Lp - Gas Tank Capacity; Tank Filling - Monaco DIPLOMAT 2004 Owner's Manual

DIPLOMAT 2004
LP-GAS EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
- CHECKLIST
LP - GAS TANK
Tank Capacity

Tank Filling

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If you smell gas (a rotten egg or sulfur smell) at any time, perform the fol-
lowing steps immediately:
• Shut off gas appliances.
• Manually turn off the primary shut-off valve at the LP-Gas tank.
• Do not attempt to operate any electric switch as this can produce a spark
and ignite the gas.
• Open windows and doors.
• Evacuate the motorhome. Stay clear of the surrounding area.
• Keep open flames, spark producing devices and smoking material out of the
area.
• Contact a qualified service technician to find the source and repair the gas
leak.
WARNING: A fire or explosion from ignited gas or gas
fumes can seriously injure person(s) or cause death.
LP GAS TANK CAPACITY*
All Models
Woodall's Campground and Trailer Guide and other similar publications
list refueling stations. Many travel parks sell LP-Gas. Before filling the LP-
Gas tank, shut off the electric valve at the LP Tank, pilot lights, appliances
and igniters to prevent a fire or explosion. Have a trained service person fill
the LP-Gas tank.
The LP-Gas tank fill is located in the LP-Gas tank access outside com-
partment. Inform the service technician to purge any air from the tank before
filling if the tank is new and being filled for the first time. When the tank is
filled to the proper level, there is space available for the conversion of liquid
into gas. If a tank is over-filled, it may cause the safety valve to release pres-
sure. When this happens, a strong rotten egg odor near the tank and/or a hiss-
ing noise may be detected.
LP-Gas exists in both liquid and vapor within the LP-Gas tank.
A "Full" tank is approximately 80% liquid. The pressure inside the
tank varies with the temperature of the liquid. All tanks are required
to be equipped with a safety pressure relief device. The purpose of
the safety valve is to release excess pressure. When the tank is full,
the gauge on the tank will only read 3/4 full. The monitor panel is
adjusted to indicate "FULL" at this point.
WARNING: Turn off the electric valve, pilot
lights and appliances while filling the LP-Gas
tank to prevent a fire or explosion.
38 Gallons*
LP-GAS SYSTEM