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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 the overhead vent or turn on the exhaust fan.
2. Open the 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. 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.
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 (96,350 kilojoules)of heat
energy. Following is a list of typical appliance consumption when turned on fully for one
hour of operation:
Appliance
Stove
Furnace
NOTE: This chart is an example of a typical system and may not represent the
exact system in your particular unit.
Average BTU
Consumption
Per Hour
6,500
16,000 to 20,000
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Average Kilojoules
Consumption Per Hour
6,825
16,880–21,100
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