Lp Gas Safety Precautions - Fleetwood 1999 American Tradition Parts And Service Manual

LP
GAS SySTEM
As with any other volatile and flammable material, LP gas
must be handled and used with caution. Because LP gas sys-
tems are so reliable, they are often taken for granted. Neglect
can be a very dangerous habit. If the system is maintained
regularly, you can expect almost troublecfree operation.
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WARNING
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LP gas is flammable and potentially explosive. Use proper
handling, lighting and ventilating procedures.
1. The distinctive odor of LP gas indicates a leak. If you smell
gas:
Do not touch electrical switches. Extinguish all open flames,
pilot lights and all smoking materials. Shut off the gas supply
at the tank
valve(s)
or gas supply connection.
Open the door and leave the area until the odor clears.
Have
the gas system checked by a professional and the cause
of the leak corrected before using the motor home again.
2. Inspect the entire LP gas system for leaks or damaged parts
before each trip and before filling tank. See section on LP
Gas
System Leak Checks.
3. Never
check for leaks with an open flame. Use an approved
leak detection solution or a non-ammoniated, non-chlorinated
soap solution only. If the leak cannot be located, take the unit
to an LP gas service representative.
4. Always be careful when drilling holes or fastening objects to
the motor home. The gas supply lines could be punctured by a
nail or screw. '
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LP GAS SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
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