Lp Gas System Leak Checks - Fleetwood 1996 Owner's Manual

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LP GAS SYSTEM
LP GAS SYSTEM LEAK CHECKS
In its natural state, LP gas is odorless. An additive, ethyl mercaptan, is added
to the gas to help detect leaks. If you smell a garlic-like odor, there may be an
LP gas leak. Obvious leak sources are fittings,valves and couplings.
For your safety, check for leaks in your gas system each time the tank is
filled and before each trip. Always check the system any time you detect a
garlic-like odor. Listen for a sustained hiss or hum when you turn the gas on.
This may indicate a leak.
The first time you have your LP tank filled, have the serviceman bleed a little
LP gas out of the small outage valve (this also lets you check that the bottle is
not overfilled) and note the odor for future reference. A small number of people
cannot smell this odor; if you are one of these you must take extra care in
checking for leaks; as well as whenever you use LP gas appliances.
To perform a leak check, swab a mixture of a non-ammoniated, non-
chlorinated soap solution or an approved leak detection solution over each
fitting,joint and connection in the system. Open the tank service valve. Inspect
each joint. If even the smallest bubbles appear at any joint, this joint must be
re-made. Refer repairs to an authorized Fleetwood service center or your LP
gas service facility. Never attemptto repair gas piping without propertools and
know-how.
Potential trouble spots for leaks are areas where piping runs close to chassis
and frame members. Look for chafes and cracks around pipe hangers. If you
find defects in any LP gas system component, have it repaired or replaced
before using the system.
As an added precaution, do a visual check of all exposed piping and fittings
after you have arrived at a destination and before you use the LP gas system.
Travel and road shocks may have caused damage to the system that you will
need to repair before using the appliances.
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ISSUE DATE: 7/95
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