Installing Propane Containers - venture Sonic series Owner's Manual

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the container. First, is the small brass "knob" or "screw" inside of the
valve. This "10% valve" must be open when filling, allowing air to
escape. When the container reaches 80% of the correct capacity,
liquid appears. Shut the supply filling valve off. Close the 10%
valve plus the top handle of the main valve.
When refilling propane containers, they are generally removed from
propane compartment or tie downs. BE SURE to reinstall correctly,
as shown in installation instructions, and test for leaks.
When propane containers are filled to 80% level there is available
space for safe expansion of the vaporized liquid.
container become slightly overfilled, pressure may rise due to hot
sun.
It could cause the overflow valve to "blow-off" and emit a small
quantity of propane vapor. This can be detected by a strong odor
around tanks. Keep open flames away from this area. It is best to
remove the bottle, take it to a safe area, and "bleed-off" the excess
pressure by opening the valve slightly and closing it when discharge
has been sufficient, one to two minutes.
When disconnecting propane containers, you must turn the acme
fitting in a clockwise direction because left-hand threads are utilized.
When reconnecting,
Connections must be tight, however DO NOT over-tighten.
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Your vehicle has exterior combustion air inlets. Appliance pilot lights should be turned off
during gasoline or propane refueling. (Required by law in some states.)

Installing Propane Containers

Venture recreational vehicles are equipped with 20 or 30 pound
propane containers, depending on floor plan models.
Mounting and attaching instructions are listed below:
1. Thread the long rod into the base plate.
2. Set both bottles into place as shown.
3. Drop the double hook bracket over the rod and hook onto the
bottle.
4. Attach the wing-nut to hold the bracket and tighten to hold the
bottle to the plate.
5. Attach the regulator with the vent down to the bracket.
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turn connections counterclockwise.
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