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WARNING
LP GAS IS FLAMMABLE AND IS
POTENTIALL Y EXPLOSIVE IF 1M·
P OPERL Y HANDLED.
WARNING
NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH AN
OPEN FLAME. DO NOT CHECK COPPER
. LP GAS LINES FOR LEAKS USING
AMMONIATED HOUSEHOLD·TYPE DE·
TERGENTS. THESE PRODUCTS CAN
CAUSE CRACKS TO FORM ON THE
LINE AND BRASS FITTINGS. IF THE
LEAK CANNOT BE LOCATED, TAKE
THE UNIT TO AN LP GAS SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE.
DO NOT AiTEMPT TO ADJUST THE
PRESSURE REGULATOR. IT HAS BEEN
PRESET BY THE MANUFACTURER OF
THE REGULATOR. IF ANY ADJUST·
MENTIS REQUIRED. IT MUST BE
MADE BY A QUALIFIED LPG SERVICE
MECHANIC USING SPECIAL
DO NOT STORE OR CARRY LP GAS
CONTAINERS INSIDE YOUR MOTOR
HOME
LP
~AS
SYSTEM LEAK CHECKS
For your safety, check for leaks in your gas system each time
the tank is filled or before each trip. Always 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-
chlorinated (I.e. Castile, etc.) soap-bubble solution over all
connections. Escaping gas will create bubbles showing the
location of any leak.
Keep the tank valve closed and turn OFF all appliances if the
unit is not being used.
LP GAS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be aware that the distinctive odor of LP gas indicates a leak.
1. IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all smoking
materials.
• Do not touch electrical switches.
• Shut oN the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas
supply connection.
• Open doors and other ventilating openings.
• Leave the area until odor clears.
• Have the gas system checked and leakage source
corrected before using again.
2. Inspect the entire LP gas system for leaks or damaged
parts before each trip.
3. Always be careful when drilling holes or fastening objects
to the motor home so that gas lines (iron or copper)
are not damaged.
4. Do not restrict access to tanks. In an emergency the
tank selVice valve must always be easily accessible.
5. ·:00 not place or store filled or empty LP gas cpntainers
inside your motor home. LP gas containers are equipped
with safety devices that relieve excessive pressure by
discharging gas into the atmosphere and leaks can
occur at valves and fittings.
6. Do not use any LP gas tank other than the one furnished
with your motor home without being sure that all connecting
components
ar~
compatible.
7. Turn oN LP gas main valve before entering an LP gas
bulk plant area or selVice station.
B.
Do not fill LP gas containers to more than
BO%
of
capacity. Overfilling can result in uncontrolled gas flow
which can cause fire and explosion. A properly filled
container holds about
BO%
of its volume as liquid.
9. Never check for leaks. with an open flame. Do not·
.
check copper plumbing lines for leaks uS'ing ammoniated
household type detergents. These' can cause cracks to
form on the line and brass fitting. If the' leak. cannot be
located, take the unit to an LP gas 'selVice
representative
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