Regulator; High Pressure Hoses With Acme Connectors - venture SPORT TREK Owner's Manual

Regulator

Propane regulators must always be installed with the regulator vent facing
downward. Regulators that are not in compartments have been equipped
with a protective cover and that cover is kept in place to minimize vent
blockage. Should vent be covered or blocked, the regulator CANNOT
function or operate. The regulator has the only moving components in
the propane system. Its sole function is to reduce the high and varied
pressure from the propane containers to safe and consistent low
operating pressure. The small inlet is the first stage, which reduces the
container pressure to 10-13 pounds
The second stage then reduces the 10-13 pound pressure to an operating
pressure of 11 inches w.c. (water column) or 6.35 ounces of outlet
pressure to your appliances. The second stage is adjustable and may
need to be adjusted for precise operation. It is suggested this to be
normal maintenance and performed once per year. Do not make this
adjustment without a manometer. This instrument is required to read
actual pressure.
If pressure is too high, it affects performance and safety. Should pressure
be too low, appliances will not operate correctly. An authorized technician
with proper equipment should perform such tests and adjustments.
The propane regulator used on the units, is the automatic two stage
regulator. With both cylinders full of propane, turn the lever on the
regulator towards the cylinder you wish to use first. This will now be the
"supply" cylinder and the other "reserve". Slowly open both cylinder
valves.
The "Supply" side of the regulator will continue to supply propane as long
as sufficient propane remains in the "Supply" cylinder. When pressure in
the cylinder drops to about 10 psig, the "reserve" side of the regulator will
open and continue to regulate at 11" WC. At the time the "supply" cylinder
becomes exhausted, a red warning flag appears in the indicator window.
This red flag indicates that a cylinder exchange can be made.
Before removing the empty cylinder, close the valve to prevent air from
entering to cylinder.
After filling the cylinder, connect the pigtail hose and slowly open the
bottle valve. Do not forget to check for leakage each time you refill
cylinder or disconnect any part on the propane system.

High Pressure Hoses with Acme Connectors

Propane leaves the container through a hose with an ACME connector
attached to the bottle, also having a "flow-limiting device". Designed to
sense excessive flow. Two functions of this device: 1. Should container
valve be opened too quickly, this device may close, stopping flow of
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