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ammoniated, non-chlorinated soap solution or an ap-
proved leak detection solution over each fitting, jointand
connection in the system. Open the tank service valve.
Inspect each jOint. If even the smallest bubbles appear
at any jOint, this joint must be re-made. Refer'repairs to
an authorized Fleetwood service center or your LP gas
service facility. Never attempt to repair gas piping with-
out proper tools and know-how.
Potential trouble spots for leaks are areas where piping
runs close to chassis and frame members. Look for
chafes and cracks around pipe hangers. If you find
defects in any LP gas system component, have it
repaired or replaced before using the system.
As an added precaution, do a visual check of all exposed
piping and fittings after you have arrived at a destination
and before you use the LP gas system. Travel and road
shocks may have caused damage to the system that
you will need to repair before using the appliances.
WARNING
NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH AN OPEN
FLAME. DO NOT CHECK FOR LEAKS US-
ING AMMONIATED OR CHLORINATED
HOUSEHOLD TYPE DETERGENTS. THESE
CAN CAUSE CRACKS TO FORM ON THE
METAL TUBING AND BRASS FITTINGS. IF
THE LEAK CANNOT BE LOCATED, TAKE
THE UNIT TO AN LP GAS SERVICE REPRE-
SENTATIVE.
Keep the tank valve closed and turn off all appliances if
the unit is not being used.
WARNING
DO NOT USE PLIERS OR A WRENCH TO
TIGHTEN VALVES. IF A VALVE IS NOT LEAK-
TIGHT WHEN CLOSED BY HAND, SEE AN
LP GAS SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.
LP LEAK DETECTOR
A permanently installed LP gas leak detector is located
near the floor in the galley area. The unit contains an
alarm that will sound alerting you to the presence of low
levels of potentially dangerous LP gas that may have
been released due to a gas leak. The unit will also
disconnect the gas supply at the LP tank when it senses
LP or similar gases such as hair spray or cleaning
solvent.
The detector unit is powered by the 12-volt DC system
in your motor home. A power switch is located on the
panel. A green light on the detector front panel indicates
that the detector has power. If the power switch is OFF,
gas flow from the tank is cut off by a special solenoid
valve located at the tank.
Test the leak detector each time the motor home is
relocated and set up for use.
Testing
Procedure:
-Hold a butane-fueled pocket lighter near the
sensor.
('~~f
'Open the lighter valve without striking the
flame. The leak detector should respond
within a few seconds.
'Press the silence button to reset th,e alarm.
'Lightly fan the area around the detector to in
sure complete dispersion of the gas from the
lighter, and to prevent another sounding of the
alarm.
A silence button allows you to temporarily quiet the
alarm for 60. seconds, after it has been set off or after
testing.
If the alarm does not sound during a test or if the green
indicator light is not visible, see your dealer or an
authorized Fleetwood Service Center. There are no
batteries or user serviceable parts inside the unit.
NOTE: Remember to turn off the detector if you
are not using your motor home. The detector
draws enough current to discharge your bat-
tery.
LIGHTING LP GAS APPLIANCES
Detailed operating information for the LP gas appli-
ances can be found in your Owner's Information Pack-
age. Please read and follow these instructions
Air trapped in the gas lines may delay the initial lighting
of any appliance.
It
could take several seconds or
minutes for the gas to reach the' appliance. To purge
some of the air from the gas system, first light a burner
on the range. The other appliances will then light more
quickly.
We recommend lighting the pilot light at the range, if
equipped, rather than individually lighting each burner.
This will help prevent accidental leaks at the burner. Be
sure the pilot light is extinguished while traveling.
The first time the furnace or oven is operated, paints and
oils used in its manufacture may generate some smoke
and fumes. If this occurs, open doors and windows to air
out the motor home. These materials should burn off
after the first 15 to 20 minutes of appliance operation.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE APPLIANCE MANUFAC-
TURER'S LIGHTING ANQ",QPERATING INSTRUC-
T I O N S . '
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