Lp Gas & Fuel; Lp Gas System General Information - NewMar 2006 Mountain Aire Diesel Pusher User Manual

LP Gas & Fuel
WARNING
LP gas containers, gasoline or other flammable liquids shall not be placed or
stored inside the vehicle because fire or explosion may result. LP gas containers
are equipped with safety valves that relieve excessive pressure by discharging
gas into the atmosphere. While refilling the fuel or LP tank, the engine must be
off, all pilot lights must be extinguished, and appliances turned off. Smoking is
also prohibited at this time. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide (an
odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas). These gases are produced by burned
gasoline, diesel, or LP gas. Items such as the range, furnace, water heater,
refrigerator, chassis engine, or generator engine can produce these gases.
These fumes should not be inhaled. Inhaling carbon monoxide may produce
headaches, dizziness, nausea, or even death.
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An open flame is never to be used to test for LP gas leaks.
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All protective covers and caps must be replaced after filling the LP
system.
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Once the valve is closed, securely latch the LP door.
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LP gas and natural gas are not interchangeable. Never connect natural
gas to the LP gas system.
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The use of equipment such as wood and charcoal grills and stoves
inside this recreational vehicle may cause fires or asphyxiation.

LP Gas System General Information

A warning label has been placed near the LP gas container. This label reads:
WARNING: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80
PERCENT OF CAPACITY. Overfilling the LP gas container can result in
uncontrolled gas flow, which can cause fire or explosion. A properly filled
container will contain approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid LP gas.
The LP gas system components in your unit have been approved for use in
camping vehicles by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. LP gas is a
clean-burning dependable fuel when properly handled. The LP gas tank
mounted on your unit contains liquid propane gas under high pressure. The
liquid gas vaporizes as the fuel is used and passes through the tank valve to a
regulator that automatically reduces the pressure. The low-pressure gas is then
distributed to the appliances through the pipe manifold system. Appliance
lighting problems are commonly caused by an improperly adjusted gas
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2006 Mountain Aire Diesel Pusher by Newmar