L.p.g. System - Airstream 1980 Argosy Owner's Manual

L.P.G. System
Your trader is equipped with two tanks for LPG
(Liquid Petroleum Gas). LPG burns with a clean
blue flame. There are two basic types of LPG in
common usage: Butane and Propane.
Butane is widely used where temperatures are
normally above freezing the year round and
Propane is used when subfreezing
temperatures are common, since Butane
freezes at 32
"
as compared to -40" for
Propane. All of the orifices in your LPG
appliances are of the universal type which
will burn either fuel.
How long a full tank of gas will last is
dependent on usage. In cold weather when you
are using the furnace, large amounts of hot
water, and are doing extensive cooking, you
will naturally use more than you will in warm
weather when you may do limited cooking. On
the average, with normal cooking and other
appliance use, you can probably count on two
to three weeks service from each tank.
Some models are equipped with an optional
automatic gas regulator. Both tanks are
connected to this regulator. When the gas is
turned on, it is drawn from only one tank at a
time. When the tank being used is depleted the
regulator automatically switches to the full tank.
An indicator on the regulator knob points
toward the tank which was being used to give
you a visual reminder when one tank is empty.
Note: The tank in use is not completely empty
until the red warning flag is fully visible in the
indicator window. The empty tank can be
removed for refilling without disturbing the tank
being used. Simply close the tank valve,
disconnect the empty tank and have it refilled.
The vent at the bottom of the regulator must be
kept free of any obstruction. Inspect the vent
opening regularly.
The LPG gas bottles are securely mounted on
the front "A" frame of your trailer. If these
bottles 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. The following step by
step procedure gives you the proper method of
removing and installing these bottles:
1 . Turn the knob on your automatic regulator
so the arrow points to the tank opposite the
one to be removed. Shut off the gas valve
on the bottle to be removed. If your trailer
does not have an automatic regulator, shut
off the gas valve at both bottles.
2. Disconnect the rubber gas line at the bottle
to be removed. (This fitting has a left hand
thread and turns in the opposite direction to
most threaded fittings).
3. Turn the large clamping "T" handle
counterclockwise until the hold down
bracket is loose enough to remove the
bottle. If your trailer is equipped with an
optional gas bottle protective shroud, the
"T" handle must be removed and then
remove the shroud before removing the
bottle.
Do Not Remove The Center
Hold Down Rod.