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LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM
Liquified petroleum (LP) gas is provided from stor-
age tanks to operate your range, oven, furnace,
water heater, and as a alternate energy source for
the refrigerator. LP Gas is a colorless gas which has
been treated to have an odor similar to garlic to per-
mit detection if a leak occurs. With proper handling
precautions, it is safe and provides modern conveni-
ences wherever you travel. LP gas is stored in a spe-
cial tank mounted on the motor home chassis. It is
stored as a liquid under pressure and vaporizes
under the control of a pressure regulator.
WARNING: LP GAS IS FLAMMABLE AND PO-
TENTIALL Y EXPLOSIVE. USE PROPER HAN-
DLING, LIGHTING, AND VENTILATING PROCE-
DURES.
FILLING LP GAS TANKS
To fill the chassis-mounted storage tank, drive the
vehicle to an LP gas supplier or one of the service
stations which sell LP gas.
WARNING: TURN OFF LP GAS MAIN VALVE
BEFORE FILLING LP GAS TANKS OR ENTER-
ING AN LP GAS BULK PLANT OR MOTOR FUEL
SERVICE STATION. TURN OFF ALL PILOT
LIGHTS AND APPLIANCES INDIVIDUALLY BE-
FORE REFUELING OF MOTOR FUEL TANKS
AND/OR PERMANENTLY MOUNTED LP-GAS
CONTAINERS.
WHEN
NOT
INDIVIDUALLY
TURNED OFF, AUTOMATIC IGNITION APPLI-
ANCES MAY CONTINUE TO SPARK WHEN LP
GAS IS TURNED OFF AT THE CONTAINER. DO
NOT FILL LP GAS CONTAINERS TO MORE
THAN 80% OF CAPACITY.
LP GAS REGULATOR
The regulator reduces the high pressure of the gas
from the tank to a low, even pressure to service the
appliances in the motor home. The regulator is pro-
tected from freezing road spray and other foreign
matter by a water-resistant cover. WARNING: DO
NOT ATIEMPT TO ADJUST THE REGULATOR. IT
HAS BEEN PRESET BY THE MANUFACTURER OF
THE REGULATOR. IF ANY ADJUSTMENT IS RE-
QUIRED, IT MUST BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED LPG
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
USING
SPECIAL
EQUIP-
MENT.
USING LP GAS SYSTEM AT
LOW TEMPERATURES
Your gas system will function at low tempera-
tures, provided the system components are kept at
a temperature above the boiling point of the gas.
NOTE: Butane vaporizes at about 32
0
F and propane
vaporizes at about -40
0
F. Choose a type of LP gas
18
which has a boiling point lower than any tempera-
ture you expect to encounter. Ask your LP gas
supplier or your motor home dealer for information
on products available in your area.
If, despite precaution, the gas flow to your appli-
ances should fail at low temperatures, ice may have
built up in the regulator. Try melting the ice by
warming the regulator using a small light bulb. DO
NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME. Once flow is restored,
make certain that the regulator cover is properly in-
stalled to prevent water from entering the regulator
which will cause it to freeze again. If the problem
persists, ask your LP gas supplier to service the tank
or regulator, removing the moisture or adding an
ice-inhibitor as required.
LP GAS SYSTEM LEAK CHECKS
For your safety, check for leaks in your gas system
each time the tank is filled or before each trip. Al-
ways check the system any time the odor of garlic
is detected. To perform a leak check, open the tank
valve and spread a non-ammoniated, non-chlori-
nated soap solution or an approved leak detection
solution only over all connections. Escaping gas will
create bubbles showing the location of the leak.
WARNING: NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH
AN OPEN FLAME. DO NOT CHECK COPPER
PLUMBING LINES FOR LEAKS USING AM-
MONIATED HOUSE-HOLD TYPE DETERGENTS.
THESE CAN CAUSE CRACKS TO FORM ON
THE LINE AND BRASS FITIINGS. IF THE LEAK
CANNOT BE LOCATED, TAKE THE UNIT TO AN
LP GAS SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.
Keep the tank valve closed and turn off all appli-
ances if the unit is not being used. WARNING: DO
NOT USE PLIERS OR A WRENCH TO TIGHTEN
VALVES. IF A VALVE IS NOT LEAK-TIGHT WHEN
CLOSED BY HAND, SEE AN LP GAS SERVICE REP-
RESENTATIVE.
LP Gas Leak Detector
The LP Gas detector senses the presence of LP
gas and automatically sounds an alarm and turns
off the gas flow. The control panel and sensor is
mounted near the floor.
Your Owner's Information Kit contains operating
and maintenance instructions.
LIGHTING LP GAS APPLIANCES
Detailed operating information can be found in
your Owner's Information Kit. Please read and fol-
low these instructions.
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