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tank. Such vapors, in turn, cause a build-up of pressure in the fuel tank that can
result in a sudden expulsion of fuel and fuel vapor from the filler neck when
the fuel cap is removed from a hot tank. The potential for this phenomenon to
occur is increased when winter-grade fuels, which are made even more volatile
in order to improve starting efficiency in cold weather, are used on warm spring
or summer days. However, because even summer-grade fuels have become
more volatile in recent years, the phenomenon is not limited to winter-grade fu-
els. Since more volatile fuels are also more prone to ignite, some reported gey-
sering incidents have been accompanied by fire, with resulting personal injury,
property damage and, in at least one instance, loss of life.
We know the fuel caps on our units are entirely safe when properly used,
and are free from design or manufacturing defects. We also believe, however,
that given the potential for serious injury as reported in several recent cases in-
volving fuel geysering, we should take appropriate measures to warn our cus-
tomers of the potential for fuel geysering and of the steps to take to prevent this
phenomenon from occurring.
Therefore, we recommend following these simple precautionary measures
when re-fueling your motorhome:
1. Do NOT stand directly in front of the fuel cap when removing. Standing
off to one side will prevent spray from striking operator.
2. Remove cap SLOWLY. This will allow pressure to be released prior to
complete removal of cap, similar to a radiator cap.
3. Always obey the Federal law of "never smoke around a vehicle while re-
fueling".
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Since running out of fuel is usually not a pleasant experience and can be a
big inconvenience, especially on diesels, we recommend keeping the fuel level
above the 1/4 mark on your gauge. The generator will shut down at approxi-
mately the 1/8-1/4 mark to allow the main engine to continue to run until fuel
can be added.
The gauge registers approximately how much fuel is in the tank, but due
to the design of fuel pickup tubes, all fuel in the tank may not be able to be used.
Sometimes on diesel models, when low on fuel, foaming may occur in the
tank and cause air to get in the lines. This may cause erratic engine performance
which would alert you to a low fuel situation.
AGAIN: We recommend keeping the fuel level above the 1/4 mark.
The coach should be stored with the fuel tank full to reduce condensation
in the tank. For prolonged storage (60+ days), use an additive with an algicide.
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Section 15 - Automotive Industry Precautions
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