Safety Regulations For L.p. Gas Systems - FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL Chateau 1996 Owner's Manual

SAFETY
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SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR L P GAS SY.STEMS
AND APPLIANCES
The following warnings are posted throughout your recreational vehi-
cle to provide information on LP gas safety. They have been installed not
only because of the requirement to do so, but also as a constant reminder
to occupants of the recreational vehicle to exercise proper, caution when
using or being around LP gas appliances and equipment: We are listing
them here so that you may study them and make sure that you and your
family understand and follow them.
The safety alert symbol is used throughout
thk
manual to
call
attention to warnings where vehicle damage or possible
personal injury may be involved.
WARNING: It is not safe
to
use cobking appliances for com-
fort heating.
COOKING APPLIANCES NEED FRESH AIR FOR SAFE OPERA-
TION. BEFORE OPERATION:
1. OPEN OVERKEAD VENT OR TURN ON EXHAUST FAN. AND:
2. OPEN WINDOW.
This warning label has been located in the cooking area to remind you
to provide an adequate supply of fresh air for combustion. Unlike homes,
the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreational
vehicle, and proper ventilation when using the cooking appliance(s) will
avoid dangers of asphyxiation. It is especially important that cooking ap-
pliances not be used for comfort heating as THE DANGER OF ASPHYX-
IATION IS GREATER WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS USED FOR LONG
PERIODS OF TIME.
Overfilling the LP gas container can result in uncontrolled gas flow
which can cause fire or explosion. A properly fded container will contain
approximately 80 percent of its volune as liquid LP gas. An 80 percent
automatic shut-off has been installed on the LP gas tank which will
automatically prevent further filling when the gas volume has reached 80
percent of tank capacity.
WARNING: All
LP
gas is contained under pressure. Due
to the dangernu. potential of any compressed p , it i .
mandatory that the following requirements for the use of this tank
b e followed: tanks are
to be installed, fueled and maintained in
accordance with State and local codes, rules, regulations or lawe
and in accordance with the
NFPA
Pamphlet 58,l?ivision
I V .
IF YOU
SMELL GAS
Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and a l l smoking materials.
DO NOT touch electrical switches.
Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection.
Open doors and other ventilating openings.
(DO
NOT
USE
THE
RANGE HOOD)
Leave the area until the odor clears.
Have the system checked and leakage source corrected before
using
again.
LP gas regulators must always be installed with the diaphragm vent facing
downward. Regulators that are not in compartments have been equipped
with a protective cover. Make sure that regulator vent faces downward and
the cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage which could resull
in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.
WARNING: Portable fuel burning equipment including
a
wood or charcoal b u d n g
grills
and stoves
ahdl
not
be a d
inside the vehicle because they may cause fire or asphyxiation.
Drink
and Dribe!
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(1AUTION: This
tank is equipped with an automatic valve
designed
to
close at 80% liquid full. Always open 20% fixed
C&id level bleeder gauge while
f i l l i n g .
S t o ~ filling if liquid appean,
before valve shuts off.