Propane Regulator; Figure 80. Regulator Lever Positions - Tiffin Motorhomes VANLEIGH BEACON Owner's Manual

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PRoPANE REGULAToR

The two-stage regulator has the only moving components in the propane system. Its sole
function is to reduce the pressure from the propane containers to a safe and consistent low
operating pressure.
The first stage reduces the container pressure to 10-13 lbs. The second stage further reduces
the 10-13 lbs. of pressure to an operating pressure of 11î W.C. (water column) or 6.35 oz. of
outlet pressure to your appliances.
• If the pressure is too high, the propane system's performance and safety will be affected.
• If the pressure is too low, the appliances will not operate correctly.
Your RV is equipped with an automatic two-stage regulator. With both cylinders full of pro-
pane, turn the lever on the regulator towards the cylinder you wish to use first. This will now
be the supply cylinder and the other the reserve.
NOTE: With the lever in the middle, it draws off of both tanks at the same time. If the
lever pushed to the front, it draws off the passenger side first. If the lever is
pushed rear, it draws off the road side first. If the lever is pushed toward the
center, facing you, it will draw off of both tanks.
Slowly open both cylinder valves. The indicator on top of the regulator will change to green.
When the supply cylinder is empty, the indicator will change to red. Now turn the regulator
lever to the reserve cylinder side and the green signal should return. You may now remove
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Figure 80. Regulator Lever Positions

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