Filling The Chassis-Mounted Lp Gas Tank; Lp Gas System Leak Checks - Fleetwood Flair 1979 Owner's Manual

WARNING
AN EMPTY TANK WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 20
POUNDS OR MORE: HANDLE IT CAREFULLY TO
AVOID DAMAGE OR INJURY.
NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH AN OPEN
FLAME. DO NOT CHECK COPPER PLUMBING
LINES FOR LEAKS USING AMMONIATED HOUSE-
HOLD-TYPE DETERGENTS BECAUSE THESE CAN
CAUSE CRACKS TO FORM ON THE LINE AND
BRASS FITTINGS. IF THE LEAK CANNOT BE LO-
CATED, TAKE THE UNIT TO AN LP GAS SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE.
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Remove restraining clamps by lifting the loop release
lever from the strap and opening the strap. With the line
disconnected and the strap loose, remove the tank by
lifting it out.
To replace the LP gas tank, reverse the above procedure.
Be sure to use a counter-clockwise or reverse-thread mo-
tion to tighten the connector. Be sure that the male fit-
ting is properly aligned with the female receptacle to a-
void damaging the threads. Be sure that connections are
tight, but avoid excessive force.
FILLING THE CHASSIS-MOUNTED LP GAS TANK
If you have a chassis-mounted storage tank, drive the
vehicle to an LP gas supplier or one of the service sta-
tions which sell LP gas to have the tank filled. Look
under Gas, Liquefied Petroleum, Bottled and Bulk, in
your classified directory or refer to the service directory
available at your dealer. For additional information, re-
fer to instructions for your gas appliances provided in
your Owner's I nformation Kit.
LP GAS 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 LP gas is detected. To
perform a leak check, open the tank valve and spread a
non-ammoniated type (i.e. castile, etc.) soap-bubble
solution over all connections. Escaping gas will create
visible bubbles to show the location of any leak.
Keep the tank valve closed and turn OF F all appliances
if the unit is not being used. When operating LP gas ap-
pliances, use only one tank at a time to avoid inadver-
tently depleting your LP gas supply.