VANLEIGH PINECREST Owner's Manual page 105

is a leak, close the shut-off valve, then contact your dealer or qualified propane technician for repair assistance.
• Replace all protective covers and caps on the propane system after filling. Make sure the valve is closed. Install
the LP bottle cover and use the bungee cord at the bottom to secure it in place for travel or storage purposes.
P R O PA N E R E G U L AT O R
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.
For optimum performance, the second stage will need to be adjusted by your dealer (or qualified propane service
technician) using a properly calibrated manometer.
If the pressure is too high, the propane system's performance and safety will be affected.
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If the pressure is too low, the appliances will not operate correctly.
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If your RV is equipped with 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 the reserve.
Slowly open both cylinder valves. The indicator on top of the regulator will change to green. When the supply cylin-
der 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 the empty cylinder to have it refilled without interrupting the flow from
the full bottle. After filling the cylinder, connect the pigtail hose and slowly open the bottle valve.
P R O PA N E S Y S T E M H O S E S , T U B E S , P I P E S & F I T T I N G S
The hoses, pipes, tubes and fittings used in your propane system are designed to withstand pressures exceeding
those of the propane system. However, because environment and time can both contribute to the deterioration of
these components, they must be inspected for wear at regular intervals. Be sure to inspect the hose before each
season and when having the tank refilled. Look for signs of deterioration such as cracks or loss of flexibility. When
replacing the hose or other propane components, always replace them with components of the same type and rating
(check with your dealer).
Fittings are used to connect the various system components to each other. The P.O.L. fitting at the end of the pro-
pane supply hose is made of brass so that pipe sealants are not necessary to prevent leaking. It also has a left-hand-
ed thread, which means that it is turned clockwise to remove, and counter-clockwise to tighten. The P.O.L. fitting has
been designed to help restrict the flow of LP gas in the event of a regulator failure or hose malfunction.
C O O K I N G W I T H P R O PA N E
Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the RV. Proper ventilation when using the
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