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Propane is available from an approved storage
, container to operate yburrange, oven, furnace
and water heater, and as an alternate energy
source for some refrigerators, With proper han-
dling precautions; Propane is 'safe and provides
mQdern convenience$ wherever you travel.
Propane is stored as a liquid under pressure and
vaporizes 'under the control of a pressure
regulator,
A typical Propane t,mk installation is illustrated
below. Although specific deiails ofthe system'
may differ in your motor home, the major com-
ponents and their relationships will be similar to
those shown.
1. Propane tank
2. Sight gauge
3. Stop fiJI valve
4. Main shut·off valve
5. Regulator assembly
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6. Propane hose
. 7 . .outage valve
8. Remote Fill Hose
9 . .outage Hose
PROPANE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Propane is a safe and reliable fuel.As with any
other volatile and flammable material, common
sense dictates that Propane be handled and used
. withrespectand::caution.Because Propane sys-
tems are so reliable, they are often taken for
grained. Neglect can be avery 'dangerous habit
If the system is maintainM regularly, you can
'. expect almost trouble. free operation.
. . : The first time you have your Propane tank filled,.
have the serviceman bleed a little Propane out of
PROPANE SYSTEM
the small outage valve (this also lets you check
that the bottle is not overfilled) and note the
. odor described as garlic/rotten egg like for
fulure reference. A smatl number of"people can-
hot smell this odor; if you are one of these you
~must
take extra care 'whenever you use your
motor home.
Keep the tank valve closed and turn off all .
appliances if the unit is not being used.
A
WARNING
Propane is flammable and potentially explosive. Use
proper handling, lighting and ventilating procedures.
1.
The distinctive odor of Propane indicates a leak. If
you smell Propane:
Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all smok-
ing materials.
Do not touch electrical switches.
Shut off the Propane supply at the container valve(s)
or Propane supply connection(s) .
.open doors and other ventilation openings.
Leave the area until odor clears.
Have the Propane system serviced by a professional
before using the motor home again.
.
2.
Never
check for leaks with an open flame. Use an
approved leak deteclionsoilltion or a non-ammoni-
ated, non-chlorinated soap solution only.
3. Always be careful when drilling holes or fastening
objects ·to the ,motor home. The Propane supply lines
could be punctured by a nail or screw.
4. Do not restrict access to Propane containers. In an
emergency, the container service valve must be eas-
ily identified and
acces~ible.
The container compart-
ment door must always be unlocked, and the Propane
labe.1 should be visible:
·5. Do not carry or store fiIIeq or empty Propane .con-
tainers, InCluding accessories such as Propane bar-
becues, in your motor home. Propane containers are
equipped with a safety device that relieves excessive
pressure by discharging Propane into theatmos-
phere. Always store Propane containers outside with
thevafves closed and plugged.
.
. . 6, Do nbt use any Propane container ather than the'
. one furnished with 'your motor home without being
sure that all connecting components are compatible.
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