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1.
Level Indicator Gauge
2.
10% Valve
3.
Fill Valve
4.
Shut Off Valve
5.
Two Stage Regu lator
6.
Regu lator Cover
LP TANK CONTROLS
WARNING
LP GAS IS FLAMMABLE AND POTENTIAL
L Y EXPLOSIVE. USE PROPER HAND·
LING. LIGHTING AND VENTILATING
PROCEDURES.
WARNING
TURN OFF LP GAS MAIN VALVE IN
ORDER TO EXTINGUISH ALL PILOT
LIGHTS BEFORE FILLING LP GAS
TANKS OR ENTERING AN LP GAS
BULK PLANT AREA. AFTER FILLING
THE TANKS AND AFTER OPENING THE
MAIN VALVE, RELIGHT THE PILOTS.
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM
GAS SYSTEM
Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas is the energy source for your
range, oven, furnace, and water heater. It is also an aternate
power source for your LP Gas/Electric refrigerator.
LP gas is a colorless gas, but is stored under pressure as a
liquid. It is commercially available under such names as
Butane, Propane, or other brand names. Though odorless
in a natural state, LP gas is always odorized to smell like garlic
for easy detection in the event of a leak. The gas and the
liquid tank in which it is stored are safe and convenient,
provided sensible precautions are followed.
USING LP GAS SYSTEM AT LOW TEMPERATURES
Your gas system will function well at low temperatures, pro·
vided the components are kept at a temperature above the
boiling point of the gas .
. NOTE:
Butane turns to a gas at about 32 degrees F and
propane vaporizes at about - 40 degrees F.
Follow these suggestions to keep gas appliances working
smoothly:
1.
Choose a type of LP gas which has a boiling point
lower than any temperature you expect to encounter.
Ask your LP gas supplier or your motor home dealer
for information on products available in your area.
2.
. If outside temperatures get below the boiling point
of the LP gas in your system, keep exposed area (such
as the tank, regulator and lines) at a higher temperature
with a protective cover.
3.
Keep the system free from water vapor (which may
turn
to
ice in lines and regulators).
NOTE:
During low temperature winter use methyl
alcohol may be added to prevent freeze-up.
Ask your LP gas supplier or your motor
home dealer.
If, despite precaution, the gas flow to your appliance should fail·
at low temperatures, the stoppage may be due to ice in the LP
gas regulator as a result of condensed moisture. Try melting
the ice by warming the regulator, using a small light bulb on
an extension cord - NOT AN OPEN FLAME. Once flow is
restored, make certain that regulator cap is properly installed
to prevent water from entering the regulator which will cause
it to freeze again. If the problem persists, ask your LP gas
supplier to service the tank or regulator, removing the moisture
or adding an ice-inhibitor as required.
FILLING THE CHASSIS-MOUNTED LP GAS TANK
To fill the chassis-mounted storage tank, drive the vehicle to
an LP gas supplier or one of the service stations which sell
LP gas. Look under Gas, Liquefied Petroleum, Bottled and Bulk,
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