Operation; Checking For Leaks; If You Smell Gas; Lp Gas Consumption - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

Operation

After the camper is completely set up and you are prepared for camping enjoyment,
follow these steps for LP gas operation.
1. Close ALL burner valves, controls and pilot light valves.
2. Open main valve on LP container slowly to avoid fast rush through excess flow
valve causing "gas freeze." Should you experience a gas "freeze-up," close main
valve and wait 15 minutes before trying again.
3. Listen carefully as gas begins to flow. If "hissing" is heard for more than one or two
seconds, close valve and search for leak.
4. Light appliances as needed and directed in appliance chapter.
WARNING: Portable fuel-burning equipment, including wood and charcoal
grills and stoves, shall not be used inside the recreational vehicle. The use of this
equipment inside the recreational vehicle may cause fires or asphyxiation.

Checking for Leaks

Please refer to Chapter 1, "Safety in Using LP Gas."

IF YOU SMELL GAS

1. Make sure that everyone is out of the RV.
2. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and all smoking materials.
3. Do not touch electrical switches.
4. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection.
5. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
6. Leave area until odor clears.
7. Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.
WARNING: It is not safe to use cooking appliance for comfort heating.
Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation. Before operation:
1. Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan; and,
2. Open window.
This warning label has been located in the cooking area to remind you to provide an
adequate amount of fresh air for combustion. Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply
is limited due to the size of the recreational vehicle, and proper ventilation when using
the cooking appliance(s) will avoid danger of asphyxiation.
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LP Gas Consumption

Most gas appliances are only operated intermittently. Unless there is heavy use of hot
water, water heater consumption is minimal. During freezing weather and high wind
conditions, furnace consumption can be extremely high.
LP gas consumption depends upon individual use of appliances and the length of time
operated. Each gallon of LP gas produces about 91,500 BTUs of heat energy. Following
is a list of typical appliance consumption when turned on fully for one hour of operation:
Appliance
Stove – Front Top Burner (H.P.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,000
Stove – Rear Top Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,500
Furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,000 to 20,000
Refrigerator – N323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640
Water Heater – 6 gal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,800
NOTE: This chart is an example of a typical system and may not represent the exact
system in your particular unit.

Double Bottles (Option)

Depending on the type of camping you may wish to enjoy, double fuel bottles may be
desirable, especially in cool weather when using the furnace is necessary.
CAUTION: If you have double bottles on your RV, use only one at a time.
Otherwise the gas supply will be drawn from both bottles until the supply has been
totally exhausted. Using one bottle until it is empty, then using the second bottle will
allow you to fill the empty bottle at your convenience without being totally out of
propane.

Automatic Changeover Regulator (Option)

(FOR DOUBLE BOTTLES OPTION ONLY)
The automatic changeover regulator allows both gas bottles to be turned on simulta-
neously. The arrow on the regulator handle indicates which bottle is in service. When the
indicated bottle in service becomes empty, changeover is automatically accomplished to
commence drawing fuel from the other bottle. At this point, the plastic window will
display a red signal or flag to indicate the condition. The lever should then be flipped
over to indicate service on the other bottle. The first bottle which was depleted can then
be turned off, uncoupled and taken to be refilled without disturbing the RV gas supply.
After refilling, it can be removed and again turned to the "ON" position. When the other
bottle is depleted, the LP gas supply will again be automatically changed back to the first
bottle.
Average BTU
Consumption Per Hour
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