Propane Accessory Connection - Winnebago TRAVATO User Manual

Selecting Propane Fuel Types
We recommend using straight propane in your
propane tank. Propane gas is commonly available
at all propane gas outlets in the U.S. (According
to the National Propane Gas Association,
propane gas outlets in the United States do not
offer any other type of liquefied petroleum gas
than propane to the general public.) Check local
phone directory yellow pages for locations of
local propane gas refilling stations or bulk
dealerships.
NOTE: If you travel outside the U.S. with your
motorhome, you may find butane or
propane/butane mixtures available in
addition to propane. Because gas-
burning RV appliances are designed to
run on propane only, we recommend that
you request straight propane only.
Butane burns about 30 percent hotter
than propane and can overheat some
appliances, particularly refrigerators,
and cause permanent damage. Other
appliances designed to operate on
propane can become sooted and lose
efficiency by using butane fuel.
Air in the Propane Gas Tank
If your gas appliances do not stay lit or require
frequent adjustment, even though you know the
propane tank contains sufficient fuel, the
problem may be air in the propane gas tank. Air
in the tank mixes with the propane gas vapors
causing them to burn poorly. This condition
could linger for weeks if the air is not purged
from the tank. Most propane gas dealers have
equipment for purging air from propane gas tanks
and will purge before refilling the tank.
PROPANE ACCESSORY
CONNECTION
Your coach is featured with a Propane
Accessory Connection for your convenience, to
connect items such as a portable BBQ grill.
This connection is on the low pressure side of
the propane gas pressure regulator. Portable
appliances which have an additional or built-in
regulator may not operate correctly.
The Propane Accessory Connection is
provided with a shut-off valve that has on/off
indicator arrows. Rotate the shut-off valve
"clockwise" to turn gas supply OFF. Rotate the
shut-off valve "counter-clockwise" to turn gas
supply ON.
See Section 2 - Safety and Precautions in this
manual for other safety and precautions you need
to be aware of related to propane.
LP Shut-off Valve
*Valve shown in the OFF (closed) position
LP Accessory Connection
(Located at rear of coach)
-Typical View
SECTION 5 –
PROPANE GAS
ON
OFF
Shut-off Valve
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