Lp Gas Heating System And Lp Gas Appliance Safety Regulations - Gulf Stream Travel Trailer Owner's Manual

LP GAS HEATING SYSTEM AND LP GAS APPLIANCE SAFETY REGULATIONS

The United States Government requires that the manufacturer of this recreational vehicle provide the following safety
information that has been provided by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) and the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI). The information contained below will also be found, along with additional information, in
other appropriate sections of this operator's manual. Refer to the Table of Contents and the Index.
WARNING: LP-Gas cylinders shall not be stored inside the vehicle. LP-Gas cylinders are equipped
with safety devices that relieve excessive pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere. FAILURE
TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
A warning label has been located near the LP-Gas container. This label reads as follows.
DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY.
1. Overfilling the LP-Gas container can result in uncontrolled gas flow, which can cause fire or explosion.
2. A properly filled container will contain approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid LP-Gas.
WARNING: IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING.
1. Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation.
Before operation:
(a) Open the overhead vent or turn on the exhaust fan.
(b) Open a nearby window.
2. Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreational vehicle, and proper
ventilation when using cooking appliance(s) will avoid the dangers of asphyxiation. It is especially important
that cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating, as the danger of asphyxiation is greater when the
appliance is used for long periods of time. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
WARNING: Portable fuel-burning equipment, including wood, charcoal grills and stoves, shall not be
used inside the recreational vehicle. The use of this of this equipment inside the recreational vehicle
can cause fires and asphyxiation.
WARNING: Do not bring or store LP-Gas cylinders, gasoline or other flammable liquids inside the
vehicle because a fire or explosion can result.
The following label has been placed in the cooking area of the vehicle:
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Extinguish any open flame, pilot light and smoking material.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the LP gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection.
4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
5. Leave the area until the odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.
LP gas regulators must always be installed with the regulator vent facing downward. Regulators that are not in
compartments have been equipped with a protective cover. Make sure that the regulator vent faces down and that the
cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage that could result in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.
Notice: All LP gas regulators are factory tested for proper pressure output. Pressure output should be checked
periodically by a qualified LP dealer. Only qualified persons should install, adjust or service LP gas regulators. If
service is needed contact a qualified LP dealer.
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