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·.lP. GAS SYSTEM
LP
GAS SYSTEII/ILEAK CHECKS
In its natural state,
L¥gas
is odorless. An additive; ethyl mercaptan, is added
to the gas to help
deteCt leaks.
If
you smell a garlic-like odor, there may
be
an
.
LP
gas
leaK.
Obvious leak sources are fittings, valves and couplings.
For
your safety, check for leaks in your gas system each time the tank
is
filled and before each trip. Always check
the
system any time you
detect
a·
garlic~like
odor. Listen for a sustained hiss
or
hum when you turn the gas on.
ihis
may indicate a leak.
The
first
~ime
you have your
LP
tank filled, have the serviceman bleed a little
LP
gas out
of
the small outage valve (this also lets you check that the bottle is
notoverfilled) and note the odor for future reference. A
sniitll nllffiber
of
people-
cannot smell this odor;
if
you are one
of
these
you must take extra care in
. checking for leaks, as well as whenever you use LP gas appliaI!ces.
To perfgrm a leak check, swab a miXture
of
a noncammoniated, non-
chlorinated soap solution or an approved leak detection
solution
over each .
fitting;joiht and connection in the system. Open the tank service valve. Inspect
each joint.
If
even the smallest bubbles appear at any joint, thi$ 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 without proper tools and
know-how.
P9tential 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.
finddefects
iILany LP gas system component, have it repaired
or
replaced
before using the system.
,
. ,
kfan
added precaution, do a visual check
of
an
exposed piping and fittings
after you 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.
© 1996 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
AmerIcan Eagle
Wide
Body,
ISSUE DATE: 6/96
All rights reserved
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