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SECTION 7-PROPANE SYSTEMS
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ROPANE
AS
Propane or LP (liquefied petroleum) gas is a clean and efficient form of energy when
proper handling and safety precautions are observed. The propane system in your
recreation vehicle furnishes the fuel for cooking, heating and hot water. Propane can also
be used as an alternative energy source for refrigeration
The propane fuel system is comprised of numerous components such as the propane
container, hoses, the propane gas regulator, piping and copper tubing lines to each
appliance.
Propane is heavier than air; the gas tends to flow to lower areas and will sometimes pocket
in these low areas, such as the floor. Your recreation vehicle is equipped with a propane
alarm (refer to the Safety Precaution sections, Combination Carbon Monoxide
(CO)/Propane Alarm.)
Propane cylinders should not be placed or stored inside RV. LP-gas cylinders are
equipped with safety devices that relieve pressure by discharging gas into the
atmosphere.
Maintenance
Although your recreation vehicle has been carefully tested at the factory, and by your
selling dealer for leakage, travel vibrations can loosen fittings. Have the propane system
checked at all connections soon after the purchase of your recreation vehicle, and after the
initial filling of the propane tanks.
NOTE: All propane lines have been checked with air pressure at the time of
manufacture. Dealers are required to recheck and adjust pressure before retail delivery.
Continued periodic checks of the propane system at 5,000 miles of travel (or at least once a
year), by a qualified propane service representative as part of your normal maintenance is
recommended. Hand tighten the LP gas system valves only, do not use a wrench or pliers
as over tightening may damage the valve seals and cause them to leak.
P
L
ROPANE
EAK
Leaks may be found easily with a soapy water solution. Do not use a solution containing
ammonia or chlorine when locating leaks. These products are corrosive to copper gas lines
and brass fittings, which could result in deterioration of the copper and brass components.
Apply the soapy solution to the outside of the gas piping fittings. If a leak is present, the
soapy solution will "bubble" at the leak point. If a leak is indicated, shut off the propane
system valve(s) and contact an independent Entegra dealer or qualified propane service
representative immediately.
Never use an open flame to test for a propane leak. Do not check for leaks
using products that contain ammonia or chlorine; these products can cause
cracks to form on the metal tubing and brass fittings
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