Lp Tank Filling Practices; Lp Gas Regulator - Tiffin Motorhomes WAYFARER 2017 Owner's Manual

LP GAS SYSTEM

LP TANK FILLING PRACTICES

Any LP gas tank associated with the motorhome should never be filled to more than 80 percent of total
capacity. Filling should always be done only when the motorhome is leveled. If the motorhome is not
level, the tank may be overfilled (i.e., more than 80 percent of capacity) and, thus, subject the
motorhome to possible fire or explosion from resultant uncontrolled gas flows.

LP GAS REGULATOR

As noted earlier, the LP gas regulator (Figure 4-2) is the "heart" of the LP gas distribution system. This
regulator reduces and controls the pressure of the gas on the outlet end to provide a constant supply of
gas at a constant pressure to the gas-operated appliances. The regulator has a vent to relieve excess
pressure on the inlet side of the regulator, should excess pressure develop in the gas tank and
connecting gas line to that regulator inlet. The vent would normally release the excess LP gas to the
atmosphere until the over-pressurization condition is eliminated.
This vent should be regularly checked to assure that it is not clogged or obstructed. If that vent is
blocked from normal operation, component or system failures may result. If periodic visual inspection
indicates any sign of corrosion or
degradation, contact a qualified service
technician to repair the regulator as soon as
possible; DO NOT operate the LP gas system
with any faulty component in place.
Figure 4-2: LP Gas Regulator
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