Lpgas System; Lp Gas Safety Precautions - Fleetwood Bounder 1991 Manual

Uqllefied petroleum
(LP)
gas is available from approved
storage tanks to operate
YO,ur
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 modem conveniences
wherever you travel. The
LP
gas storage tank Is mounted
on the motor home chassis. 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 olthe system may differ In your
motor home. the·major components and their relation-
ships will be similar to those shown.
1 .
LP
gas tank
2. Sight gauge
3. Automatic Stop fill valve
4. Main shut-off valve
5. Regulator assembly
6.
LP
gas hose
7.
LP
detector shut off
LP GAS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
LP
gas is a safe and reliable fuel. As with any other
volatile and flammable material, common sense dic-
tates that
LP
gas be handled and used with respect and
caution. Because LP' gas systems are so reliable. they
are olten taken for granted. Neglect can be a very
dangerous Habit. "the system is maintained regularly.
you can expect almost trouble free operation.
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LPGAS
SYSTEM
WARNING·
LPGAS IS FLAMMABLE AND POTENTIALLY
EXPLOSIVE. USE PROPER HANDLING,
LIGHTING AND VENTILATING PROCE-
DURES.
1. THE DISTINCTIVE ODOR OF LPGAS
INDICATES A LEAK. IF YOU SMELL GAS:
DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRICAL
SWITCHES.
EXTINGUISH ALL OPEN FLAMES, PILOT
LIGHTS AND ALL SMOKING MATERIALS.
SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE
TANK VALVE(S) OR GAS SUPPLY CON-
NECTION • .
OPEN THE DOOR AND LEAVE THE AREA
UNTIL THE ODOR CLEARS.
HAVE THE GAS SYSTEM CHECKED BY A
PROFESSIONAL AND THE CAUSE OF
THE LEAK CORRECTED BEFORE USING
THE MOTOR HOME AGAIN.
2. INSPECT THE ENTIRE LP GAS SYSTEM
FOR LEAKS OR DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE
EACH TRIP ,AND BEFORE FILLING TANK.
SEE SECTION ON "LP GAS SYSTEM LEAK
CHECKS."
3.
NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH AN
OPEN FLAME. USE AN APPROVED LEAK
DETECTION SOLUTION OR A NON·AMMO-
NIATED, NON·CHLORINATED SOAP SOLU.
TION ONLY. IF THE LEAK CANNOT BE
LOCATED, TAKE THE UNIT TO AN LP GAS
, SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.
4. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL WHEN DRILLING
HOLES OR FASTENING OBJECTS TO THE
MOTOR HOME. THE GAS-SUPPLY LINES
COULD BE PUNCTURED BY A NAIL OR
SCREW.