Jayco MELBOURNE Owner's Manual page 38

SECTION 4
PROPANE SYSTEM
minutes before trying again. Refer to the
regulator OEM operator's manual.
4. Listen carefully - a "hissing" sound longer
than one second may indicate a propane
leak. Close the valve and search for the
leak.
Replace all protective covers and caps on the
propane system after filling. Make sure the
valve is closed and the compartment door is
securely latched.
Propane tank overfill
Never overfill your propane tank above the
liquid capacity indicated on the tank. If a tank is
overfilled, liquid gas may flow through the gas
regulator, causing it to freeze and/or introduce
dangerous excessive gas pressure into the
lines. In addition, an overfilled tank placed in
hot sunlight may expel excessive gas through
the relief valve and be susceptible to ignition
by any nearby open flame or spark.
If you do overfill the propane tank, contact your
RV dealer or a qualified propane technician for
assistance immediately. Do not attempt to
service a propane tank overfill yourself.
Maintenance
Propane gas is normally non-corrosive - you
need not worry about the inside of your tank.
However, the outside should be kept free from
rust by a periodic coat of paint in a light
reflective color. Rust, scratches and/or dents
can affect the safety of the tank. Inspect the
tank at regular intervals. If there is a problem,
have it evaluated by a qualified technician and
discard it. DOT requires that a visual
inspection be made prior to each filling.
Any tank that has been exposed to fire, leaks
or seems damaged should not be refilled. Do
not attempt to repair any tank, tank valves,
regulator or appliances by yourself. Use only
trained certified propane
technicians to perform repairs.
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Verify with your local propane dealer that all
required inspections and certifications have
been completed on the propane cylinder within
the correct time period before refilling the
cylinder. Any adjustment to the propane
system should always be made with a properly
calibrated manometer by the RV dealer or a
qualified propane gas service technician. If the
pressure is too high, it affects performance
and safety. If the pressure is too low, your
appliances will not operate correctly.
Have the propane system checked for leakage
each time the tank is refilled or after any part of
the propane system has been disconnected.
For more information
Refer to the OEM operator's manual.
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OSES IPES UBES
The hoses, pipes, tubes and fittings used in
your propane system are designed to
withstand pressures exceeding those of the
propane system.
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, make sure to
always replace them with components of the
same type and rating (check with your RV
dealer).
Fittings are used to connect the various
system components to each other. The P.O.L.
fitting at the end of the propane supply hose is
made of brass so that pipe sealants are not
necessary to prevent leaking. It also has a
left-handed 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
propane gas in the event of a regulator failure
or hose malfunction.
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ITTINGS
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