Outdoors RV Mountain Series Owner's Manual page 79

Propane System
Propane Regulator with Automatic Changeover
The regulator and auto-changeover (see picture below) is a unitized device located between the LP tanks
that control the flow of LP gas to the appliances. The auto-changeover will allow a continuous
uninterrupted flow of LP gas to the system. When the first tank is empty the auto-switchover will
automatically switch to the second tank without service interruption. The regulator receives hi-pressure
LP gas from the tanks and reduces it to a low pressure to be safely used with the RV appliances.
Automatic Changeover Operation
For operation of the LP gas system you will want to ensure that all appliances and pilot lights are off.
With both LP tanks filled and green quick-disconnect fittings hand tightened take notice of which
direction the tank indicator knob is pointing to. The tank that the indicator knob is pointing to will be the
'service' tank and the other will be the 'reserve' tank. Fully open both LP tank valves. The indicator knob
will then become green meaning that the tank it is pointing to is fully pressurized or full. At this time
you may turn on any appliance gas valves and/or pilot lights and use as needed. When the service tank
becomes empty the auto-switchover will direct gas flow from the service tank to the reserve tank and the
indicator will turn from green to red. At this time you may refill the now empty tank before the reserve
tank becomes empty thus providing continuous service without interruption. When refilling the empty
tank, turn its supply valve fully closed then rotate the indicator knob to the reserve tank which will now
become the service tank. The indicator will change from red back to green. Disconnect, fill, and
reconnect the tank, open its valve and your auto-switchover is now ready to switch back to the original
tank when the now service tank becomes empty.
At the right you will see the regulator/auto-switchover
assembly installed between the LP tanks. Note that the
indicator knob, with its pointer to the left, indicates
that the tank on the left is the service tank. The red
indicator shows you that it is not pressurized.
This system requires very little maintenance. The regulator however does have a vent at the front side
located under a white plastic cover. This vent must always face downward and be kept clear of
obstructions such as spider webs, etc. Periodically remove the cover to inspect that the vent is clear.
Remove any obstructions and reattach cover. Cover must remain on at all other times. Do not attempt to
relocate or mount the regulator differently than as it was assembled from the factory.
Do not attempt to adjust or repair the regulator. It is pre-set at the factory to certain specifications and
should only be adjusted by a qualified propane service technician. To avoid potential problems have
your LP gas system checked at least once a year by an authorized service center.
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