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A.
WARNING
In order to prevent property damage and possible fire,
operate all heat producing appliances a safe distance
away from sidewalls, luggage doors, or any other com-
bustible materials.
USING PROPANE SYSTEM AT
LOW TEMPERATURES
Your Propane system wiII function at low tem-
peratures, provided the system components are
kept at a temperature above the vapor point of
the Propane. Ask your Propane supplier or your
motor home dealer for information on product
blends available in your area and the areas in
which you will be traveling.
The following chart shows the reduction in
available BTU'slhour under various fill levels as
the temperature drops:
20 LB. TANK*
% FULL +20'
0'
_5'
_10'
_IS'
60%
36,000
18,000
12,750
8,500
4,250
50%
32,400
16,200
12,150
8,100
4,050
40%
28,800
14,400
11,400
7,600
3,800
30%
25,200
12,600
10,450
7,300
3,150
20%
21,600
10,800
8,100
5,400
2,700
10%
16,200
8,100
6,075
4,050
2,025
*30 lb. Tank multiply x 1.40
The chart clearly shows how the availability of
the Propane is reduced at lower temperatures.
With this in mind, keep your Propane tank as
full as possible during cold weather. Check the
BTU/hr rating plates on your Propane appliances.
This information wiII help you manage your
Propane usage.
FILLING PROPANE TANKS
To fiII the chassis-mounted storage tank, drive
the vehicle to an Propane supplier or a service
station which sells Propane. Do not attempt to
fill the Propane tank yourself.
Propane System
A.
WARNING
Turn off Propane main valve before filling Propane
tank or entering an Propane bulk plant or motor fuel
service station. Turn off all pilot lights and appliances
individually before refueling of motor fuel tanks and/or
Propane containers. When not individually turned off,
automatic ignition appliances may continue to spark
when Propane is turned off at the container.
PROPANE SYSTEM CHECK
Do a visual check of all exposed piping and fit-
tings after you have arrived at a destination and
before you use the Propane system.
Keep the tank valve closed and turn off all
appliances if the unit is not being used.
Always have the system checked by a profes-
sional any time you detect a garlic/rotten egg
like odor or hear a sustained hiss when you turn
the Propane on.
A.
WARNING
Never
check for leaks with an open flame. Do not
check copper and brass plumbing lines and fittings for
leaks using ammoniated or chlorinated household
type detergents. These can cause cracks to form on
the line and brass fittings. If the leak cannot be located,
take the unit to an Propane service representative.
PROPANE LEAK
DETECTOR/ALARM
A pelIDanently installed Propane leak detector/
almID is located near the floor. The unit contains
an alarm that will sound alerting you to the
presence of low levels of potentially dangerous
Propane that may have accumulated.
The detector/alarm unit is powered by the 12-
volt DC system in your motor home. A green
light on the detector/alarm front panel indicates
that the detector/alarm has power.
Test the leak detector/alarm each time the motor
home is relocated and set up for use. Detailed
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