Propane Safety Procedures - Jayco 2016 ALANTE User Manual

SECTION 7 – FUEL & PROPANE SYSTEM
The following labels should be kept permanently affixed to the motor home.
ALL PILOT LIGHTS, APPLIANCES, AND THEIR IGNITORS (SEE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS) SHALL BE TURNED OFF BEFORE REFUELING OF MOTOR
FUEL TANKS AND/ OR PROPANE CONTAINERS.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
DO NOT FILL PROPANE CONTAINER(S)
TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF
CAPACITY.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
THIS PIPING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH PROPANE ONLY. DO NOT
CONNECT NATURAL GAS TO THIS SYSTEM.
Securely cap this inlet when not connected for use. After turning on propane, except
after normal cylinder replacement, test propane piping and connection to appliances
for leakage with soapy water or bubble solution. Do not use products that contain
ammonia or chorine.
P L T
ROPANE EAK
Leaks may be found easily with a soapy water solution. Do not use a solution
containing ammonia or chlorine when locating leaks.
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.
shut off the propane system valve(s) and contact an independent Jayco
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
P S
ROPANE AFETY
Propane is a colorless and odorless gas that, in the liquefied state, resembles
water. An odorant (usually a sulfur compound) is added as a warning agent. If
you smell propane within the vehicle, quickly and carefully perform the procedure
listed on the label below.
When propane container is low, occasionally there may be a concentration of an
onion or garlic-like odor, which can be mistaken for a propane gas leak.
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Fig. 7.2 Propane label
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If a leak is indicated,