Propane Tank; Measurement; Tank Capacity; Tank Filling - Monaco 2009 Knight Owner's Manual

pROpANE TANk

Measurement

The motorhome is equipped with a monitor
panel to aid in managing the propane tank. The
monitor panel is located on the systems control
center in the hallway area. A second optional
monitor panel can be found in the roadside
water service center. The switch marked TEST
is a momentary switch which requires being
held down along with a corresponding scale
reading.
propane and fresh holdng and grey
Tank
red = empty green = empty
Amber = 1/3 Full Yellow = 1/3 Full
Yellow = 2/3 Full Amber = 2/3 Full
green = Full
Monitor Panel
(Optional) Located in
Water Service Center
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Tank Capacity

NOTE
This chart reflects product
specifications available at the time of
printing.
propane Tank capacty
*39 gallons
*Actual filled propane capacity is 80% of listing due to safety
shut-off required on tank.
NOTE
Propane tank capacity is estimated
based upon calculations provided by
the tank manufacturer and represents
approximate capacity. The actual
"usable capacity" may be greater or
less than the estimated capacity. Actual
full liquid capacity is 80% of full tank
capacity.

Tank Filling

Woodall's
Campground and
Trailer Guide,
Tanks
and other similar
publications, list
refueling stations.
Many travel parks
red = Full
sell propane.
Before filling the
propane tank, shut
off pilot lights,
appliances and
igniters to prevent
a fire or explosion.
Have a trained
service person fill the propane tank.
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WARNING
Before entering a refueling station,
turn off all pilot lights and propane
operated appliances. Most propane
appliances used in motorhomes are
vented to the outside. Fuel vapors
can enter an appliance vent on a
motorhome that is parked close to
a gasoline pump, resulting in an
explosion or fire.
WARNING
Extinguish all sources of heat, sparks,
flames and smoking materials within a
50' radius during the fueling process.
The propane tank fill is located in a roadside
compartment. The tank must be filled to
the proper level to allow for expansion. An
overfilled tank may cause the safety valve to
release pressure emitting a strong rotten egg
odor near the tank and/or a hissing noise may
be detected.
WARNING
Small amounts of propane can escape
and evaporate during the fueling
process. Protect bare skin. Instant
freezing will occur if exposed to
propane.
Propane exists in both liquid and vapor form
within the tank. A full tank is approximately
80% liquid. The pressure inside the tank varies
with the temperature of the liquid. All tanks
are required to have a safety pressure relief
device to release excess pressure. Actual full
liquid capacity is approximately 80% of full
tank capacity. The monitor panel is adjusted
020155i
for this and will indicate full at this point.
NOTE
If the tank is new and being filled
for the first time, inform the service
technician to purge any air from the
tank prior to filling.

Tank Operation

Manually open the primary shut-off

valve located on the propane tank when
operating appliances.
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