Airstream Basecamp 2007 Owner's Manual page 71

AUTOMATIC GAS REGULATOR
All models are equipped with an automatic gas regulator. The LPG tank is connected
to this regulator.
Outlet
LPG BOTTLE
The following step-by-step procedure gives you the proper method of removing and
installing the bottle:
1. Shut off the cylinder valve on the empty cylinder.
2. Disconnect the green swivel nut from the cylinder valve at the bottle to be removed.
(This fitting has a common right hand thread and turns in the same direction to most
threaded fittings.)
3. Loosen black knurled tank mounting screw until tank clears bracket.
4. Slide tank out from under foot cross member and lift from tank cover.
To Install
1. Place tank so tank foot is inserted into the foot cross member.
2. Tighten knurled black tank mounting screw so bracket holds tank securely in
place.
3. Hand-tighten the green nylon swivel nut onto the tank valve outlet.
4. Slowly turn on cylinder shut off valve and test all fittings with a soap suds or deter-
gent solution and watch for bubbles.
Inlet
Vent
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LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)
WARNING
: LP gas regulators must always be installed with the dia-
phragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are not in compartments have
been equipped with a protective cover. Make sure that regulator vent faces
downward and that cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage, which could
result in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.
CAUTION
: The LPG bottle is securely mounted on the front "A" frame of your
trailer. If the bottle must be removed for service or replacement it is important
that they be reinstalled correctly in order to prevent any possibility of their falling
off or becoming dislodged during travel.
WARNING
: Your LP tanks must be filled as directed by the tank manu-
facturer. Instructions are located on a decal near the fill valve. The decal must
not be defaced.
WARNING
: Your LP tank must be, and can only be, placed in the proper
position when remounting on the front of the trailer. In any other position the
base of the tank will not fit into the recess.
WARNING
: Use only the gas bottle furnished with your trailer. If replace-
ment is required it must be a bottle of the same size and design.
WARNING
: The vent at the bottom of the regulator must be kept free of
any obstructions and must be pointed downward. A good habit is to check the
vent each time a bottle is removed for filling. It is especially important to check
PLUMBING
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