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SECTION 4
PROPANE SYSTEM
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 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 LP
gas in the event of a regulator failure or hose
malfunction.
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SING
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ROPANE
Do not use portable fuel-burning
equipment, including wood and charcoal
grills and stoves, inside the RV. The use of
these items inside a RV may cause fires or
asphyxiation (inability to breathe).
After the RV is completely set up and you are
prepared for camping enjoyment, use the
following steps for propane operation:
□ Close ALL burner valves, controls and
pilot light valves.
□ Open the main valve at the propane
cylinder slowly to avoid a fast rush of
propane vapor through the excess flow
valve
causing
Should you experience propane "freeze-
up," close the main valve and wait at
least 15 minutes before trying again.
□ Listen carefully as propane begins to
flow. If a hissing noise is heard for more
than one or two seconds, close the main
valve and contact your dealer to have the
propane system tested.
□ Make sure that you read and fully
understand ALL safety requirements for
handling and operation of the propane
system. Light the appliances as needed
and directed by the appropriate appliance
manufacturer (refer to your warranty
packet information).
□ When you have double cylinders on your
RV, use only one at a time. Otherwise,
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YSTEM
propane
"freeze-up."
the propane supply will be drawn equally
from both cylinders until the supply has
been
totally
exhausted.
cylinder until it is empty, then using the
second cylinder will allow you to fill the
empty cylinder at your convenience
without running totally out of propane.
□ If flooding is predicted for your area, shut
OFF each propane cylinder valve before
the water rises. If a propane system has
been flooded, do not turn it back ON until
it has been checked by your dealer or a
qualified propane service technician.
The propane system provides added benefits
to your camping enjoyment; however, it must
be handled with care. If you have any
questions or concerns, consult with your
dealer, appropriate vendor or Jayco Customer
Service.
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P
ALCULATING
ROPANE
It is important to remember that most RV
furnaces, refrigerators, water heaters and
ranges may all use propane to operate. Each
appliance has a different BTU rating, and you
will need to consider them to determine how
long your propane supply will last. Most RV
gas appliances are operated intermittently.
Propane consumption depends on individual
use of appliances and the length of time
operated.
For example, unless there is heavy use of hot
water, the water heater consumption of
propane is minimal. During cool temperature
or high wind conditions, furnace consumption
can be extremely high.
To calculate your propane supply, take the
BTU rating of your propane appliance and
divide that into your propane cylinder BTU
availability. Generally speaking, each gallon
of propane (3.86 liters) produces about
91,500 BTU's (46,514 kilojoules) of heat
energy.
For more information, please refer to the
"Propane
Consumption"
Specifications & Glossary section.
Using
one
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SAGE
chart
in
the
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