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SERVICE VALVE MUST BE EASILY IDENTI-
FIED AND ACCESSIBLE. THE TANK COM-
" PARTMENT DOOR MUST ALWAYS BE UN-
LOCKED, AND THE LP LABEL SHOULD BE
VISIBLE.
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6. DO NOT CARRY OR STORE FILLED OR
EMPTY LP GAS CONTAINERS, INCLUDING
ACCESSORIES SUCH AS GAS BARBE-
CUES, IN YOUR MOTOR HOME. LP GAS
CONTAINERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A
SAFETY DEVICE THAT RELIEVES EXCES-
SIVE PRESSURE "BY DISCHARGING GAS
TO THE ATMOSPHERE. LEAKS CAN OC-
CUR AT VALVES AND FITTINGS. ALWAYS
STORE LP TANKS OUTSIDE WITH THE
VALVES CLOSED AND PLUGGED.
7. DO NOT USE ANY LP GAS TANK OTHER
THAN THE ONE FURNISHED WITH YOUR
MOTOR HOME WITHOUT BEING SURE THAT
ALL CONNECTING COMPONENTS ARE
COMPATIBLE.
8.TURN OFF LP GAS MAIN VALVE BEFORE
FILLING LP GAS TANK-OR ENTERING AN
LP GAS BULK PLANT OR MOTOR FUEL
SERVICE STATION. TURN OFF ALL PILOT
LIGHTS AND APPLIANCES INDIVIDUALLY
BEFORE REFUELING OF MOTOR FUEL
TANKS AND/OR LP GAS CONTAINERS.
WHEN'NOT INDIVIDUALLY TURNED OFF,
AUTOMATIC IGNITION APPLIANCES MAY
CONTINUE TO SPARK WHEN LP GAS IS
TURNED OFF AT THE CONTAINER.
-9. DO NOT FILL LPGAS CONTAINERS TO
" MORE THAN 80% CAPACITY . OVERFILLING
CAN'"RESULT IN UNCONTROLLED GAS
'FLow WHICH CAN CAUSE FIRE AND EX-
PLOSION. A PROPERLY FILLED CON-
TAINER HOLDS ABOUT 80% OF ITS VOL-
UME AS LIQUID.
- 10. LP GAS REGULATORS MUST ALWAYS
BE INSTALLED WITH THE DIAPHRAGM
VENT FACING DOWNWARD. MAKE SURE
THAT" THE REGULATOR VENT FACES
DOWNWARD AND THAT THE COVER IS
KEPT IN PLACE TO MINIMIZE VENT BLOCK-
AGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN EXCES-
SIVE GAS PRESSURE CAUSING FIRE OR
EXPLOSION.
11. DO NOT USE A WRENCH OR PLIERS TO
CLOSE THE TANK SHUT-OFF VALVE. THIS
VALVE IS DESIGNEDTO BE CLOSED LEAK-
TIGHT BY HAND. IF A TOOL IS REQUIRED
TO STOP A LEAK, THE VALVE PROBABLY
NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
12. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE SPECIAL
TOOLS AND TRAINING NECESSARY, DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR MODIFY LP
GAS SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
13. ALWAYS THINK SAFETY.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Hoses
The hoses used in your LP gas system are UL or CSA
listed, and are rated to withstand many times the pres-
sures encountered in the system. Although they are
designed for efficient and trouble free use, they can
deteriorate from impurities in th"ii air. The average life of
LP hoses is two to three years. Consequently, check the
hoses for weather checking or other signs of deteriora-
tion every time you have the gas tank filled or serviced.
When you replace hoses, be sure that replacements are
properly rated and approved for RV use.
LP Gas Regulator
The regulator is the heart of the LP gas system. It
reduces the tank pressure, which can vary from 250 psi
to 7 psi, to a steady 6 ounces (11 inches of water column)
to serve the appliances in the motor home. It does this
in two stages for safety and efficiency.
Because the regulator is constantly "breathing", it is
equipped with a vent. It is very important that the vent
stays clean and free from obstrLiction. Clogging from
corrosion, dirt, insect nests or other debris is the most
common cause of regulator malfunction. Even a small
piece of material that finds its way into the vent can result
in improper pressure in the system and possible dam-
age toorfailure of components. The regulator is mounted
so that the vent is facing downward and is protected
from water and dirt by a wateH'esistant cover. Be sure
the cover is on at all times: If thavent becomes clogged,
it can be cleaned with a toothbrush. If corrosion is
evident, contact a qualified LP gas service technician for
a replacement regulator,
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE REGU-
LATOR. IT HAS BEEN PRESET BY THE
REGULATOR MANUFACTURER . .IF ANY
ADJUSTMENT IS REQUIRED, IT MUST BE
MADE BY A QUALIFIED LP GAS SERVICE
TECHNICIAN USING SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
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