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REGULATOR
The pressure regulator is protected from the elements by a plastic cover that should be left in place at all
times. Only your dealer or a qualified LP gas service should remove the regulator cover for adjustments.
Inspect the pressure regulator vent hole periodically for blockage. If any obstruction is apparent,
have the regulator serviced by your dealer or a qualified LP gas service center.
LP gas regulators are installed with the diaphragm vent facing downward. Make sure that the
regulator vent always faces downward to minimize vent obstruction, which could result in excessive
pressure, causing a fire or explosion.
Regulator freeze-ups are caused by the presence of moisture in fuel. This moisture will pass through the
cylinder valve and into the regulator where it can freeze. Fuel producers, tank and bottle manufacturers and
LP gas dealers take every precaution to reduce moisture, but sometimes only a fraction of an ounce entering
the tank can cause problems. To help avoid the possibility of freeze-up, always keep tank control valve
closed when not in use, even when tank is empty, to prevent moisture from collecting on the inside.
If regulator freeze-up should occur, you may attempt to thaw the regulator using a light bulb. DO NOT USE
An Open Flame Or Heat Lamp.
If moisture begins to cause problems, have your LP gas dealer inject a small amount of dry methyl alcohol in
your tank (approximately one ounce to 20 pounds or one pint to 100 gallons) to help guard against regulator
freeze-ups.
In very cold weather when a large volume of gas is being used for heating, it is possible to experience a loss
of gas pressure. At first, this problem may appear to be caused by a regulator freeze-up, but is actually
caused by failure of the liquid gas to vaporize as fast as it is needed. As the temperature becomes colder, it
is increasingly harder for the liquid LP gas to vaporize. At the same time, the demand for LP to produce heat
increases to the point where the system cannot maintain production.
The only solution to this problem is to reduce the consumption of gas where possible. Adjusting the
temperature on the gas/electric refrigerator may be a first step. Using less hot water will help as well.
LP GAS LEAKS
The following label has been placed in the vehicle near the range area. If you smell gas within the vehicle,
quickly and carefully perform the procedures listed.
1.
Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all smoking materials.
2.
Do not touch electrical switches.
3.
Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection.
4.
Open doors and other ventilating openings.
5.
Leave the area until odor clears.
6.
Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.
WARNING
IF YOU SMELL GAS
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