Servicing And Filling Propane Containers - Jayco Eagle 2006 Owner's Manual

Utilities & Systems
The following warning label has been placed near your trailer's propane containers. Make
sure you read, understand and follow all information on this label. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
THIS PROPANE PIPING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR USE OF PROPANE
ONLY. DO NOT CONNECT NATURAL GAS TO THIS SYSTEM. DO NOT
FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR PERSONAL
INJURY. Securely cap inlet(s) when not connected for use. After turning on
propane, except after normal container replacement, test propane piping and
connections to appliances for leakage with soapy water or bubble solution. Do
not use products that contain ammonia or chlorine.

SERVICING AND FILLING PROPANE CONTAINERS

Your propane containers should only be serviced and filled by a qualified person who
know the proper inspection and safety procedures. If an propane container is new, make
sure the service person is aware of it so they can be purged prior to being filled. Propane
containers must never be filled beyond 80% of capacity to allow for expansion with
increases in temperature. The following warning label is located near the propane
container(s). Make sure you read, understand and follow these warning labels.
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WARNING: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80
PERCENT OF CAPACITY.
V Overfilling the propane container can result in uncontrolled propane
flow, which can cause fire or explosion.
V A properly filled container will contain approximately 80 percent of its
volume as liquid propane.
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WARNING: Propane cylinders shall not be placed or stored inside the
vehicle. Propane cylinders are equipped with safety devices that relieve
excessive pressure by discharging propane to the atmosphere.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
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WARNING: Do not bring or store propane cylinders, gasoline, or other
flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a fire or explosion can
result.
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WARNING: Portable fuel-burning equipment, including wood and
charcoal grills and stoves, shall not be used inside the recreation vehicle.
The use of this equipment inside the recreation vehicle may cause fires
or asphyxiation.
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