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SECTION 5 –
PROPANE GAS
9. Never check for leaks with an open flame. Use
an approved leak detection solution or a
nonammoniated, nonchlorinated soap
solution only. If the leak cannot be located,
take the unit to a propane gas service
representative.
10. Propane 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 blockage which could
result in excessive gas pressure causing fire or
explosion.
11. Do not use a wrench or pliers to close the
service valve. This valve is designed to be
closed, leak-tight by hand. If a tool is required
to stop a leak, the valve needs repair or
replacement. Contact your dealer.
12. Use a proper wrench to tighten the fitting.
Don't force, jam or cross-thread the fitting.
Always check this fitting for leaks after
tightening.
13. Be sure the tanks are securely fastened in their
rack whenever they are mounted on the trailer.
14. If you do not have the special tools and
training necessary, do not attempt to repair
propane gas system components.
15.
WA RNING
Screened enclosures or enclosed
porches attached to the side of trail-
ers, which have appliance PROPANE
gas vents, present a threat of CAR-
BON MONOXIDE poisoning unless
properly vented by opening windows
or venting in the enclosure.
16. ALWAYS THINK SAFETY.
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FILLING PROPANE GAS
TANKS
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Turn off all pilot lights and appliances
individually before fueling fuel tanks
and/or permanently mounted propane
gas containers. When not individually
turned off, automatic ignition appli-
ances may continue to spark when
propane gas is turned off at the con-
tainer.
Propane gas tanks must be removed from the
trailer and taken to a propane gas supplier or a
service station, which sells propane gas to be
filled.
QCC1 COUPLER
The QCC1 coupler and hose assembly
connects the propane gas tanks to the propane gas
regulator.
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It has a right-hand thread.
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Turn it to the right to tighten, turn left to
loosen.
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The mating surfaces are brass and do not
require any type of pipe sealant.
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If it ever leaks or cannot be reasonably
tightened without excessive force, replace the
complete hose assembly and/or have the tank
valve checked and serviced.
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The QCC1 coupler contains an excess flow
control to help restrict gas flow if the hose is
cut or the regulator is broken.
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It is not designed to detect a leak or totally shut
off the system if a leak or regulator failure
occurs.
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The excess flow control can inadvertently
restrict gas flow to the appliances. To reduce
or eliminate this problem, try the following
whenever restricted gas flow is evident:
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