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LP GAS SUPPLY
The LP gas system supplies fuel for the range,
water heater, furnace and refrigerator (while in
gas mode). When used and handled properly, this
system is safe and economical and provides
modern living conveniences wherever you travel.
How LP Gas Works
LP (Liquified Petroleum) gas is a true gas
compressed into liquid form for easy
transportation and storage. LP gas is available in
two types - propane and butane. It is also called
tank gas, bottle gas, or simply LP.
LP is used by appliances in vapor form only,
but is stored in the tank as a liquid under very
high pressure. As the liquid gas is released, it
reverts back to a vapor and expands to many
times its compressed volume.
LP TANK SYSTEM
The storage reservoir for the LP gas system is
a horizontally mounted tank which is
permanently attached to the vehicle frame. The
tank is
accessible only from the outside of the
vehicle. The tank supply valve is located near the
top center of the tank, next to the regulator.
Before opening the supply valve, check to be sure
all controls for gas appliances are in the "Off" or
"Pilot Off" position. If this step is not performed,
LP gas could accumulate inside the motor home
creating a fire or explosion hazard.
SECTION 8 – LP GAS SYSTEM
LP GAS WARNINGS AND
PRECAUTIONS
•
All pilot lights must be extinguished and
appliances turned off while refilling the fuel
tank or LP tank.
•
Never smoke while refilling vehicle fuel tank
or LP gas tank.
•
Avoid inhaling exhaust gases produced by
burned gasoline, diesel fuel or LP gas in items
such as the range, chassis engine, generator
engine, refrigerator, furnace and water heater.
They contain carbon monoxide, which is an
odorless, colorless and poisonous gas.
•
Do not bring or store LP gas containers,
gasoline or other flammable liquids inside the
vehicle because a fire or explosion may result.
LP gas containers are equipped with safety
valves which relieve excessive pressure by
discharging gas to the atmosphere.
•
Do not fill LP gas container(s) above 80
percent of capacity. Overfilling the LP gas
container can result in uncontrolled gas flow
which can cause fire or explosion. A properly
filled container will contain approximately 80
percent of its volume as liquid LP gas.
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