Safety In Using Lp Gas; Checking For Leaks; To Leak Test The Lp Gas System - Jayco Jay Feather 2005 Owner's Manual

Safety

Safety in Using LP Gas

We recommend that all work on the LP gas system be performed by your independent,
authorized dealer or an LP gas dealer. The following information is provided to give a basic
understanding of LP gas.
Your recreation vehicle is equipped with an LP gas system to help provide some of the
comforts of home. This system is very dangerous. Proper handling of LP gas, knowledge of
your system and routine maintenance are key factors to your safety and that of others
around you. The following list provides basic information for LP gas safety:
• LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking gas tends to flow to and pocket in low areas, such
as the trailer floor.
• LP gas is colorless and odorless. A chemical odorant, smelling similar to rotten eggs,
is added by the gas manufacturer to make sure leaks are identifiable, which can
normally be smelled if there is a leak.
• Never light a match or allow any open flame in the presence of leaking gas or the
smell of LP gas.
• Turn off LP gas while refueling the tow vehicle.
• Some states prohibit gas appliances to be operated during travel, especially in
tunnels. Make sure you know the laws for the areas where you travel.
• Never allow LP gas containers to be filled above the liquid capacity as indicated on
the container. If a container is overfilled, liquid gas may flow through the regulator
causing it to freeze and/or create dangerously excessive pressure in the lines. Make
sure that an overfilled container is taken care of by an LP gas professional before it is
put into service.
• An overfilled container placed in sunlight may expel excess gas through the relief
valve. This causes susceptibility to ignition by nearby open flame.
Taking time to become educated about LP gas and how it should be handled are critical to
your camping experience. If you have questions, consult with your independent,
authorized dealer or LP gas professional.

Checking for Leaks

LP gas is both colorless and odorless. For your safety, a chemical agent is added by the gas
manufacturer, which smells similar to rotten eggs. If you are not accustom to the smell of
LP gas, ask your independent, authorized dealer or LP gas service personnel to help you
and your family become familiar with it.
Vibration from travel can cause connections to loosen. This requires that the LP gas system
be checked periodically for leaks. The system has been tested by the manufacturer and
Jayco recommends that the independent, authorized dealer test the system as well.
However, continued maintenance is recommended for safe operation.

TO LEAK TEST THE LP GAS SYSTEM:

• Use an appropriate LP detector solution, or create a soapy water solution. If soapy
water is used, make sure that the soap used does not contain ammonia or
chlorine.
• Apply the solution to all gas piping connections.
• If a leak is present, the soap will bubble at the connections.
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