Filling The Removable Lpg Tanks; Filling The Chassis-Mounted Lpg Tank; Lpg System Leak Checks; Lpg Appliances - Fleetwood Pace Arrow Owner's Manual

FILLING THE REMOVABLE LPG TANKS
Removable LPG tanks should always be removed from
the storage compartment while being filled. Take the
tank to an LPG supplier or to a service station which
sells LPG. Keep the tank at least 25 feet from the veh-
icle while it is being filled. Do not smoke or expose to-
open flames in or near a fill ing area.
BRASS FITTINGS. IF THE LEAK CANNOT BE LO-
CATED, TAKE THE UNIT TO AN LPG SERVICEe
REPRESENTATIVE.
Keep the tank valve closed and turn OF F all appliances
if the unit is not being used. When operating LPG appli·
ances, use only one tank at a time to avoid inadvertently
depleting your LPG supply.
To remove the tank, first close the tank valve, then dis- LPG APPLIANCES
connect the tank from the supply line_
NOTE: In removing the fittings, use the proper size Your range top and oven, furnace, and water heater op-
wrench to avoid damaging the fitting. Turn erate on LPG, while your refrigerator can operate on
the fitting clockwise to loosen (reverse thread). either LPG or electricity. Warranty certificate registrat-
Remove restraining clamps by lifting the loop release
lever from the strap and opening the strap_ With the line
disconnected and the strap loose, remove the tank by
lifting it
out~
WARNING
AN EMPTY TANK WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 20
POUNDS OR MORE: HANDLE IT CAREFULLY TO
AVOID DAMAGE OR INJURY.
To replace the LPG tank, reverse the above procedure.
Be sure to use a counter-clockwise or reverse-thread mo-
tion to tighten the connector. Be sure that the male fit-
ting is properly aligned with the female receptacle to a-
void damaging the threads. Be sure that connections are
tight, but avoid excessive force.
FILLING THE CHASSIS-MOUNTED LPG TANK (OP-
TIONAL ON j:: MODEL ONL Y)
If you have an optional chassis-mounted storage tank,
drive the vehicle to an LPG supplier or one of the ser-
vice stations which sell LPG to have the tank filled.
Look under Gas, Liquified Petroleum, Bottled and Bulk,
in your classified directory or refer to the service direc-
tory available at your dealer. For additional informa-
tion, refer to instructions for your gas appliances pro-
vided in your Owner's Information Kit.
LPG SYSTEM LEAK CHECKS
For your safety, check for leaks in your gas system each
time the tank is filled or before each trip. Always check
the system any time the odor of garlic is detected. To
perform a leak check, open the tank valve and spread a
non-ammoniated type (i.e. castile, etc.) soap-bubble
solution over all connections. Escaping gas will create
visible bubbles to show the location of any leak.
WARNING
tion cards, .service instructions, and other information
are inCluded in the Owner's Information Kit provided
with the motor home. All information relating to
your appliance should be kept readily available for easy
reference.
NOTE: Be sure to fill out and mail the warranty reg-
istration cards on all appliances as soon as
possible_
It is important to carefully follow all operating and
lighting instructions provided on or near each appliance
(or in your Owner's Information Kit). For the initial
lighting of an LPG appliance, it may be necessary to
purge the LP'G supply line, open a burner or a pilot
valve and hold a flame near the burner. Allow time for
air to escape. The time will vary depending on the dis-
tance the appliance is located from the LPG tank. After
several seconds, the gas should ignite and burn steadily.
RANGE TOP AND OVEN
The range top and oven in your motor home are pro-
vided with a vent or range hood. The hood has a power
vent fan. Always use the fan when using the oven or
range top in order to ensure adequate ventilation. When
cooking for long periods of with a large number of peo-
ple in the home, it may be desirable to open a window
or a roof vent 'slightly to further increase ventilation
level.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE OPEN FLAMES' SUCH AS THE OVEN
OR RANGE TOP, TO WARM THE LIVING AREA BE-
CAUSE GAS COMBUSTION CONSUMES THE OXY-
GEN INSIDE THE HOME.
The oven has a pilot light. Refer to information on the
appliance or from the manufacturer for instructions on
use. When using the oven pilot, note that the type of
heat-actuated ignition control used for the main oven
burner may result in a normal delay of a few seconds,
after the oven control knob is turned ON, before the
NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH AN OPEN main oven burner ignites. If you are sure the pilot is
FLAME. DO NOT CHECK COPPER PLUMBING burning, anticipate approximately five (5) seconds
LINES FOR LEAKS USING AMMONIATED HOUSE- delay for the burner to ignite. If it doesn't ignite within
HOLD-TYPE DETERGENTS BECAUSE THESE CAN five (5) seconds, turn the control knob OFF and check
CAUSE CRACKS TO FORM ON THE LINES AND the pilot light or the supply.
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