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7. LP gas regulators must always be installed with the diaphragm vent facing
downward. Regulators that are not in compartments have been equipped
with a protective cover. Make sure that the regulator vent faces downward
and that the cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage that could re-
sult in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.
F
LP C
ILLING
ONTAINERS
WARNING
YOUR VEHICLE HAS EXTERIOR COMBUSTION AIR INLETS.
ALL PILOT LIGHTS AND GAS APPLIANCES MUST BE TURNED
OFF DURING REFUELING OF MOTOR FUEL TANKS AND/OR LP
GAS CONTAINERS. (REQUIRED BY LAW IN SOME STATES.) NEV-
ER SMOKE DURING FILLING OF LP TANKS.
LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking gas, like water, tends to flow to low
places. It will sometimes pocket in a low area. LP gas can usually be detected
by an identifiable odor similar to onions or garlic. Never light a match, smoke
or allow any open flame in the presence of leaking gas or when filling the
tank.
LP gas is available throughout the country. When your tank requires fill-
ing, it is best to have it refilled without delay. Woodall's, Rand McNally and
other publications have listings of LP gas stations. Many travel parks have LP
gas available.
LP gas tanks are designed to permit expansion space within the tank in or-
der to permit the liquid to vaporize prior to entering the systems regulator.
NEVER ALLOW THE CONTAINER TO BE FILLED BEYOND 80%
OF THE CAPACITY INDICATED ON THE TANKS DATA PLATE. If
the tank is overfilled, liquid gas may flow through the regulator causing it to
freeze and/or introduce a dangerous excessive gas pressure into the lines. In ad-
dition, an overfilled container placed in hot sunlight may expel excess gas
through the relief valve and be susceptible to ignition by any nearby open
flame.
The main valve on the LP gas container should be tightened only by hand.
Use caution not to over-tighten. The valve is designed to satisfactorily close
with only a reasonable amount of tightening. Continual over-tightening will
eventually damage the valve and will require its replacement. If a valve is re-
placed, always replace it with the RV type that incorporates a check valve, as
some local regulations prohibit filling tanks that don't have one.
S
C
YSTEM
HECKS
If a leak exists, apply a non-ammonia soapy water solution (NEVER A
FLAME) to all fittings and connections, paying particular attention to appli-
ance connections. When a leak is located, make necessary repairs or consult a
recognized repair agency.
Rev. 09-02
A
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P
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AFETY
RECAUTIONS
Section 7 - LP Gas Systems
Page 7-3
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