System Components; Hoses; Lp Gas Regulator; Using Lp Gas System At Low Temperatures - Fleetwood Flair Owner's Manual

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CUES, IN YOUR MOTOR HOME. LP GAS
CONTAINERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A
SAFETY DEVICE THAT RELIEVES EXCES-
SIVE PRESSURE BY DISCHARGING GAS
TO THE ATMOSPHERE. LEAKS CAN OC-
CUR AT VALVES AND FITTINGS. ALWAYS
STORE LP TANKS OUTSIDE WITH THE
VALVES CLOSED AND PLUGGED.
7. DONOTUSEANYLPGASTANKOTHER
THAN THE ONE FURNISHED WITH YOUR
MOTOR HOMEWITHOUT BEING SURETHAT
ALL CONNECTING COMPONENTS ARE
COMPATIBLE.
S. TURN OFF LP GAS MAIN VALVE BE-
FORE FILLING LP GASTANK OR ENTERING
AN LP GAS BULK PLANT OR MOTOR FUEL
SERVICE STATION. TURN OFF ALL PILOT
LIGHTS AND APPLIANCES INDIVIDUALLY
BEFORE REFUELING OF MOTOR FUEL
TANKS AND/OR LP GAS CONTAINERS.
WHEN NOT INDIVIDUALLY TURNED OFF,
AUTOMATIC IGNITION APPLIANCES MAY
CONTINUE TO SPARK WHEN LP GAS IS
TURNED OFF ATTHE CONTAINER.
9. DO NOT FILL LP GAS CONTAINERS TO
MORETHAN SO% CAPACITY. OVERFILLING
CAN RESULT IN UNCONTROLLED GAS
FLOW WHICH CAN CAUSE FIRE AND EX-
PLOSION. A PROPERLY FILLED CON-
TAINER HOLDS ABOUT SO% OF ITS VOL-
UME AS LIQUID.
10. LP GAS REGULATORS MUST ALWAYS
BE INSTALLEDWITHTHE DIAPHRAGMVENT
FACING DOWNWARD. MAKE SURE THAT
THE REGULATOR VENT FACES DOWN-
WARD AND THAT THE COVER IS KEPT IN
PLACE TO MINIMIZE VENT BLOCKAGE
WHICH COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE GAS
PRESSURE CAUSING FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
11. DO NOT USE A WRENCH OR PLiERSTO
CLOSE THE TANK SHUT-OFF VALVE. THIS
VALVE IS DESIGNED TO BE CLOSED LEAK-
TIGHT BY HAND. IF A TOOL IS REQUIRED
TO STOP A LEAK, THE VALVE PROBABLY
NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
12. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE SPECIAL
TOOLS AND TRAINING NECESSARY, DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR MODIFY LP
GAS SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
13. ALWAYS THINK SAFETY.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Hoses
The hoses used in your LP gas system meet UL or CSA
requirements, and are rated to withstand many times
the pressures encountered in the system. Although
they are designed for efficient and trouble free use, they
can deteriorate from impurities In the air. The average
life of LP hoses is two to three years. Consequently,
check the hoses for weather checking or other signs of
deterioration every time you have the gas tank filled or
serviced. When you replace hoses, be sure that reo
placements are properly rated and approved for RV
use.
LP Gas Regulator
The regulator is the heart of the LP gas system. It
reduces the tank pressure, which can vary from 250 psi
to 7 psi, to a steady 6 ounces (11 inches of water
column) to serve the appliances in the motor home. It
does this in two stages for safety and efficiency.
Because the regulator is constantly "breathing", it is
equipped with a vent. It is very important that the vent
stays clean and free from obstruction. Clogging from
corrosion, dirt, insect nests or other debris is the most
common cause of regulator malfunction. Even a small
piece of material that finds its way into the vent can
result in improper pressure in the system and possible
damage to or failure of components. The regulator is
mounted so that the vent is facing downward and is
protected from water and dirt by a water·resistant cover.
Be sure the cover is on at all times. If the vent becomes
clogged, it can be cleaned with a toothbrush. If corro-
sion is evident, contact a qualified LP gas service
technician for a replacement regulator.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE REGU-
LATOR. IT HAS BEEN PRESET BY THE
REGULATOR MANUFACTURER. IF ANY AD-
JUSTMENTIS REQUIRED,IT MUST BE MADE
BY A QUALIFIED LP GAS SERVICETECHNI-
ClAN USING SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
USING LP GAS SYSTEM
AT LOW TEMPERATURES
Your LP gas system will function at low temperatures,
provided the system components are kept at a tem-
perature above the vapor point of the LP gas. Ask your
LPgas supplier or your motor home dealer for informa-
tion on product blends available in your area and the