Lp-Gas Tank Filling; Lp-Gas Fundamentals - Monaco LaPalma Owner's Manual

LP-Gas Tank
Filling
stations. Many travel parks sell LP-Gas. Shut off the pilot lights, appliances and
igniters before filling the LP-Gas tank to prevent a fire or explosion. Have a
trained service person fill the LP-Gas tank.
Caution the service technician, if the tank is new and being filled for the first
time, to purge any air from the tank before filling. When the tank is filled to the
proper level there is space available for the conversion of liquid into gas. If a
tank is over-filled it may vent pressure. When this happens you may detect a
strong rotten egg odor near the tank and/or hear a hissing noise.
WARNING: Turn off all pilot lights and appliances while filling the LP-
Gas tank to prevent a fire or explosion.
LP-GAS
FUNDAMENTALS
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Woodall's Campground and Trailer Guide and other publications list refueling
The LP-Gas tank fill is located in the LP-Gas tank access outside compartment.
Capacity in Pounds
5
10
11
20
30
40
The above capacities allow for 20% vapor space on each cylinder.
Data taken from the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). Pamphlet #58-1998
Gallons to Liters
Fahrenheit to Celsius
11 inch Water Column
27.7 inch Water Column
LP-Gas System
Capacity in Gallons
1.18
2.36
2.59
4.72
7.08
9.43
CONVERSIONS
1 Gallon = 3.785 Liters
F° - 32 / 1.8 = C°
= 6 1/4 Ounces Per Square Inch Pressure
= Pound Per Square Inch Pressure
Capacity in BTU's
107,903
215,807
237,387
431,613
647,420
863,226
2004 • LaPalma