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6. DO NOT CARRY OR STORE FILLED OR
EMPTY LP GAS CONTAINERS, INCLUDING
ACCESSORIES SUCH AS GAS BARBECUES,
IN YOUR MOTOR HOME. LP GAS CONTAIN-
ERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY DEVICE
THAT RELIEVES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BY
DISCHARGING GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERE.
LEAKS CAN OCCUR AT VALVES AND FIT-
TINGS. ALWAYS STORE LP TANKS OUTSIDE
WITH THE VALVES CLOSED AND PLUGGED.
7.
DO NOT USE ANY LP GAS TANK OTHER
THAN THE ONE FURNISHED WITH YOUR
MOTOR HOME WITHOUT BEING SURE THAT
ALL CONNECTING COMPONENTS ARE
COMPATIBLE.
8.
TURN OFF LP GAS MAIN VALVE BEFORE
FILLING LP GAS TANK OR ENTERING AN LP
GAS BULK PLANT OR MOTOR FUEL SER-
VICE STATION. TURN OFF ALL PILOT LIGHTS
AND APPLIANCES INDIVIDUALLY BEFORE
REFUELING OF MOTOR FUEL TANKS AND!
OR LP GAS CONTAINERS. WHEN NOT INDI·
VIDUALLY TURNED OFF, AUTOMATIC IGNI-
TION APPLIANCES MAY CONTINUE TO
SPARK WHEN LP GAS IS TURNED OFF AT
THE' CONTAINER.
9.
DO NOT FILL LP GAS CONTAINERS TO
MORE THAN 80% CAPACITY. OVERFILLING
CAN RESULT IN UNCONTROLLED GAS
FLOW WHICH CAN CAUSE FIRE AND EXPLO-
SION. A PROPERLY FILLED CONTAINER
HOLDS ABOUT 80% OF ITS VOLUME AS
LIQUID.
10.
LP GAS REGULATORS MUST ALWAYS BE
INSTALLED WITH THE DIAPHRAGM VENT
FACING DOWNWARD. MAKE SURE THAT THE
REGULATOR VENT FACES DOWNWARD AND
THAT THE COVER IS KEPT IN PLACE TO
MINIMIZE VENT BLOCKAGE WHICH COULD
RESULT IN EXCESSIVE GAS PRESSURE
CAUSING. FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
11.
DO NOT USE A WRENCH OR PLIERS TO
CLOSE THE TANK SHUT-OFF VALVE. THIS
VALVE IS DESIGNED TO BE CLOSED LEAK-
TIGHT BY HAND. IF A TOOL IS REQUIRED TO
STOP A LEAK, THE VALVE PROBABLY
NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
12.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE SPECIAL
TOOLS AND TRAINING NECESSARY, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR MODIFY LP GAS
SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
13.
ALWAYS THINK SAFETY.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Hoses
The hoses used in your LP gas system meet UL or CSA
requirements, and are rated to withstand many times the
pressures encountered .in the system. Although they are
designed for efficient and trouble free use, they can
deteriorate from impurities in the air. The average life of
LP hoses is two to three years. Consequently, check the
hoses for weather checking or other signs of deterioration
every time you have the gas tank filled or serviced. When
you replace hoses, be sure that replacements are prop-
erly rated and approved for RV use.
LP Gas Regulator
The regulator is the heart of the LP gas system. It reduces
the tank pressure, which can vary from 250 psi to 7 psi,
to a steady 6 ounces (11 inches of water column) to serve
the appliances in the motor home. It does this in two
stages for safety and efficiency.
Because the regulator is constantly "breathing", it is
equipped with a vent. It is very important that the vent
stays clean and free from obstruction. Clogging from
corrosion, dirt, insect nests or other debris is the most
common cause of regulator malfunction. Even a small
. piece of material that finds its way into the vent can result
. in improper pressure in the system and possible damage
to or failure of components. The regulator is mounted so
that the vent is facing downward and is protected from
water and dirt by a water-resistant cover. Be sure the
cover is on at all times. If the vent becomes clogged, it can
be cleaned with a toothbrush. If corrosion is evident,
contact a qualified LP gas service technician for a re-
placement regulator.
.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPTTO ADJUSTTHE REGULA-
TOR. IT HAS BEEN PRESET BY THE REGU-
LATOR MANUFACTURER. IF ANY ADJUST·
MENT IS REQUIRED, IT MUST BE MADE BY
A QUALIFIED LP GAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN
USING SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
USING LP GAS SYSTEM
AT LOW TEMPERATURES
Your LP gas system will function at low temperatures,
provided the system components are kept at a tempera-
ture above the vapor point of the LP gas. Ask your LP gas
supplier or your motor home dealer for information on
product blends available in your area and the areas in
which you will be traveling.
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