Filling Lp Gas Tank; Lp Gas System Leak Checks; Lpg Leak Detector - Fleetwood Bounder 1991 Manual

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To perform a leak check. swab a mixture of a non-
ammoniated. non-chlorinated soap solution or an ap-
proved leak detection solution over each fitting. joint and
connection in the system. Open the tank service valve.
Inspect each jOint. If even the smallest bubbles appear
at any joint. this joint must be re-made •. Refer repairs to
an authorized Fleetwood service center or your LP gas
service facility. Never attempt to repair gas piping with-
out proper tools
a~d
know-how.
Potential trouble spots for leaks are areaS where. piping
runs close to chassis and frame members. Look for
chafes and cracks around pipe hangers. If you find
defects in any LP gas system component. have It re-
paired or replaced before using the system.
As an added precaution. do a visual check of all exposed
piping and fittings aiteryou have arrived at a destination
and before you use the LP gas system. Travel and road
shocks may have caused damage to the system that
you will need to repair before using the appliances.
WARNING
NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH AN OPEN
FLAME. DO NOT CHECK FOR LEAKS US-
ING AMMONIATED OR CHLORINATED
HOUSEHOLD TYPE DETERGENTS. THESE
CAN CAUSE CRACKS TO FORM ON THE
METAL TUBING AND BRASS FrmNGS •. IF
THE LEAK CANNOT BE LOCATED, TAKE
THE UNIT TO ANLP GAS SERVICE REPRE·
SENTATIVE.
Keep the tank valve. closed and tum off all appliances if
the unit is not being used. .
WARNING··
DO NOT USE PLIERS OR A WRENCH TO
TIGHTEN VALVES. IF A VALVE IS NOTLEAK·
TIGI;IJ WHEN CLOSED BY HAND, SEE AN
LP GAS SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.
LP LEAK DETECTOR
A permanently installed LP gas leak detector is located
near the floor in the galley area. The unit contains an
alarm that will sound alerting you to the presence of low
levels ot.potehtially dangerous LP gas that may have
been released due to a gas leak. The unit will also
disconnect the gas supply at the LP tank when it senses
LP or similar gases such as hair spray or cleaning
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The
detecto~ ~nlt
Is powered by the 12-volt DC system
in your motor home. A power switch is located on the
panel. A green light on the detector front panel indicates
thatthe detector has power. Ifthepower switch is OFF.
gas flow from the tank Is cut off by a special solenoid
valve located at the tank.
Test the leak detector each time the motor home is
. relocat!!d and set up for use.
Testing Procedure:
. Holda butane-fueled pocket lighter near the sen-
sor.
Open the light!!r valve without striking the flame.
The leak detector should respond within a few
seconds.
Press the silence button to reseUhe alarm.
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Lightly fan the area around the detector to 'insure
complete dispersion of the gas from the lighter.
and to prevent another sounding of the alarm.
A silence blltton allows you to temporarily quiet the
alarm fot60 secondsaiter It has been set off or aiter
lI~sting:
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If the alarm does not sound during a test or iI·the green
Indicator lighlis not visible. see your dealer or an author-
lied FleetWood Service Center. There are no batteries
or user serviceable parts inside the unit.
NOTE:
Remember to turn off the detector if you
.~re
not using your motorhome. The detector
draws enough current to discharge your bat-
teI)'.