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20 LB. TANK*
% FULL + 20°
0°
60%
36,000
18,000
50%
32,400
16,200
40%
28,800
14,400
30%
25,200
12,600
20%
21,600
10,800
10%
16,200
8,100
*30 lb. Tank multiply x 1.40
The chart clearly shows how the availability of the
Propane is reduced at lower temperatures. With
this in mind, keep your Propane tank as full as
possible during cold weather. Check the BTU/hr
rating plates on your Propane appliances. This
information will help you manage your Propane
usage.
FILLING PROPANE TANKS
To fill the chassis-mounted storage tank, drive
the vehicle to an Propane supplier or a service
station which sells Propane. Do not attempt to
fill the Propane tank yourself.
!
WARNING
Do not fill Propane containers to more than 80%
capacity. Overfilling can result in uncontrolled Propane
flow which can cause fire and explosion. A properly
filled container holds about 80% of its volume as liquid.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
!
WARNING
Turn off Propane main valve before filling Propane
tank or entering a Propane bulk plant or motor fuel
service station. Turn off all pilot lights and appliances
individually before refueling of motor fuel tanks and/or
Propane containers. When not individually turned off,
automatic ignition appliances may continue to spark
when Propane is turned off at the container.
PROPANE SYSTEM CHECK
Do a visual check of all exposed piping and fit-
tings after you have arrived at a destination and
before you use the Propane system.
-5°
-10°
-15°
12,750
8,500
4,250
12,150
8,100
4,050
11,400
7,600
3,800
10,450
7,300
3,150
8,100
5,400
2,700
6,075
4,050
2,025
Propane System
Keep the tank valve closed and turn off all
appliances if the unit is not being used.
Always have the system checked by a profes-
sional any time you detect a garlic/rotten egg
like odor or hear a sustained hiss when you turn
the Propane on.
!
WARNING
Never check for leaks with an open flame. Do not
check copper and brass plumbing lines and fittings for
leaks using ammoniated or chlorinated house-hold
type detergents. These can cause cracks to form on
the line and brass fittings. If the leak cannot be located,
take the unit to a Propane service representative.
PROPANE LEAK
DETECTOR/ALARM
A permanently installed Propane leak detector/
alarm is located near the floor. The unit contains
an alarm that will sound alerting you to the
presence of low levels of potentially dangerous
Propane that may have accumulated.
The detector/alarm unit is powered by the 12-
volt DC system in your motor home. A green
light on the detector/alarm front panel indicates
that the detector/alarm has power.
Test the leak detector/alarm each time the motor
home is relocated and set up for use. Detailed
information for the leak detector/alarm can be
found in the Owner's Information Package.
Testing Procedure:
1. Hold a butane-fueled pocket lighter near
the sensor.
2. Open the lighter valve without striking a
flame for 3 seconds.
3. The leak detector/alarm should respond
within a few seconds.
4. Press the mute button to reset the alarm.
5. Lightly fan the area around the detector/
alarm to insure complete dispersion of the
Propane from the lighter, and to prevent
another sounding of the alarm.
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