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F
S
UEL
AFETY
The Recon may be equipped with up to two
fuel tanks depending on the generator and/or
fuel station factory-installed options. For your
protection and others, it is critical to
understand the danger associated with fuel.
Take time to become educated about the
property of fuel and use it safely.
DANGER
Automotive fuels can cause serious
injury or death if misused or mishandled.
If you have further questions, consult
your RV dealer, the OEM or Jayco
Customer Service for assistance.
Always shut OFF the tow vehicle
engine while refueling.
Do not bring or store fuel or other
flammable
liquids
because a fire or explosion may result.
Before refueling, extinguish all smoking
materials and any open flames.
Before refueling, always turn OFF all
spark producing appliances (i.e., water
heaters, furnaces, etc.).
Do not overfill the fuel tank(s). The
pressure in an overfilled fuel tank may
cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and/or fire.
Fuel spills represent a serious fire
hazard, and should be cleaned up
immediately.
Never restart an engine or re-light any
pilot lights while raw fuel is present.
FAILURE
TO
RESULT
IN
FIRE,
SERIOUS INJURY.
If you spill fuel on the RV, clean it up
immediately. Fuel can dull or soften paint and
damage other surfaces. Use care when fueling
your RV.
inside
the
RV
COMPLY
COULD
DEATH
OR
FUEL & PROPANE SYSTEM
The
following
label
permanently affixed to your RV:
DANGER
Any motorized vehicle or any motorized equipment
powered with flammable liquid can cause fire,
explosion or asphyxiation if stored or transported
within the recreational vehicle. To reduce the risk of
fire, explosion or asphyxiation:
1. Passengers shall not ride in the vehicle
storage area while vehicles are present.
2. Doors and windows in walls of separation (if
installed) are to be closed while the vehicles
are present.
3. Run fuel out of engine of stored vehicles after
shutting off fuel at the tank.
4. Do not store or transport motor fuel inside
this vehicle.
5. Ventilate the vehicle storage area.
6. Do not operate gas appliances, pilot lights, or
electrical equipment when motorized
vehicles or motorized equipment are inside
the vehicle.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN AN
INCREASED RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION OR
ASPHYXIATION.
Fig. 4.1 Flammable liquid
F
S
(I
UEL
TATION
F
DANGER
MAKE SURE THE FUEL PUMP IS
PROPERLY GROUNDED. Make sure the
fuel nozzle grounding clip is always
attached to the component or vehicle
receiving fuel.
Make sure the pump is properly maintained
as instructed by the fuel pump OEM
operator's manual. Make any necessary
repairs prior to operation.
Failure to comply could result in fire,
death or serious injury.
Read, understand and follow all safety
information in the fuel station OEM operator's
manual before operating the fuel station. If you
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