Propane System; Propane Safety Precautions - Fleetwood 2010 Bounder Classic Owner's Manual

Propane is available from an approved storage
container to operate your range, oven, furnace
and water heater, and as an alternate energy
source for some refrigerators. With proper han-
dling precautions, Propane is safe and provides
modern conveniences wherever you travel.
Propane is stored as a liquid under pressure and
vaporizes under the control of a pressure regula-
tor.
A typical Propane tank installation is illustrated
below. Although specific details of the system
may differ in your motor home, the major com-
ponents and their relationships will be similar to
those shown.
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1. Propane tank
2. Sight gauge
3. Stop fill valve
4. Main shut-off valve

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
with respect and caution. Because Propane sys-
tems are so reliable, they are often taken for
granted. Neglect can be a very dangerous habit.
If the system is maintained regularly, you can
expect almost trouble free operation.
The first time you have your Propane tank
filled, have the serviceman bleed a little Propane
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5. Accessory Propane
supply
6. Regulator assembly
7. Propane hose
8. Outage valve
PROP NE SYSTEM
out of the small outage valve (this also lets you
check that the container is not overfilled) and
note the odor described as garlic/rotten egg like
for future reference. A small number of people
cannot 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.
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WARNING
Propane is flammable and potentially explosive. Use
proper handling, lighting and ventilating procedures.
WARNING
IF YOU SMELL PROPANE:
1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and
all smoking materials.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the Propane supply at the container
valve(s) or Propane supply connection.
4. Open doors and other ventilation openings.
5. Leave the area until the odor clears.
6. Have the Propane system checked and leak-
age source corrected before using again.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN
EXPLOSION RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
1. Never check for leaks with an open flame. Use an
approved leak detection solution or a non-ammoni-
ated, non-chlorinated soap solution only.
2. 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.
3. Do not restrict access to Propane containers. In an
emergency, the container service valve must be eas-
ily identified and accessible. The container compart-
ment door must always be unlocked, and the Propane
label should be visible.
4. Do not carry or store filled 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 the atmos-
phere. Always store Propane containers outside with
the valves closed and plugged.
5. Do not use any Propane container other than the
one furnished with your motor home without being
sure that all connecting components are compatible.
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