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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 convenience wherever you travel.
Propane is stored as a liquid under pressure and
vaporizes under the control of pressure regula-
tors.
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
With proper usage Propane is considered 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 systems are so reli-
able, 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 out of
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5. Regulator assembly
6. Propane hose
7. Outage valve
PROP NE SYSTEM
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 can-
not 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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