATOR
The regulator reduces thehigh pressure of the gas
from··the tank to a low, even pressure to service the
appJ.iances in the motor home. The regulator is pro-
tected from freezing road spray and other foreigri mat-
ter by a water-resistant cover. .
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE
REGULATOR. IT HAS BEEN PRESET BY THE
MANUFACTURER OF THE REGULATOR. IF ANY
ADJUSTMENT IS REQUIRED,' IT MUST BE
MADE BY A QUALIFIED lPG SERVICE TECHNI-
CIAN USING SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
USING LP GAS SYSTEM
AT LOW TEMPERA TURES
Your gas system will function at low temperatures,
provided the system components are kept at a
temperature above the boiling point of the gas. NOTE:
Butane vaporizes at about 32°F and propane vaporizes
at about -40oF. Choose a type of lP gas which has
a boiling point approximately 40
0
F lower than any
temperature you expect to encounter. Ask your lP gas
supplier or your motor home dealer for information on
products available in your area.
If, despite precaution, the gas flow to your ap-
pliances should fail at low temperatures, ice may have
built up in the regulator. Try melting the ice by warm-
ing the regulator using a small light bulb. DO NOT USE
AN OPEN FLAME. Once flow is restored, make cer-
tain that the regulator cover is properly installed to
prevent water from entering the regulator which will
cause it to freeze again. If the problem persists, ask
your lP gas supplier to service the tank or regulator,
removing the moisture or adding an ice-inhibitor as
required.
LP GAS SYSTEM LEAK CHECKS
For your safety, check for leaks in your gas system
each time the tank is filled or before each trip. Always
check the system any time you detect a garlic-like
odor. To perform a leak check, open the tank valve
and spread a non-ammoniated, non-chlorinated soap
solution or an approved leak detection solution only
over all connections. Escaping gas will create bubbles
shpwing the location of the leak.
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WARNING: NEVER CHECK FOR lEAKS WITH AN
OPEN FLAME. DO NOT CHECK COPPER PLUMB-
ING LINES FOR lEAKS USING AMMONIATED
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BRASS FITTINGS .. IF THE lEAK CANNOT BE
lOCATED, TAKE THE UNIT TO AN lP GAS SER-
VICE REPRESENTATIVE.·
K<3ep the tank··valve closed and turn off .all ap-
pliances if the· unit is not being used.
WARNING: DO NOT USE PLIERS OR A WRENCH·
TO TIGHTEN VALVES. IF A VALVE IS NOT lEAK-
TIGHT WHEN CLOSED BY HAND, SEE AN lP GAS
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.