Lp Gas System; Lp Gas Safety Precautions - Fleetwood EXPEDITION User Manual

Liquefied petroleum (LP) gas is available from
an approved storage container to operate your
range, oven, furnace and water heater, and as an
alternate energy source for some refrigerators.
With proper handling precautions, LP gas is safe
and provides modern conveniences wherever
you travel. LP gas is stored as a liquid under
pressure and vaporizes under the control of a
pressure regulator.
A typical LP gas tank installation is illustrated
below. Although specific details of the system
may differ in your motor home, the major com-
ponents and their relationships will be similar to
those shown.
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1. LP gas tank 5. Regulator assembly
2. Sight gauge 6. LP gas hose
3. Stop fill valve 7. Outage valve
4. Main shut-off valve
LP GAS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
LP gas is a safe and reliable fuel. As with any
other volatile and flammable material, common
sense dictates that LP gas be handled and used
with respect and caution. Because LP gas sys-
tems are so reliable, they are often taken for
granted. Neglect can be a very dangerous habit.
If the system is maintained regularly, you can
expect almost trouble free operation.
The first time you have your LP gas tank filled,
have the serviceman bleed a little LP gas out of
LP GAS SYSTEM
the small outage valve (this also lets you check
that the bottle is not overfilled) and note the
odor described as garlic/rotten egg like for
future reference. A small number of people can-
not smell this odor; if you are one of these you
must take extra care whenever you use your
motor home.
Keep the tank valve closed and turn off all
appliances if the unit is not being used.
WARNING
LP gas is flammable and potentially explosive. Use
proper handling, lighting and ventilating procedures.
1. The distinctive odor of LP gas indicates a leak. If
you smell gas:
Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all smok-
ing materials.
Do not touch electrical switches.
Shut off the gas supply at the container valve(s) or
gas supply connection(s).
Open doors and other ventilation openings.
Leave the area until odor clears.
Have the gas system serviced by a professional
before using the motor home again.
2. Never check for leaks with an open flame. Use an
approved leak detection solution or a non-ammoni-
ated, non-chlorinated soap solution only.
3. Always be careful when drilling holes or fastening
objects to the motor home. The LP gas supply lines
could be punctured by a nail or screw.
4. Do not restrict access to LP containers. In an
emergency, the container service valve must be eas-
ily identified and accessible. The container compart-
ment door must always be unlocked, and the LP label
should be visible.
5. Do not carry or store filled or empty LP gas con-
tainers, including accessories such as gas barbe-
cues, in your motor home. LP gas containers are
equipped with a safety device that relieves excessive
pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere.
Always store LP gas containers outside with the
valves closed and plugged.
6. Do not use any LP gas container other than the
one furnished with your motor home without being
sure that all connecting components are compatible.
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