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Any cylinder that has been exposed to fire,
leaks or seems damaged should not be
refilled. Do not attempt to repair any
containers, container valves, regulator or
appliances by yourself. Use only trained
certified propane gas service technicians to
perform repairs.
Propane cylinder recertification
If you have an older RV you should know that,
according to Federal law, DOT propane
cylinders may only be used for 12 years after
their manufacture date (the number of years
for certification may vary in your area). After
that, the cylinders must be "recertified" which
provides another five years of use. The
cylinders can be recertified every five years
thereafter. Federal DOT (Department of
Transportation) regulations require periodic
inspections
and
re-qualifications
propane cylinders. DO NOT USE damaged or
rusted containers.
Verify with your local propane dealer that all
required inspections and certifications have
been
completed
on
cylinders within the correct time period and
before refilling a cylinder.
P
R
ROPANE
EGULATOR
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 reduces the 10-13 lbs.
of pressure further to an operating
pressure of 11" W.C. (water column) or
6.35 oz. of outlet pressure to your
appliances.
The second stage is adjustable and will need
to be adjusted by your dealer or qualified
propane service technician for optimum
performance (this adjustment should always
be
made
with
a
manometer). If the pressure is too high, it
affects
performance
pressure is too low, your appliances will not
operate correctly.
of
the
your
RV
propane
properly
calibrated
and
safety;
if
the
PROPANE SYSTEM
Propane regulators must always be
installed with the regulator vent facing
downward. Regulators that are not located
in baggage compartments have been
equipped with a protective cover. Make
sure the regulator vent faces downward
and (if applicable) the cover is in place to
minimize vent blockage that could result in
excessive gas pressure causing fire or
explosion.
If your RV is equipped with the "automatic"
two-stage
regulator,
properly filled:
□ 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 turn
bright green. When the cylinder becomes
empty, the indicator will change to bright
orange.
□ Now turn the regulator lever to the side of
the "reserve" cylinder 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.
H
, P
, T
OSES
IPES
UBES
The hoses, pipes, tubes and fittings used in
your
Propane
system
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 as part of your RV maintenance.
Inspect all the hoses before each season and
when having the tank refilled. Look for signs
of deterioration such as cracks or loss of
flexibility. When replacing a hose or other
propane components, make sure to always
SECTION 4
with
both
cylinders
& F
ITTINGS
are
designed
to
However,
because
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